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Christmas and New Year Celebrations at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Plaza Brasserie

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Christmas is in 2 days!!!! Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling? Ring ting tingling…

Decked in shimmering silver, white and blue, a snowing backdrop is not requisite for diners to feel the Christmas vibe at Plaza Brasserie. Whistles and party blowers are provided at your table for a fun-filled dining experience! Santa Clause will also be making his rounds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to distribute goodies to children dining there.

This year, the hotel introduces Pork Knuckles served in Asian inspired Spicy Sauce and Red Wine Sauce, alongside traditional Roasted Turkey, Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cranberry Sauce and Meat Loaf served as part of the festive treats.
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–“Festive at Open House”

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Open House is a modern restaurant located on the forth floor of , offering all day dining daily with both international buffet and a-la-carte menus.

My first impression of the restaurant was: chic, classy, neat, and… where’s the food, is that it?

Supposedly a buffet restaurant, I imagined there to be an abundance of food where ravenous diners pile on their plates and vie for the last morsel, awaiting fresh replenishments thereafter.

This isn’t the case for Open House.

Striving for quality and not quantity, they maintain the freshness of the food by offering live stations, where diners are treated to piping-hot food that are fresh from the stove/oven –such as freshly made pizzas and cooked-to-order claypot dishes.


Roasted Char Siew Turkey with Five Spices

This Christmas, classic holiday recipes are injected with local flavours. One of such is the Roasted Char Siew Turkey with Five Spices.

Here is a mini festive buffet dining guide:
The magic of Christmas and the splendour of a New Year

This jolly season gives you all the reasons to loosen that belt and take a break from your stringent diet.

Festive All-you-can-eat (10 to 23 December 2012):
Lunch (12pm-2.30pm): $42++ per person
Dinner (6.30pm-10.30pm): $58++ per person

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Have a “Pandastic” festive season with Crystal Jade

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“Pandastic” Mixed Fruit Cake ($45 for 1KG, 20cm diameter)

Cuteness overload.

Climbing to the top of the tree… oops! I mean climbing to the top of the ‘cutest Christmas cake’ chart this season is… Crystal Jade’s “Pandastic” Mixed Fruit Cake!

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Christmas feastings at Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

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Ho Ho Ho! I have another Christmas buffet recommendation. Kiseki is a Japanese buffet restaurant that offers over 200 buffet items. Reasonably and affordably priced, diners can indulge in an endless flow of decent quality food and an extensive variety without feeling the pinch on their wallets.

Watch how Kiseki transforms Christmas classic dishes into exciting creations with a Japanese twist this festive season. Continue reading →

Festive highlights from PARKROYAL on Beach Road

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Plaza Brasserie is one of my favourite buffet restaurants to hang out at; the atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing meal with friends and family.

Read my past reviews here: Crab Fiesta (https://melicacy.com/?p=4367), Seafood Galore (https://melicacy.com/?p=3783), Flavours of Thai (https://melicacy.com/?p=4667).

This festive season, the spotlight is on pork knuckles with spicy Asian and red wine sauce, alongside Christmas favourites such as turkey, honey baked ham, log cakes and more in the extensive buffet spread.

Pssst… I’m heading down for dinner on 22 December :) I am so looking forward to it!!!

Festive Buffet Pricing
15 to 30 December 2012 (except 24 and 25 December): (Lunch) Adult $40 Child $24, (Dinner) Adult $55 Child $33
24 and 31 December 2012: (Lunch) Adult $40 Child $24, (Dinner) Adult $80 Child $48
25 December 2012 and 1 January 2013: (Lunch) Adult $60 Child $36, (Dinner) Adult $60 Child $36
-Children will receive a Christmas candy bag from Santa on 24 December 2012 (dinner) and 25 December 2012 (lunch)

Plaza Brasserie is located on Level 1 of Parkroyal.
PARKROYAL on Beach Road

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Festive Roasts (15 to 31 December 2012)

UOB cardholders’ privilege: 15% savings on festive takeaways from 15 to 31 December 2012.
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Gloria Jean’s Coffees brings you Christmas tidings

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Gloria Jean’s Coffees brings you Christmas tidings with the new Black Forest inspired Christmas beverages. The Christmas Menu is available from 5th November till 31st December 2012.


