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New to the Orchard neighbourhood is
Mitzo
, a modern
take on Cantonese classics in a sleek and stylish space.
Designed for sharing, the menu includes dishes like
lobster and shrimp dumplings with black truffle, deep-
fried octopus with cumin salt and pepper, and jasmine
tea-smoked ribs with mango salsa, plus a selection of
Chinese-inspired cocktails we’re just dying to try – the
Ginseng Daiquiri ($24) and Empress Sour ($20) with
chrysanthemum-infused gin, to name just two. 270
Orchard Road, Level 4 Grand Park Orchard.
mitzo.sgADRIFT IN FOODIE DREAMLAND
World-renowned chef and restaurateur David Myers recently launched
Adrift
by David Myers
in the Marina Bay Sands hotel atrium, and we couldn’t be
happier. The modern-chic space, hidden behind wooden slats in a box-like
structure, is super-sleek with lively music and a Ginza-style centrepiece bar
serving up all kinds of fun craft cocktails (around $23), concocted by New
York bartender Sam Ross. An extensive menu of sharing plates is influenced
by both sides of the Pacific – from playful bar snacks such as
caramel
popcorn with togarashi
($3) to artisanal toast in unexpected combinations
such as
uni butter and orange jelly with hazelnuts on pumpernickel
($31); plus charcoal-grilled treats and other tasty, imaginative nibbles like
ricotta with preserved lemon and Okinawan black sugar
($24).
Recommended to order six dishes for every two people, we weren’t
disappointed in any of our choices – all of which came in generous
portions. Highlights included the delectable
buckwheat fried chicken
($18) with spicy honey mustard sauce, and the
chilli crab sauce-
smothered cod with mantou bread
($28) – a spicily different take on
what we’ve come to expect from a cod dish. The
king crab pimento
grilled cheese
($35) was a hands-down favourite – a melt-in-your-mouth
delicious and indulgent twist on the traditional grilled cheese sandwich. For
sides, you can’t go wrong with
crispy baby potatoes with seaweed and
parmesan
($12) – just as scrumptious as it sounds – and a pleasing plate
of cold
eggplant with mint, soy and fermented chilli
($9).
For dessert, don’t miss the
Guanaja chocolate pot de crème with
burnt marshmallow
($12) – it has a super-rich, almost smoky taste – and
the
calamansi olive oil creamsicle
($14), a slab of lime and olive oil ice
cream that packs a refreshing and delightful punch, with a crunch. For
reservations, call 6688 5657.
REVOLVING DOORS
• The 61 Boat Quay space previously
occupied by The Spiffy Dapper (now
at 73 Amoy Street), has become
St.
Monica’s
, a homey bar cheekily named
for the patron saint of alcoholics,
focusing on Belgian, English and
American beers, and all things anti-posh
and unpretentious – complete with New
Orleans and blues-style music.
• Inhabiting the space previously
occupied by Sushi Kuu is new restaurant
Ginzawa
, which offers authentic
Japanese classics with a modern touch.
Menu highlights include a pickled
daikon, salmon and seaweed roll, braised
kurobuta pork belly, grilled snapper fillet
brushed with caramelised egg yolk sauce,
and
chirashi don
, which comes with 11
types of seafood. 390 Orchard Road,
#01-06/07 Palais Renaissance.
with a Twist
CANTONESE CLASSICS