Signature restaurants at Marina Bay Sands unveiled the new menu for the summer. From new burger & brew combos at Spago by Wolfgang Puck and a first-ever afternoon tea offering by db Bistro & Oyster Bar, to KOMA Singapore’s limited-time matcha delights and Independence Day specials at LAVO Singapore and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. In light of the Covid-19 dining guidelines, restaurants will welcome reservations of up to two diners per table.
Michelin-starred restaurant CUT by Wolfgang Puck refreshes its three-course Early CUTs menu (S$95++ per pax) to present new seasonal offerings, such as the English pea soup, topped with Maine lobster chunks, spring pea medley and marjoram cream.
In addition to CUT’s all-time favorites such as the chunky Maryland blue crab cake and signature USDA prime steak served with hand-cut fries (supplement: S$35++ for 170g filet mignon; S$55+ for 395g rib eye), diners can also relish in the newly added flat-iron Snake River Farm American wagyu (150g) and other mains such as the wild field mushroom pasta and young chicken. All mains come with a choice of sides which include the sautéed broccolini, Tuscan black kale, or a hearty portion of creamed spinach. Draw the early evening meal to a close with CUT’s praline mascarpone bar, chocolate chiffon, passionfruit guava sorbet, or the butterscotch apple crumble, oats, Tahitian vanilla ice cream.
Early CUTs menu is available until 6.30pm from Sundays to Thursdays and 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Exclusively available during Early CUTs is a wine pairing option of two glasses of white, red or rosé wines at S$31++ per pax. Diners can pick their wine pairings from a selection which includes the 2018 Wolfgang Puck Master Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Laroche Rosé La Chevalière Syrah/Grenache, and the 2017 Ferraton Laudun Blanc Grenache, Côtes-du-Rhône, France.
db Bistro & Oyster Bar unveils brand-new Afternoon Tea Set (available daily from 2pm to 5pm)
db Bistro & Oyster Bar has launched its new Afternoon Tea Set (S$90++) for two, featuring a medley of European savory bites, sweet treats and mignardises. Look forward to bistro classics such as the signature Maine lobster roll alongside new creations such as the smoked salmon mille-feuille, wild mushroom quiche and English cucumber sandwich.
Sweet items ranging from citrus treats such as the yuzu tart and lemon madeleines, to classic French delights such as the berry financier and decadent chocolate coolant. In addition, there are tea-time staples of assorted macarons, bonbons, as well as buttery fruit & nut scones, served with butter, jam & house-made double cream.
db Bistro’s afternoon tea set menu is available daily from 2pm to 5pm, and advance reservation 24 hours prior is required
Come July, both Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay and Yardbird are also set to herald their anniversaries, offering a special meat board platter and complimentary bites for every signature cocktail purchased respectively.
Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay commemorates its sixth anniversary on July 3 & 4 with a special meat board platter (S$195++), available for lunch or dinner by the waterfront. The platter presents a whole kilogram of the restaurant’s signature black angus porterhouse, a whole Savel yellow chicken, roasted bone marrow with hoisin butter and touches of parsley crumbs, served alongside dips like green peppercorn, Stilton blue cheese, bearnaise and chimichurri, and the Sunday staples of mashed potatoes, chips and seasonal greens.
KOMA Singapore presents innovative Japanese desserts (June 21– July 4; July 12 – 25)
Traditional matcha (Japanese green tea) takes centerstage at KOMA Singapore as the restaurant has a new matcha cocktail and dessert. KOMA will be serving up the Matcha Alexander (S$23++), a cocktail shaken up with Merlet Cognac V.S, housemade matcha syrup, Pedro Ximénez Sherry and fresh cream, as well as the jumbo matcha profiterole (S$24++), a generous sized dessert featuring matcha puff pastry filled with vanilla and matcha gelato, whipped cream, hazelnut praline and matcha macaron. The Matcha specials will be available from June 21 to July 4 at KOMA for both lunch and dinner.
KOMA Matcha specials (Marina Bay Sands) KOMA Kakigori Japanese shaved ice dessert (Marina Bay Sands)
KOMA will also be serving up a slice of Japanese summer with kakigōri (S$24++), a Japanese shaved ice dessert with tropical mango, coconut, Hokkaido milk and roasted coconut. Kakigōri is available for both lunch and dinner from July 12 to 25. As a nod to the Matsuri Festivals (summer festivals) that are typically held over the Japan summer months, KOMA is also offering the dessert complimentary to guests that come dressed in a yukata (summer kimono).
Reservations are required to dine-in at KOMA.