Blackforest Hot Chocolate ($6.50 for reg, $7 for large)

Cosy up with the hot Black Forest Hot Chocolate on a cold rainy evening. Detect the lingering sweetness of cherry amongst the thick aroma of chocolate with each sip.

This beverage combines chocolate powder and a specially concocted black forest syrup.


Black Forest Chocolate Chiller ($6.80 for reg, $7.50 for large)

We know winter is never going to happen in our tropical region, but the Blackforest Chocolate Chiller will transport you to a snowy Christmas scene.

It is a smooth icy version of the Black Forest Hot Chocolate, with the addition of strawberry puree drizzled over whipped cream.


X’mas Cookies ($6), Gingerbread ($3.50)

If you’re out of gift ideas, pop by any Gloria Jean’s Coffees store for gift vouchers and customised gift packs, assembled based on your requests.


Here’s a sample of a Log Cake Gift Card. Remember to place your order at least 3 working days in advance!

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Celebrate Christmas at ROAST, One Rochester

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ROAST at One Rochester has always been a prime spot for cosy gatherings –known for their delectable sharing platters, and the lush foliage that surrounds the precinct.

Its concept is specially designed for group dining and sharing, which ties in well with the festive season of love.

This Christmas, 1-Rochester Group embraces the ethos of Christmas and stays true to the practice of celebrating Christmas on 24th December, bringing you a Christmas Eve menu of traditional Scandinavian delights.

It will be a night of scrumptious feasting with close companions and great conversations…

‘A Scandinavian Christmas’ Communal Menu ($85++ per person)

Apart from Christmas Eve, the menu is also available over the Christmas weekend on 21st and 22nd December. Continue reading →

The Icing Room; Mini DIY Yule Logs Contest

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Christmas is the season of giving and sharing; it is a season for all things glittery and pretty.

This Christmas, The Icing Room has prepared attractive prizes such as ipad mini, Canon camera, Selphy photo printer, Universal Studios Singapore passes, Golden Village gold class vouchers, etc worth up to $2000 to give away!

All you have to do is purchase The Icing Room’s Mini DIY Yule Log set ($18.80) and put on your creative thinking cap.
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve Feastings at Goodwood Park Hotel

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Goodwood Park Hotel warrants attention with surprising elements each year; this year’s new attractions include novel creations inspired by the unique flavours of Singapore –a commingling of flavours that will ring bells of delight.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate party at home, or seeking a lavish meal at any of the hotel’s dining establishments –they’ve got it covered.


Baked Singapura Turkey with Homemade Pineapple-Cucumber Achar, Yellow Basmati Rice & Curry ($188, serves 8-12)

An unforgettable item: the Baked Singapura Turkey with Homemade Pineapple-Cucumber Achar, Yellow Basmati Rice & Curry –a newly introduced item available for takeaway from the Deli. Goodwood Park Hotel brings Asian flavours to the Christmas table with the unconventional pairing of turkey and curry, which actually works. The mix of spices includes curry powder, tumeric powder, chilli, lemongrass, garlic and ginger.
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Mandarin Orchard Singapore presents A Nostalgic Christmas in the City

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As we are counting down to Christmas, don’t forget to make reservations for your festive celebrations in advance to avoid disappointment!

As Christmas lightings brighten the roads of Orchard, Mandarin Orchard Singapore gears up with sumptuous dining and Christmas goodies that will leave you with unforgettably sweet memories.
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Cold Storage presents Christmas From Around The World

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Before you get caught up in a frenzy of last minute shopping just days before Christmas, it is always good to plan ahead! Cold Storage supermarkets are well stocked with an extensive selection of festive goodies from foods to wines to gift ideas to party solutions. How thoughtful of them to get everything covered!

Scroll down for some of the items you can find at Cold Storage supermarkets.
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NYDC

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Do you still remember the NYDC outlet outside The Heeren? It was a favourite hangout spot for teenagers back in those days. That was my first memory of NYDC. My friends who used to hang out there rave about the mudpies all the time. Those days will remain as memories though, as NYDC has moved out of the Heeren precinct. If you’re craving for mudpies in the orchard vicinity, head to the nearest outlet at Wheelock Place.

Their very first outlet (and also their flagship outlet) is in –which was launched 17 years ago in 1995. Today, NYDC has six outlets islandwide and has ventured into the international market, with six outlets overseas.

To commemorate its “Super Sweet 17”, it introduces more than 20 new items on the menu.
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