This Mother’s Day, Marina Bay Sands’ signature and celebrity chef restaurants have planned a line-up of spectacular feasts. Highlights include three-course brunches at Michelin-starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck and the acclaimed db Bistro & Oyster Bar or indulge in Black Tap’s Singapore-exclusive Lady Boss Sandwich, a Mother’s Day edition of LAVO’s iconic Sunday Champagne Brunch, and free-flow rosé wine special at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar.
On Mother’s Day (May 9), one-Michelin starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck is presenting a glorious three-course brunch (S$98++ per pax; 11.30am – 2pm). Begin with a selection of house-made pastries such as smoked salmon bagels with citrus cream cheese, before moving on to a choice of signature starter, entrée, and dessert. Savour CUT’s signature starters, which include the Austrian oxtail bouillon, chervil, bone marrow dumpling and the maple glazed pork belly, apple-apricot compote with chicharron. For entrées, enjoy CUT’s classic Maryland blue crab cakes benedict, or the restaurant’s rendition of pork schnitzel, pork sausage country gravy, fried eggs, buttermilk biscuits. Steak lovers can opt for steak & eggs, featuring USDA prime New York sirloin (170g) served with crispy roasted marble potatoes and watercress salad, or opt for premium cuts such as the American wagyu ribeye (supplement S$140++; 280g) and the prized Hokkaido Snow beef sirloin from Chateau Uenae (supplement S$205++; 130g). Draw a finale to the celebratory spread with a slice of classic New York style cheesecake, or a decadent hazelnut chocolate tart.
At Black Tap, a Singapore-exclusive Lady Boss Sandwich will be available through the month of May. The sandwich features smoky chargrilled chicken, topped with creamy fresh mozzarella, arugula and a savoury truffle chimichurri sauce. Pair the dish with Black Tap’s limited-time cocktail – the Raspberry Vodka Macchiato, an elegant tipple that comprises raspberry infused vodka, sweet peach liqueur, vanilla and lemon, crowned with hand-whipped cream. Diner can also opt for craft beers on tap, such as the Brooklyn Lager, Sweetwater Hop Hash Session IPA and Singapore Blonde Ale, or Black Tap’s all-time signature cocktails, such as the vodka-based Black Tap Mule and the nectarious Strawberry Smash, a silver rum-based cocktail with mint, lime, and strawberries.
Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay will offer a three-course feast for lunch and dinner. Guests are welcome to select one of three starters, such as the crispy tamarind spiced chicken wings and off-menu items like the heirloom tomato tart, strawberry, balsamic caviar, basil cress, or the salmon tartare, cucumber mango, chili garlic dressing, wonton skin. For mains, diners are offered the restaurant’s signature beef fillet wellington, elevated by a serving of bone marrow for this momentous occasion and served with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, seasonal greens and red wine jus. Draw the meal to a close with the decadent raspberry cake, frozen lemon yoghurt, a light and refreshing dessert typically enjoyed in Summer.
On May 9, db Bistro & Oyster Bar commemorates Mother’s Day with complimentary champagne and desserts for brunch-goers. Savour db Bistro’s three-course holiday brunch menu (S$68++) and enjoy French brunch staples such as the cheesy croque madame, steak haché with farm egg & red wine-shallot sauce, as well as the crêpes au chocolat, topped with banana caramel, chantilly cream and hot chocolate sauce. Each mother and daughter duo will receive a complimentary glass of champagne, while each group of four diners can enjoy complimentary raspberry rose madeleines – a special edition of db Bistro’s signature warm madeleines with the addition of floral accents and tangy raspberries.
On May 9, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar will host a Mother’s Day edition of its Sunday Champagne Brunch to celebrate the occasion. Families can treat their mothers to an indulgent Italian American feast served a la carte at the table, including hearty additions such as fall-off-the-bone tender Ossobuco served with gremolata; risotto Milanese; pappardelle with beef ragout; and a selection of Mother’s Day themed desserts by LAVO’s executive pastry chef Jonathan Allaert. These dishes will be served alongside the regular brunch staples including fresh seafood from the raw bar, free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne, Peroni beer, and cocktails such as Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Singapore Slings. LAVO Sunday Champagne Brunch – Mother’s Day Edition takes place on 9 May from 12pm to 3pm, and is priced at S$188++ per pax (food and alcoholic beverages) and S$88++ per pax (food and non-alcoholic beverages). A family-friendly event, children aged four to 10 can also join in the festivities at S$38++.
LAVO Sunday Champagne Brunch LAVO Sunday Champagne Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day over Yardbird Southern Table & Bar’s exclusive two hours of free-flow rosé wine beverage special (S$68++ per pax), available over Sunday brunch and dinner service. Pair the light, fruity, delicate flavour profile of rosé wine with the classic American restaurant’s all-time favourites such as the Instagram-worthy funfetti pancakes (S$22++), the famed chicken ‘N’ watermelon ‘N’ waffles (S$40++), served with enticing cheddar cheese waffles and refreshing spiced watermelon, and the tantalising whole lobster mac & cheese (S$64++) made with five artisanal cheeses.