Independence Day and Gelato Week at LAVO (Jul 4; Jul 18 – 25)
On July 4, LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar will hold a special Independence Day edition of its popular Sunday champagne brunch. Guests can expect a smorgasbord of classic American fare that includes Kansas City pork spare ribs, Texas smoked brisket, and smoked chicken with Alabama white sauce, served alongside hearty sides that include potato salad, coleslaw and mac & cheese, and a spread of themed desserts to commemorate the occasion. These specials will be available along with the regular brunch staples such as 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 – Independence Day Edition takes place on July 4 from 12pm to 3pm, and is priced at S$188++ per pax (food and alcoholic beverages) and S$98++ per pax (food and non-alcoholic beverages). A family-friendly event, children aged four to 10 can also join in festivities at S$38++ per pax.
LAVO will also be celebrating Gelato Week this July by offering all-day waffles & gelato from July 18 to 25. Guests can build their own “waffle tower” and choose from a selection of six delicious gelato flavors as well as decadent toppings that include chocolate chip cookie dough, mixed candied nuts, Reese’s peanut butter cups and more. LAVO’s Waffles & Gelato is priced at S$18++ per waffle and includes one full waffle, three scoops of gelato, and two toppings.
Reservations are required to dine-in at LAVO
Top of the world Sundowners experience at Spago Bar & Lounge (2pm–7pm, Mondays to Thursdays)
At Spago Bar and Lounge, as the alfresco lounge extends its Sundowners menu, now available from 2pm to 7pm from Mondays to Thursdays. Spago Bar & Lounge introduces three new Burger & Brew combos (S$38++ each). Guests can take their pick from the grilled Angus beef burger accompanied by aged cheddar, shallot marmalade and chili aioli, or the crispy chicken ‘karaage’ sandwich, featuring juicy fried chook and togarashi aioli between two fluffy brioche buns. For a meatless alternative, opt for the falafel burger, topped with rich feta, cucumbers, mint and harissa for a spice kick. Savor these burgers with a pint of chilled Asahi, Corona or Staropramen.
Spago Grilled Angus Beef Burger (Marina Bay Sands) Spago Hand Roll Sushi Platter Crispy Shrimp Tempura and California Rolls (Marina Bay Sands) Spago Laksa Spring Roll (Marina Bay Sands) Spago Fried Chicken Karaage Sandwich (Marina Bay Sands)
Mainstays on the Sundowners menu are Spago’s popular light bites (choice of four bites at S$48++; S$14++ each), headlined by the locally inspired chicken “laksa” spring roll, juicy Japanese fried chicken “karaage” served with togarashi aioli and a squeeze of lemon, as well as the USDA prime beef sliders, stacked with aged white cheddar, red onions and chili aioli. Pair these snacks with cocktails such as the Garden of Eden (S$19++), a blend of mango black tea infused vodka with lemon and a touch of cane sugar, or a bubbly Zeffer Red Apple Cider (S$12++). Wine lovers can also opt for various pours by the glass, ranging from the sparkling Prosecco, Ca’ Vescovo, Italy (S$17++), Susana Balbo “Crios” Mendoza Malbec 2018 (S$17++), Champagne, Lanson – Brut, France (S$30++).
Double celebrations at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar (July 2 and 4)
On July 2, diners at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar will be treated to a special fourth anniversary food and drink pairing, available all day at The Loft on Level 1. Diners who purchase Yardbird’s signature cocktail (S$22++ per glass) will enjoy a complimentary serving1 of Yardbird’s chicken wings and a choice of chef’s signature Nashville hot chicken dip or smoked spice chili rub. Lovers of smoky tipples will enjoy the Yardbird Old Fashioned, a bacon-infused American whiskey with maple syrup and bitters, or the Smoke Show, a smoked applewood infused American whiskey with smoked mango, lemon, basil, bitters and club soda. Those who prefer fruity and refreshing tipples can indulge in the other four whiskey-based signature cocktails, namely the Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade, Southern Peach, Southern Revival and Watermelon Sling.
Come July 4, the classic American restaurant will commemorate Independence Day by offering one-for-one Pabst Blue Ribbon American Lager (S$16++ per order). Available all day, the draft beer is best paired with the famed chicken ‘N’ watermelon ‘N’ waffles (S$40++), or the alluring smoked pork ribs (S$46++). Served in a glass dome filled with hickory liquid smoke, the dish features pork ribs coated in savory house-made barbecue sauce.
Yardbird Signature handcrafted cocktails (Marina Bay Sands) Yardbird Chicken Wings (Marina Bay Sands)
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