The Singapore Food Festival 2022 is here and there are also new restaurants and cafés to check out in September. Here are a few ideas for anyone looking for fresh or interesting dining options in September 2022.
Singapore Food Festival 2022
The annual Singapore Food Festival (SFF) returns for its 29th edition and The Festival Village brings together over 25 culinary and beverage brands at the Bayfront Event Space from 31 August to 11 September 2022.
Participating vendors include
- Durian Edition x The Refectory
- Jelebu Dry Laksa
- One Prawn & Co x Hock Lian Huat
- Rempapa
- Ruhens x Hay Gelato
- Sourbombe Bakery
- The Feather Blade, RAPPU and MEZCLA by The Proper Concepts Collective
- The Masses / Iko
The Festival Village
Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970
New Restaurant | Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar at Capitol
Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar at Capitol Kempinski Singapore specializes in Japanese grills, sushi and sakes in a relaxing environment.
A must-order dish is the DIY Sumi Yaki Premium Wagyu Sushi Set ($29). This comes with premium A4/5 Miyazaki Wagyu slices, sushi rice, and homemade special sauce. Indulge in the Aburi 12 kinds Kaisen Chirashi Don ($45), which comes with a generous variety of sashimi – bluefin fatty tuna, yellowfin tuna, amberjack, salmon, red snapper, Japanese scallop, sea ell, squid, sea grapes, Japanese rolled omelette, salmon roe, sea urchin and caviar.
Perfect for sharing, order the Signature Grilled Meat Platter ($55) which comes with grilled A4/5 Premium Wagyu, Iberico pork cheef, chicken and assorted vegetables. There are also a good variety of half-half Nigiri sushi, the 10 kinds Nigiri Sushi ($50) and sushi rolls to choose from. For those who prefers some small bites with sakes, get the Ka-EN Otsumami with Sake Flight Set ($39) which comes with 3 seasonal sakes of 50ml each, spear squid with eggs, simmered herring roe with kelp and squid, and the lemon-marinated jellyfish.
Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar
15 Stamford Road #01-82 (Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski Singapore)
Singapore 178906
Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday and Public Holidays:: 11 am to 10 pm;
Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 11 am to 12 midnight
New Pet-Friendly Dining Concept – Well Collective
Well Collective is a contemporary wellness-centric F&B concept that curates a medley of house made deli, bakes, and brunch fare in the day while featuring a pop-up menu for dinner. Similar to its sister outlets BOTANY and the Ritual, Well Collective’s menu is also a curation of a variety of plant-based and gluten-free options. The latest outlet even offers food options that are pork and lard free.
Heavily French and Japanese influenced, Well Collective serves authentic French crepes (with traditional French pairings as well as introducing Japanese flavours such as Matcha Azuki, Smoked Duck with Yuzu Miso, Wagyu rice bowls and Well Daily Big Breakfast on the menu during the day. Dive into a medley of house-made deli and bakes during brunch as well, all made by a team of in-house pastry chefs.
At night, the space transitions into a cosy spot for dinner with recommended dishes like Chicken Yakitori and “No Chicken Tsukune”, Torched Pitan Tofu, and a rotating dinner pop-up menu with monthly themes.
Well Collective
Northshore Plaza II #02-11/12,
418 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820418
Tel: +65 6979 6442
Opening Hours: 10 am to 10 pm
New Cafe | Brawn & Brains Coffee at Hamilton Road
Popular Brawn & Brains Coffee has opened a new outlet at Hmlet Hamilton on Hamilton Road.
Currently, the cafe is just serving coffee and pastries, like Korvapuusti (Finnish Cinnamon Bun) and Rustic Apple Galette, as well as a few savoury mains. A full menu will be introduced sometime in September 2022.
Brawn & Brains Coffee
16 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209186
Okto-Beer-Fest 2022 at One Farrer Hotel
This September One Farrer Hotel will transform its newly launched outdoor space – The Lawn – into a biergärten, with an almost endless stretch of buffet line-up featuring Bavarian fare with of course, limitless German beer – straight from tap or towers. The festival will have you tapping into your inner child with arcade games on machines specially brought in for the festival. Adding to this special dining option in September 2022, is a live band, DreamBirds, with sell-out performances to its name.
Okto-beer-fest at One Farrer Hotel, is two-night celebration taking place in September 2022 on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admission tickets, priced at $128 nett per person, includes free flow beer, food, arcade games, lucky draws and live music.
One Farrer Hotel
1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562
Tel: +65 6363 0101
Savour the Panache of Singapore with Atrium’s New Afternoon Tea
Those looking for leisurely afternoon dining options in September 2022 will appreciate Atrium’s brand new Panache of Singapore afternoon tea, an ode to the classic indulgence with a touch of Singaporean flavours.