Yardbird chicken ‘N’ watermelon ‘N’ waffles Yardbird Blueberry Pie Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Funfetti Pancakes
April and May dining specials
Spago by Wolfgang Puck expands its lunch and dinner prix fixe menus to offer diners a wider repertoire of its famed cuisine. From seasonal specials to all-time classics, the refreshed three-course prix fixe lunch menu (S$59++ per pax) features new additions such as the traditional Roman cassoulet of “Trippa ala Romana”, a time-honoured recipe of tangy tomato braised tripe, burrata, mint and fragrant grilled baguette; the tender honey miso broiled black cod (supplement S$22++) served with hijiki rice; as well as the juicy grilled Iberico pork chop (supplement S$25++), set on a bed of roasted Jerusalem artichokes and whisky-glazed pears, well balanced with pistachio-orange gremolata.
Spago Iberico Pork Chop Spago Iberico Pork Chop
Diners can also choose to have lunch at the alfresco Spago Bar & Lounge and enjoy a complimentary mocktail with every prix fixe lunch order from Mondays to Fridays. Choose between the Truth or Dare, a refreshing bubbly concoction of kaffir lime leaves with lemongrass, and Double Happiness, a tropical beverage with pineapple, passion fruit and orgeat syrup.
Come nightfall, look forward to Spago’s refreshed three-course dinner menu (S$75++ per pax), featuring new dishes such as the Colorado lamb chop (supplement S$20++), accompanied with savoury eggplant caviar, goat’s cheese, crunchy pine nuts and falafel, or the beautiful seasonal white asparagus salad, lifted with mellow shiro miso, yuzu kosho, and hazelnuts.
Complement the dinner with an additional course of handmade pasta or sides (S$18++ each), and relish in dishes such as the seasonal English pea agnolotti, marjoram, parmigiano reggiano, the mafaldine with asparagus and Serrano Ham, topped with 24-months aged parmesan and a dash of kampot black pepper, as well as the creamy yukon gold potato puree, topped with briny ikura, crème fraiche and chives. Cap off the meal with Spago’s signature velvety strawberry-cheesecake panna cotta, crowned with strawberry gelée and crisp caramelised almonds. Fans of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck will delight in his renowned home recipe of traditional kaiserschmarrn (supplement S$10++ per pax; for two pax), a light and fluffy Austrian pancake served with warm strawberries and strawberry ice cream.
KOMA commemorates World Cocktail Day with two special concoctions (May 9-16)
Japanese restaurant & sushi bar KOMA Singapore will be taking part in a global celebration of mixology for World Cocktail Day on 13 May. The occasion marks the publication date of the first definition of a cocktail in 1806 and is now an event celebrated across the world. KOMA will be introducing two World Cocktail Day specials to commemorate the occasion – the Yamagata Shandy (S$23++), KOMA’s take on the classic citrus beer with Tried & True vodka, Kodakara “Yamagata La France” pear liqueur, topped with Asahi beer; and the Panama Spice (S$23++), a rum-based cocktail shaken up with maraschino cherry liqueur, and aromatic Peychaud’s bitters infused with jalapeno peppers and grapefruit juice. The two cocktails will be available all day from May 9 to 16. Reservations are required to dine-in at KOMA.
Renku presents National Hamburger Month special (May 1 – 31)
In celebration of National Hamburger Month, Renku Bar & Lounge has created a gourmet chilli crab burger, available over lunch and dinner throughout May. Taking inspiration from the locals’ preferred way of enjoying chilli crab, the team reinvents the popular local seafood dish to result in a perfect burger indulgence. Sandwiched between two deep fried mantous, succulent crab meat is pan-fried as a patty, topped with fresh cucumbers, coriander and chillies, and served alongside a generous bowl of mildly spicy and tangy chilli crab sauce and a side of crispy sweet potato fries. Served with a choice of beverage, the burger is best paired with the green-tea infused Renku lager (S$36++ for a set), a refreshing brew that is smooth on the palate, as well as innovative mocktails like the pandan oolong tea soda or Osmanthus oolong tea soda (S$32++ for a set).
Yardbird brings back Great American Burger Month! (May 1 – 31)
This May, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar will bring back its Great American Burger Month series with four different weekly specials (S$29++ each), available on weekdays for lunch and all-week for dinner. From 1 to 9 May, indulge in the classy steakhouse burger, featuring juicy double patty stacked with pepper jack cheese, streaky bacon and crispy onion strings. Triple the fun from 10 to 16 May with the triple smash burger, an unrivalled combination of triple beef patty with aged cheddar and caramelised onions, topped with a delicious fried egg. Diners can even opt for a fourth patty and cheese at S$4.50++. From 17 to 23 May, the classic American restaurant presents the ultimate indulgence in its mac and cheeseburger, featuring short rib, brisket and chuck blend beef patty, aged cheddar, streaky bacon, hot sauce, Mornay sauce and the star of the show – fried mac ‘n’ cheese. The finale of the Great American Burger series is headlined by Yardbird’s variation of the Red, White & Blue burger with the classic pairing of double beef patty and gorgonzola, with special add-ons of foie gras, mushrooms, caramelised onions, streaky bacon and aioli.
International Wine & Champagne Week at LAVO (May 10 – 17)
Over at LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar, wine and champagne lovers can look forward to indulging in LAVO’s sommelier selection of wine and champagne, as part of International Wine & Champagne Week (available all-day from 10 to 17 May). The selection includes Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve and Pol Roger Brut Reserve champagne at S$190++ per bottle, as well as a selection of white and red wines priced at S$130++ per bottle, which include the fruity Le Monde Pinot Girgio and the fuller bodied Trapiche “Oak Cask” Malbec from Argentina.
Photos courtesy of Marina Bay Sands
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