The Weekly Grub: 5 Things To Eat And Drink In Singapore This Week

There’s rarely a dull week in Singapore’s food scene, so we hope you’re charged up and ready to try these new offerings. Immerse yourself in sunset tipples at CÉ LA VI and be a part of 1-V:U‘s inaugural collaborative dinner. Feeling snacky? Sip on an insane vegan shake at Black Tap or devour Old Sheng Choong’s pandan chiffon cake in the comfort of your home.

Mount Gay Unveils New Core Range

The world’s oldest running rum distillery, Mount Gay, is getting a facelift as it updates its packaging and revisits its core blends to cater to the increasingly discerning palate of rum enthusiasts. With the introduction of its first female Master Blender, Trudiann Branker, expect a more robust and bold Mount Gay Black Barrel that incorporates an older selection of rums and an enhanced rich, creamy blend for Mount Gay XO that benefits from a broader palette of rums: American Whiskey, Bourbon and Cognac — aged for five to 17 years rather than the previous eight to 15 years.

Also, keep a lookout for the release of limited edition 1703 Master Selects and a new Master Blender collection due out before the end of 2020.

Mount Gay‘s new core range will be available for purchase at selected cocktail bars and retailers in Singapore. Visit their website for information.

Vegan Specials at Black Tap Singapore

For all the vegans who have always dreamed of slurping Black Tap’s insane shakes, your day has come. The famed milkshake and craft burger sensation has finally come up with its first fully vegan Black ‘N White Cakeshake (S$23++). A nod to Black Tap’s New York roots and the city’s famed black and white cookie, the coconut-based chocolate shake makes use of vegan alternatives like coconut milk whipped cream and apple sauce without compromising on the sinful indulgence it is so well known for.

What’s more, enjoy all-new vegan specials such as the juicy Vegan Nashville Hot Sandwich (S$21++), with a fried portobello mushroom twist or the wholesome Vegan Spinach Salad (S$21++) along with your shake.

Black Tap Singapore is located at 10 Bayfront Ave #L1-80, Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956, p. +65 6688 9957. Open daily 11am – 11.30pm.

CÉ LA VI Rolls Out New Sunset Offerings

What better way to enjoy the sunset than with a tipple in hand, overlooking Singapore’s picturesque skyline? Head up to Singapore’s most iconic rooftop destination, CÉ LA VI, to partake in daily happy hour promotions from 5 pm to 10 pm at the Club Lounge and Skybar, with a curated menu of Sunset Cocktails (S$15++) featuring Moscow Mule, The CÉ LA VI Sunset, Berry Bellini and many more. From 6 pm to 9 pm, you can also enjoy Free-Flow Prosecco (S$38++) while grooving to tunes by resident DJs. Don’t forget to hop over to SkyBar for Sunset Rituals — expect an illuminated performance and complimentary Tito’s vodka shots every evening.

CÉ LA VI is located at 1 Bayfront Avenue Level 57, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Hotel Tower 3, Singapore 018971, p. +65 6508 2188. Open Sun-Tue 12pm – 2am, Wed-Sat 12pm – 4am.

Take a Bite of Old Sheng Choong’s New Pandan Chiffon Cake

If there’s anything that can brighten up our day in the blink of an eye, it’s a fluffy, delicious cake. In collaboration with local chiffon cake extraordinaire Susanne Ng, renowned home-grown brand Old Seng Choong has whipped up The Singapore Pandan Chiffon Cake (S$24.80), a recreation of the well-loved quintessential Singapore bake: pandan cake. Boasting a pillowy soft and moist interior with the alluring toasty fragrance of coconut, the cake is made with all-natural ingredients, from low-gluten Japanese flour to gula melaka specially sourced from Malacca. Purchase two Singapore Pandan Chiffon cakes and receive 2 complimentary tins of cookies of your choice as part of their Good things come in pairs promotion. So, what are you waiting for?

Old Seng Choong is located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, L1-72, Bay Level, Singapore 018972, p. +65 6688 7341. Open Sun-Thu 10.30am – 11pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am – 11.30pm. Clarke Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-48, Singapore 059817, p. +65 6224 0915. Open daily 11am – 10pm. Changi Airport Terminal 2, 60 Airport Boulevard, L2, North #026-095-07, Singapore 819643, p. +65 214 0989. Open daily 6am – 1am.

1-V:U Presents a Collaboration Dinner Between Chefs Ace Tan & Louis Han

Chefs and friends Ace Tan and Louis Han (former head chef, Kimme) will be marking the debut of 1-V:U’s The Progressive Asian Journey Series with an exclusive two-nights-only collaborative dinner, Heart & Seoul (S$148++ inclusive of wine pairing), alongside a curated trio of organic Italian wines. Presented as three chapters, the 10-course dinner menu will offer insight into the Asian philosophy that diet and medicine are inseparable with nourishing traditional Korean and Chinese dishes.

Tapping on his Singaporean-Chinese roots, Ace will be showcasing dishes like the Ginseng Poulty Essence and Pickled Goji Berries, his take on the herbal black chicken, while Louis will be serving up innovative interpretations of Korean broths like the Yeongpotang (speciality soup from South Jeolla Province) with Octopus.

Heart & Seoul will be available from 27 to 28 March 2020, 7pm – 10pm at 1-V:U, #07-01, 10 Artillery Ave, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099951. For reservations, email [email protected] or call +65 6513 7708.

Top Image: 1-V:U

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