Sol & Ora | “Sun & Shore”: The Coastal Way of Life in Sentosa
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Sol & Ora | “Sun & Shore”: The Coastal Way of Life in Sentosa


  • Sol & Ora | “Sun & Shore”: The Coastal Way of Life in Sentosa

Sol & Ora | “Sun & Shore”: The Coastal Way of Life in Sentosa

Does the name Sol & Ora ring a bell? If it does, you probably have heard of or even visited Sol & Luna, a bistro at CapitaSpring, Raffles Place. Riding on the success of its sister restaurant, Sol & Ora is 1-Group’s latest multi-concept beachfront project and is perched on the rooftop of the Outpost Hotel, a stone throw from Imbiah Station. It is an all-day dining restaurant with a menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, specifically from the countries of Italy, France, Spain and Greece.

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Although we visited on a chilly weekend morning, we had a glass of Summer Solstice – a cocktail with Old Sport gin, Greek 5-herb tea syrup and rose syrup to start our meal there. It was light and refreshing with distinct floral flavors from the herb tea syrup and the rose petals.
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We had two items from their Weekend Brunch / Daily Breakfast Menu – Bagel Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and the Sol & Ora Fontina Scrambled Eggs. The former consists of nutty, toasted sesame bagel with poached eggs, smoked Hollandaise and smoked salmon. There is also the option of smoked ham.
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The highlight of the Sol & Ora Fontina Scrambled Eggs, as the name suggests has to be the creamy, soft egg curds cooked with fontina cheese, served alongside crispy bacon, roasted Roma tomatoes, roasted button mushrooms and sourdough toast.
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During our visit, we were informed by the staff that the place is rather popular with diners for the dinner service as they are treated to a wonderful view of the sunset. If you’re visiting in the evening, then you can try the La “Bomba” as an appetizer. This Spanish tapas is a deep-fried breaded sphere of minced chicken and potatoes, seasoned with a Mediterranean spice then drizzled with house-made aioli and a piquant, spicy tomato passata sauce.
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As you would know, I am a pasta lover so I had to try one of the offerings from their pasta menu. The Cavatelli Pasta consists of squid, crab, amalfi lemon, red onions and spinach. The seafood stock and the ingredients reminded us of an Italian version of our local hokkien mee, so this dish was highly relatable.
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Other mains include the Seared Red Norwegian Salmon and Wood-Fired Wagyu Bavette. The flavors of Sicily are brought out in the Salmon dish with the Trapanese pesto accompanying the moist salmon fillet. Made with a blend of almonds and pecorino, the pesto sauce is unlike the usual that uses pine nuts and parmigiano. This was voted as the favorite dish among my dining companions.
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The Bavette on the other hand is served with truffle sauce and Maldon salt. We thought that the steak was a little tough, so do inform the staff of the doneness if you are getting this dish.
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A plant-based dish for vegetarians is the Imam Bayildi. A classic Mediterranean dish with Arabic origins, the eggplant is first wood-fire scorched, hollowed out then stuffed with a filling of eggplant braised in tomato, coriander seeds and cinnamon, followed by baking in the oven in a tomato sauce. Lastly, the egg plant is topped with crumbled Persian feta cheese and peppery rocket leaves.
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We rounded our meal with churros with chocolate dip and Tarte Tropezienne.
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I thought that the French Tarte Tropezienne was unique, a vanilla pastry cream sandwiched between fried brioche buns, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and toasted desiccated coconut.

As you can see, there is a wide variety of offerings on the Sol & Ora menu so give it a try if you want somewhere more private and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Budget per person: $30 to $40 per person

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Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay
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Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay


  • Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay

Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay

issho izakaya should be a fairly familiar name for those who love their Japanese food. Having 2 established outlets at Great World City and Singpost Centre, issho izakaya opens its third outlet at One Fullerton, with alfresco sitting, normal indoor sitting and private dining rooms with the same extensive menu that it offers at its other outlets.

