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Despite challenges encountered over a hard-hitting year — from the closure of bars and restaurants, to stringent circuit breaker rules — a steady stream of new F&B options have relentlessly surfaced past pandemic strongholds.
Admirably so, January 2021 sees Singapore turnover into the new year with several noteworthy inclusions to its F&B industry!
The trusty Expat Choice team presents you with the below eateries and bar openings, short-listing your preferred pick for a fresh experience of good eats and fine drinks!
SOCIEATY
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Amongst a range of excellent multi-food restaurant concepts in town, this eatery calls for a must-visit with no empty promises attached! A compound word combining ‘society’ and ‘eat,’ SOCIEATY is on a mission to forge an identity of togetherness, enjoyment and friendship over food. The brand new dining concept by the Les Amis Group brings the best of its restaurants under one roof: Mui Kee, Sushi Jin, Tenjin, Peperoni Pizzeria, Lemak Boys, Taste and NamNam. Located on the first floor of One Farrer Hotel, the brand’s seven dining outlets offer up 100+ scrumptious dishes — a grand spread across multiple cuisines. No doubt, diners will be spoilt for choice, and are certain to leave their tables with guaranteed satisfaction.
Set of Six
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Helmed by Gonzalo Landin, the glowing executive chef at Spanish restaurant Binomio Restaurante — the menu at Set of Six gifts you the virtual opportunity to set sail and journey around the world! Based on the travels of Joseph Conrad, the cuisine and drinks served here ties together an interesting collection of flavours and stories from six countries. The absolutely stunning space at this cocktail bar is a complimentary treat for the eyes, tastefully decked out with glitz, disco lights, hanging monkeys and pink-feathered trees. Beyond their delicious cocktails to sip on, you get wasabi peas to munch away too — so head on down for a whimsical time.
Tarte by Cheryl Koh
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Satisfy your sweet tooth indulgence at Tarte — a spin-off by the Les Amis Group, starring the award-winning pastry chef Cheryl Koh. This French pastry shop was an instant heart-winner in Singapore, when their retail store at Shaw Centre was launched in 2015. Five years later, a trail of reputed success has taken them through gates of expansion with a second outlet in Raffles City Singapore. Twinning with its flagship store, discover the same delectable items on rotation, available daily from 11AM to 7PM. Baked from scratch each morning, their artisanal tarts and other confectionaries are constructed with usage of the best ingredients available (sourced globally), showcasing high levels of technicality and finesse, and resulting in explosive delights for your tastebuds.
Auntie’s Wok and Steam
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Set in a stylish hotel with mid-century modern trimmings, Andaz’s very own Auntie’s Wok and Steam keeps things cozy with homey dishes. Paying tribute to Singapore’s zi char culture, the restaurant serves up local favourites and Chinese classics. If you hadn’t heard, their doors just reopened to diners with a whole slew of new creations on their menu! The incredible, Xi’an-born Chef Duo Qiang derives a great deal of culinary inspiration from his heritage and is the force behind the kitchen team’s efforts to produce top-class, tasty dishes. To top it off, there’s good news for VISA cardholders who dine-in — enjoy 25 percent off for lunch and dinner on a la carte food and lunch sets.
Sake Lobo
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You can expect nothing but the best here at Singapore’s newest sake bar, Sake Lobo! Driven and determined to bring the great sake dining culture to Singapore, this culinary-cultural concept combines sake drinking, japas dining, and retail into a multi-facted experience. Serving up stellar drinks and bites in a gorgeous modern space — think high-quality, small-batch craft sake imported directly from Japanese breweries, with meticulous efforts maintained behind preserving the integrity of each sake’s aroma and flavour. Head Chef Angus has been twice awarded with Chef of the Year at World Gourmet Summit (2018 and 2020), so you can trust his gastronomical genius to come through with the plate-up sent your way.
Plentyfull Bakery & Deli
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Drop by Plentyfull Bakery & Deli, and you’ll find there are plenty of options to keep your tummy happy! This eclectic bakery and deli counter caters to busy individuals looking to grab a taste of fresh, wholesome flavours — serving up a selection of real foods inspired by quality produce, from diverse sources. The goods here take regional inspiration, along with the rich, diverse background of its founder Claudia — with her Indonesian, Thai, Dutch and Chinese Roots. Situated in thoughtful and active spaces, PB&D is big on connecting people through food in meaningful ways. This is a great spot to challenge food perspectives and dare yourself to try something different.
