[CLOSED] Kuvo – New Menu New Concept [MEDIA INVITE]

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Kuvo, a multi-concept restaurant and bar located in the middle of Orchard Road. I was first introduced to this unique restaurant that are well-hidden in the bustle shopping paradise by our friends A&J. It was a memorable one as we had high tea here and celebrating my beloved LD's birthday. The review for high tea at Kuvo is available here.

Bar

In welcoming the new year, Kuvo introduced a new menu and new concept to its customers, with food and bespoked cocktail pairings. With head bartender Mr. Yutaka Nakashima as Kuvo chief mixologist, expect to see innovative, novel and at times quirky cocktails with Japanese flair. Please note that due to my medical conditions, I was not able to taste the cocktails, so I enlist Ivan Teh – Running Man for his drinking palate.

Happy Chinese New Year 2016 - The Year of The Monkey

Chubby Botak Koala & The Little Devil 

would like to wish our readers

[CLOSED] Noodle Place – Just Like Eating Wanton Mee in Hong Kong

Noodle Place @ Orchard Gateway

One of the must-try food when you go to Hong Kong is Wanton Mee. Though we have our own version of wanton mee in Singapore, the one in that we normally eat in Hong Kong is different.

The Hong Kong version of wanton mee normally come in clear soupy version. The noodle is thin, springy almost feel like you are biting wires. Fresh, crunchy shrimp wanton which are filled with fragrant sesame oil topped with chopped yellow chives and a robust broth.

Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Soup Version

Recently we found a pretty good place for Hong Kong style of wanton mee in Orchard Road, called Noodle Place. With a little digging, I found out that it was actually owned by PFS Pte Ltd, the food service arm of Prima Group. Apparently, they engaged Chef Chui Chuen Lai, former Executive Chef of Mak's Noodle in Hong Kong as Head Consultant to give Noodle Place the authentic Hong Kong dining experience.

Shrimp Wanton Noodle - Soup Version
(Check out the noodle)

Golden Peony – Welcoming The Year of the Monkey [MEDIA INVITE]

Jumbo Fortune Monkey Yu Sheng

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, in welcoming the year of the Monkey, Chef Ku Keung, from Golden Peony ('GP') has prepared stunning spread to welcome the year of the Monkey.

Fortune Monkey Yu Sheng
Photo Credit: Conrad Centennial Singapore

We started with this year theme creation for Fortune Monkey Yu Sheng. Fortune Yu Sheng with Abalone, Hiramasa and Crispy Fish Skin. (风生水起; 嘻啦玛莎，鲍鱼, 金黄鱼皮金猴捞起). The one we had was the jumbo version, priced at the auspicious $888, which can feed between 30 to 40 pax. Something to consider if you are having a company CNY meal in Golden Peony.

Sliced Abalone and Hiramasa

Joie by Dozo – Elegant Meatless Dining Experience [MEDIA INVITE]

Joie by Dozo is a multi-sensory meatless dining experience created by the same group behind the defunct Dozo. Located at tallest floor of Orchard Central, it provided a awesome setting to the restaurant. The place is bright, classy yet elegant definitely a place you bring someone to impress.

Dining Area

Restaurants operated by Dozo previously are known for their set menu. This time around it is of no different. 6 course set for lunch is priced at $38.80++, while 7 course set is priced at $68.80++. Menu offered by Joie will tingle your taste buds with 5 basic taste: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory on each plate. Starter will be chosen by the Chef, while Side dish, Cold dish, Soup, Main, Dessert and Drink you can choose one from the menu.

DoSiRak - #Shake It Up [MEDIA INVITE]

DoSiRak

Alright, we have just past by the Christmas and New Year festive period. Which means, we are more likely to have stuffed ourself silly and need a bit of respite before the Chinese New Year knocking in front of us. So if you feel like something healthy, low in calories or detoxing, you can consider DoSiRak.

How to Build your DoSiRak!

DoSiRak means lunch box in Korean. Set up by half-Korean, half-Singaporean brothers Edward and Eugene Chia in October 2014, DoSiRak re-introduces the healthier and modern version of age-old method of enjoying a traditional Korean lunch bowl usually comprising rice, a type of meat and a medley of vegetables before mixing in gochujang (Korean chilli sauce). If you are watching your weight, there is even a calories count on each mix and all the DoSiRak menu is less than 500 calories. DoSiRak also recognised by Health Promotion Board Singapore as Healthier Dining Partner.

Healthier Dining Partner Recognition by HPB

District 10 @ Suntec City - A Different Kind of Steak

District 10 Bar and Grill @ Suntec City

District 10 Bar and Grill, the new outlet by Bonta group that recently joined the line up of 3 other District 10 restaurants specialising in Best Dry Aged Meat.

Dry Aged Beef  in the Chiller
As they were servicing the Dry Aging machine

For those who are not familiar with Dry Aged Meat, it is the process used in ageing meat in a control temperature. Through the ageing process, the liquid from the meat will evaporate, connective tissue in the meat will slowly break down resulting a more intense and succulent a steak.

The In House Butcher preparing our cut of meat

We started the meal with our favourite burrata cheese. Puglia Burrata with Organic Cherry Tomato and Basil Bruschetta ($26). The burrata is creamy, think, subtle and melts in your mouth. It is nicely pair with the rocket salad and sweet cherry tomatoes. The balsamic vinaigrette does well to neutralise the richness of the burrata. A good start to the meal, it will be better with more tomatoes.

Puglia Burrata with Organic Cherry Tomato and Basil Bruschetta