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We started off with their Salmon Salad ($19.90) and Hotate Carpaccio from their Zensai selection. The salmon salad is paired with a carrot dressing – light and unique, different from the usual sesame dressing.
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The Hotate Carpaccio ($22.90) is a great starter option with slices of creamy swirls topped with seaweed and tobiko on a bed of onions and a slightly sweet sauce.
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The Sashimi Moriawase ($44 for 15pcs) was the most theatrical dish with smoke billowing and the chef’s pick of fresh slices of fish arranged nicely on top of a “boat”. This seems to be a go-to for those who prefer to leave it to the chef instead of deciding the particular sashimi.
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We also tried some of their sushi options – Otoro, Akami, Aburi Salmon and Salmon. Similar to the sashimi moriawase, sushi sets are also available if you want to have something fuss-free.
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Their makimonos are popular with the younger crowd, in particular the dragon maki ($19.80) and aburi salmon & cream cheese maki ($19.80). The former is artfully plated to resemble a dragon.
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Those who love Kushiyaki can watch the live action of their kushiyaki being grilled. During my visit to the new outlet at One Fullerton, I tried different kushiyakis from my usual orders at the Great World City outlet that I frequent. We had the Wagyu, Ebi Mentai, Hotate Mentai, Salmon Belly Cheese and Buta Bara (ie pork belly). Amongst these, I like the Hotate Mentai and Wagyu. Although the wagyu looks unassuming, the meat is rather fatty so it’s best to order in moderation and you can always add on once you’re done!
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Other cooked dishes that we tried include the Kaki Okonomiyaki ($15.80) and Hotate Cheese Yaki ($15.80). We were told that these are popular options with families as these are good for sharing.
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To wrap things up, we had the Warabi Mochi ($7.80) and Matcha Lava Cake with Ice-Cream ($13.50).
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The latter is on the sweeter side perhaps to cater to kids.

issho Izakaya also offers sake pairing with its food and they are offering a promotion for their draft sake at $50 for two 120ml glasses – the draft sake is light, hence easy to drink and can pair with sweet, savory and spicy food alike.

Budget per person: $35 to $45 per person

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Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Special Menus this Festive Season
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Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Special Menus this Festive Season


  • Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Special Menus this Festive Season

Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Special Menus this Festive Season

Before you know it, we are approaching the end of 2022 and at the end of each year, we reflect on what happened in the past year and catch up with family and friends over good food. As with each year, Lawry’s has special set menus on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Located on the 4th level of Mandarin Gallery, Lawry’s the Prime Rib Singapore is known for its “old-world charm, new-world luxury” feel. One will undoubtedly feel as though you are transported out of Singapore once you set foot into the restaurant. We were invited to try the 6-course Christmas Eve Menu and would like to share some of the dishes they have to offer.

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The amuse-bouche is the golden stuffed mushroom with smoked salmon. This amuse-bouche is similar to a mushroom croquette – minced chicken and stringy mozzarella encasing the mushrooms, topped with smoked salmon and mayonnaise sauce.
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The soup is cream of broccoli, packing enough greens before the meats / seafood are served. Roasted broccoli, onion, celery and fresh herbs are blitzed together with cream to achieve a fairly smooth consistency. Roasted pistachios and walnuts are added so don’t be surprised if you find some crunch in your soup.
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The appetizer is one of the more indulgent dishes of the meal – Pan-seared Goose Foie Gras with Port Wine Raisin Sauce and Poached Egg. The raisin sauce lends some sweetness to the rich and buttery goose liver. The egg yolk adds creaminess but hey, what’s the festive season without treating yourself?
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The star of the meal definitely had to be the Signature Roasted USDA Prime Rib of Beef with Turkey Combo. If you select this main, you will get a serving of Prime Rib with sliced ​​roasted Turkey, US Idaho mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a choice of creamed corn, creamed spinach or buttered peas. Lawry’s yorkshire pudding also contains beef fat and is perfect for mopping up the rest of the gravy. The turkey was also rather tender, to our surprise because turkeys are usually leaner and tougher, particularly when roasted.
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For those who prefer alternative meats or seafood, you can also choose the “bountiful catches” or “hearty meat feast” as mains. The photo above is a tasting portion of the various meats served. For “bountiful catches”, you can expect pan fried Ora King Salmon, baked oysters, lobster slipper served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and varied sauces. For “hearty meat feast”, a platter of grilled lamb rack with white truffle oil, slow-braised pork ribs with barbecue sauce and pan-seared chicken with caramelised pear slices is served.
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Round off your celebration with a selection of either the Holly Jolly Cake or Berry Merry Cake. If you’re there with friends, why not select both as they offer different flavor profiles. The Berry Merry Cake is a strawberry sponge cake with strawberry buttercream topped with fresh strawberries.
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The Holly Jolly Cake is a dark chocolate and vanilla sponge cake with vanilla fresh cream.

This Christmas, every table with a bill of $500++ will also leave with a bottle of Cocchi Piemonte Brut NV so that the celebrations can continue at home. Guests seated between 11.30am to 2.30pm can also enjoy 10% off set menus.

Budget: $189++ per guest

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