Colony @ Ritz-Carlton Singapore : 5-Tier Tingkat Afternoon Tea + Free Flow Desserts from The Patisserie

Mini Lobster Quiche

Yam Puff with Baby Abalone

Relish a taste of Singapore's culinary heritage with Colony's latest revamped afternoon tea featuring a 5 savoury dishes served in an exquisite ceramic tingkat. They are inspired by local Chinese and Western cuisine and are larger than the average cocktail canapés. Delicious highlights include the mini lobster quiche--savoury egg custard with chunky lobsters encrusted in a buttery flaky shell, as well as the Pumpkin Cake with Chilli crab sauce.

Just as you find yourself about half or three-quarters full, take a break and sip on the glass of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne before you continue The Journey with free-flow desserts at The Patisserie. This is a section where you can discover some of the top-notched desserts in Singapore.

Most certainly not every dessert here is born equal but one cannot afford to miss the rich and decadent Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Tart which crumbles into a gooey caramel as you fork your through. It's petit but successfully ambitious in congregating multiple textures and building depths in flavors.

Another hot favourite is the Taiwan Ice Cream Peanut Wrap which is made by wrapping freshly shaved peanut candy, taro ice cream and coriander all in thin yet fragrant crepe. Savoury, sweet, nutty and crunchy, there's a wonderful medley of textures and flavors here. Don't be surprise if your brain asks you to go for a second serving immediately after you take a bite. Any rational human being will do that. 

The ice cream section is yet another cave worthy of some exploration. The Chendol, Matcha and Strawberry which I've tried were not shy of their distinctive flavors, though some parts were slightly icy. Count in all the other signature scones, assorted miniatures, chocolate pralines, etc. and you know you have to save up your lunch calories for this. 

Priced at $49 per person, Colony's afternoon tea includes the Colony Tea, a custom blend of black and white Sumatran tea leaves from that comes with your choice of tea syrup enhancement such as French Rose or Lavender. 

Colony @ The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

7 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799

Tel 6434-5288

Available Mon-Sat 3.30pm-5.30pm 

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/singapore/dining/colony

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Alter Ego @ Esplanade : Eat Clean and Indulge Dirty

Angel and Demon. 

Pure and Evil. 

Clean and Dirty. 

Everyone has an alter ego hidden inside ourselves. That alternate face that's always deviating from the norm, gravitating towards the sinful, unhealthy actions. Imagine having healthy poke bowls with sinful fries drenched in cheese. That's what you can find at AlterEgo, an edgy underground space at Esplanade where you can "unleash your alterego".

Over food, that is. 

Indulge dirty with the Chilli Cheese Dog ($13), an impossibly soft butter griddled bun stuffed with grilled cheddar sausage smothered in sweet and spicy house-made minced beef, sour cream and melted cheddar cheese. It spoke the language of comfort food just like the twice-baked Buffalo Wings ($14). These were more smoky than spicy, but already flavorfully seasoned on its own without the need for house ranch dressing. 

Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside consistency is the litmus test of good fries but Alter Ego takes it to an extreme new level with its original Pizza Fries drenched in seemingly endless three-cheese sauce and smoky pepperoni ($14)

Yes, this is bound to ruin your diet plan tremendously but you know you just want to jump right in the ship of melty goodness. And the bacon ketchup sauce served at the side only worsen things by making the fries extra moreish. Don't ever eat this with your hands. And this applies for the dangerously addictive deep-fried Fish Skin ($8) that latched to the special Umami dust. 

Yet another stunningly lavish treatment of potatoes is the heaping bowl of Loaded Taters ($13) I actually didn't know tater tots are hash browns in small cylindrical forms but knowing that made me realized how crazily tasty hashbrowns can be. 

The crisp, golden shells yielded gently to a soft piping hot interior. Tossed them with spicy japeleno cheese sauce, fragrant flecks of maple glazed bacon and sour cream and you've got an entirely different beast. 

