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January15
The latest trends in food and wine
WHAT’S NEW
MADABOUTMEATBALLS
The folks behind Sarnies sandwich joint and Aussie-
style café The Lokal have moved on to meatballs with
their new kid on the China Square block. Its breezy
interior inspired by Mediterranean beach clubs,
Club
Meatballs
is poised to become the next hotspot for
after-work gatherings. Giving patrons a bit of pick-your-
own-adventure fun, mains are ordered by choosing
from five different meatballs (including chickpea balls
for vegetarians), three bases and five sauces ($19.50
per serving). While all the combinations are fail-safe,
the Ibérico pork-and-fennel meatballs with white bean
cassoulet and salsa verde are an especially delish
marriage of Italian and Spanish flavours. Also on the
menu are moreish snacks like small yet sinful pulled-
pork sliders ($10) and veggie-only plates like the
refreshing and crunchy beetroot, apple, radicchio,
feta and walnut salad ($10). They’ve also rolled out a
meatball sub and mix ‘n’ match salad menu just for
the lunch-hour scramble. To complement the modern
Italian-influenced fare, the bar serves classic cocktails
laced with house-made liquor, plus wines and craft
beers. #01-35 China Square Central, 20 Cross Street.
Call 6222 8660.
Give Me Some Sugar
Get your sweet tooth ready – renowned pastry chef Janice Wong (of 2am:dessertbar fame) has
opened her eponymous sweets boutique,
Janice Wong
, a whimsical wonderland that inspires
nostalgia and imagination. Creative confections are displayed through edible installations that
resemble both an art gallery and a fashion boutique; customers can appreciate marshmallow
paintings ($18) as if they’re browsing in a gallery, and flip through racks of candy similar to
clothing displays in a fashion boutique. Goodies include multicoloured lollipops, chocolate
bonbons, colourful éclairs, fruit rolls, and chocolate balloons and kites; and for those looking
to create their own choc-art, the boutique sells chocolate paint ($15) in 38 hues and flavours,
including green mango, smoked chocolate and passion fruit. 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard,
Level 1 Atrium.
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