Conceptualised and crafted by Pastry Chef Dannevien Casimir, journey through the quintessential afternoon tea experience with dainty pastries and exquisite savouries highlights such as Durian Choux, Singaporean Chilli Crab Brioche Roll, Egg Pinwheel Roll, Lychee Chestnut Gâteaux and Classic Scones paired with Chef Dannevien’s handmade Pineapple and Peppercorn jam.
Available at Atrium from 12 pm to 6 pm daily and for takeaway orders via ppsinshop.com.
Panache of Singapore Afternoon Tea
$52 per diner | includes a pot of TWG Tea or Bacha Coffee
$62 per diner | includes a glass of Copenhagen Sparkling Tea or Brewberry Colada (non-alcoholic cocktail)
$72 per diner | includes a glass of Champagne or Espresso Noisette (cocktail)
Atrium, Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Enticing Flavours of Peru at The Grand Lobby’s Peru Afternoon Tea Experience
Discover irresistible flavours of Peru that are inspired by the country’s colourful and vibrant gastronomic traditions at The Grand Lobby of Raffles Hotel.
Amidst the elegant setting at The Grand Lobby, the Peru Afternoon Tea is charmingly presented on a three-tier silver stand, comprising a selection of exquisite savouries. Indulge in Pan Con Chicharrón, a favourite classic of Peruvian cuisine which features a unique sandwich combination of pork, sweet potato, tied together with a refreshing topping of crisp red onion relish. Bite into the tender Peruvian-style Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Green Jalapeno Sauce, perfectly seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices elevated by grilling. Embark on a journey to Vinicunca with Triple Sandwich with Egg, Tomato & Avocado, reflecting colours of the famous Rainbow Mountain in Peru.
The Peru Afternoon Tea set is available for collection and delivery on Raffles Grab & Go from 29 August to 30 November 2022 at S$148+. Perfect for two, enjoy mouth-watering Afternoon Tea delights in the comfort of home elegantly showcased on a beautiful three-tier stand adorned with a striking sketch of the iconic Raffles façade.
Peru Afternoon Tea Experience*:
29 August to 30 November 2022
Monday to Thursday: 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm,
Friday to Sunday: 12.00 noon to 6.00 pm
*Reservations for the Peru Afternoon Tea experience must be made a day in advance.
S$88++ per guest
‘Grab and Go’ Peru Afternoon Tea for 2 persons: S$148+
The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
The Great Beef & Reef Series at Bedrock Origin
Applewood Grilled Whole Squid, Kombu-Cured Chilean Seabass, Smoked Salmon Roe, Clam & Bacon Salad
Bedrock Origin at Oasia Resort Sentosa presents great dining options in September 2022 with the best seasonal and regional bounty from both land and sea. The Great Beef & Reef Series at Bedrock Origin showcases primal culinary techniques such as dry aging and curing, as well as deftly working with woodfire for grilling and smoking to elevate flavours of hand-picked seafood and meats from around the world.
Embark on an epicurean journey with a 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu ($188++ per person) and 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu with Caviar ($288++ per person). Savour Smoked Salmon Roe, Clam & Smoked Bacon Salad, Applewood Grilled Whole Squid, Kombu-Cured Chilean Seabass, 21-Day Dry Aged Miyazaki Wagyu ribeye and Caramelised Pineapple with mango sorbet.
Bedrock Origin
#01-02, Oasia Resort Sentosa Hotel
23 Beach View, Palawan Ridge, Singapore 098679
Tel: +65 6818 3333
Un-Burger-Lievable Pop-Up with BR by Bedrock
Bedrock launches a selection of gourmet burgers for the very first time with a pop-up concept – BR by Bedrock at Oriole Coffee + Bar. Available from 5.30 pm daily for dine-in or online for takeaway and delivery, BR by Bedrock offers satiating burgers featuring premium ingredients like cooked-to-order patties hand-made from 100% high quality US Prime beef and potato buns freshly baked in-house daily.
Exclusively available till 11 September 2022 for dine-in only, every purchase of a BR by Bedrock burger comes with a complimentary half-pint draft beer of Kroonenberg Blanc, Asahi “Super Dry”, or Connor’s Stout Porter.
The pop-up showcases seven burgers on the menu – all served with Dutch thick-cut fries and piquant house-made pickles – The OMG ($32++), The Smokin’ Gun ($34++), Mighty N’ Cheesy ($32++), Bun-Jovi ($42++), Avalanche ($42++); and non-beef options Catch 96 ($48++) and Chick-A-Boo ($29++).
BR by Bedrock Pop-Up: Available daily from 5.30 pm onwards; dine in or online for takeaway and delivery.
Bedrock Opening MonthBeer Promotion: Till 11 September 2022 | For dine-in only
Every purchase of a BRby BedrockBurger comes with a complimentary half-pint draft beer of Kroonenberg Blanc, Asahi“Superdry”,or Connors StoutPorter.
Oriole Coffee + Bar
96 Somerset Road #01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
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