With so many heavy, rich-flavored dishes across the board, the Grilled Cheese ($11) suddenly became pretty lightweight and easy to handle. Imagine golden toasts with wafer-like crispness collapsing into an ultra-gooey center as you sink your bite into it.

I knew I needed to work my ass out for all the #cheesepull goals but no regrets as this IS the best cheese toast I've ever had after the one at Dominique Ansel Japan. Add on $3 for beef short ribs fillings.

Healthy eats? Did I mention that at the start? Yes, the poke bowls are definitely a must-try and I loved them as much or even more than some of the above dishes. All the poke bowls are pre-set but you can still swap or top-up for certain ingredients.

Similar to bara chirashi dons as they seemed, these poke bowls got the higher vote as I find that the sauce marinade is more livid without draining the natural sweetness of the sashimi. The poke bowls also offer plenty of textures and nutrition than an average chirashi don. For example, the Umami Omega ($16) features a spicy garlic sesame salmon with lime avocado and kale chips on signature sushi rice. There's also a vegan option great for vegan and non-vegan eaters alike. 

To cap it all off, there's desserts such as Lemon Ice Box Pie ($11) and Berries & Cream  ($11) to help you gain more weight. Both of them reminded me of classic Ang-moh desserts that are buried under an incredulous mountain of fresh chantily. However, I soon realized that the amount of cream was actually just right to go along with the tangy lemon filling or even the juicy macerated berries.

At AlterEgo, it's really go big or go home. If you've already swallowed down so much cheese and flavors earlier, why still bother about the cream? :D 

Be true to yourself. 

Let loose and eat for your ego. 

Alter Ego by A Poke Theory

#01-13D Esplanade Mall
8 Raffles Avenue

Mon – Fri 11am – 1am
Sat: 10am – 2am
Sun: 10am – 1am

www.alterego.sg

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Suzette @ Esplanade : Picnic by the Bays

I never imagine myself to do picnics in the hot, humid weathers like Singapore. But after experiencing a uniquely #SuzetteSG picnic at Esplanade by the Bays, I think I'm a convert now.

Suzette, the younger sister of Lola's Cafe, is the latest dessert bar in town that offers desserts and drinks with a touch of playfulness. "Playful" is the word here because you get rather unconventional pairings of flavors like Matcha and Mango or even a white chocolate durian tart inspired by the Esplanade architecture.

The cakes belonged to those dense buttercream Victorian-style cakes which I'm not a fan of. However, I highly recommend the tarts as the pastry shell was thin and crisp as they should be.

The Black Sesame Tart with Matcha Cookies Shavings ($6) might not be aesthetically attractive but the gooey and rich black sesame cream within would leave a lasting delicious imprint on your taste memory.

From 5th Nov onwards, they will launch a weekend brunch and takeaway picnic concept which brings cafe dining to another whole new dimension. Pay a deposit of $50 for the picnic basket and you can bring it anywhere around the Marina Bay to enjoy outdoor dining with your loved ones.

Highlights of the menu include Cold Angel Hair Pasta with Seared Salmon ($18) that is fit for any weather. Tossed in a light dressing of miso, furikake and vinegar, the springy pasta provided a refreshing vibe that didn't make me feel sluggish unlike most carbs. This is served with a generous hunk of salmon that is sous vide at 59 degrees before finishing with a caramelized tan in a quick sear.

Another must try is the French Toast ($16) that was well-soaked in maple milk before being brûléed to a nice golden crisp. It turned out less cumbersome to eat than I had imagined for a picnic and its appropriately soft and eggy interior was perfect for mopping up the melting vanilla ice cream. Yes, the ice cream survived through the picnic despite the photo-taking time. This dish got even better with the chewy bacon and bananas spiced with masala chai.

If French Toast works so well already, I guess putting a Crepe Suzette on the picnic brunch isn't a bad idea right? 

Suzette

8 Raffles Avenue #01-13 Esplanade Mall. Singapore 039802

Tue – Thu: 3pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 3pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 3pm – 10.30pm

https://www.facebook.com/suzettesg/

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