Latest news with #Manhattan-inspired
Tatler Asia
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
SG60: 6 most creative National Day-themed menus in Singapore
2. Level33 and Janice Wong Above Chocolate-aged Wagyu beef using Indonesian single-origin coconut curry milk chocolate (Photo: Level33) When Singapore's highest microbrewery joins forces with the nation's reigning chocolate chef-artist, it is nothing short of sky-high gastronomy. In this SG60 tribute, LeveL33's executive chef Jake Kowalewski and dessert queen Janice Wong have tinkered up something quite audaciously delicious: Chocolate-aged Wagyu beef. The one-night-only National Day-themed menu also includes inventive hawker-inspired creations like spent grain spaghetti in laksa emulsion and chocolate and stout char siu. Besides decadent desserts, Wong amplifies the theatrics with an edible art installation, featuring chilli padi chocolate bonbons and her signature chocolate water rock, for a rousing end to the celebratory meal with a front-row fireworks view. TRY The chocolate-aged Wagyu beef, aged in Wong's 52 percent Indonesian single origin coconut curry milk chocolate, is not to be missed and stars alongside cacao and chilli soy glaze, crispy garlic, and smoked tofu puree. Level33 Address: 8 Marina Boulevard #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, S(018981) 3. Gu:um Above Singapore street food classics with a Korean twist by award-winning Korean chef Louis Han (Photo: Gu:um) Korean chef Louis Han's love letter to the Lion City doubles down on flavours from the East, distilling memories and experiences since his arrival in 2016. Expect Singapore street food classics with a Korean twist, with mouthwatering creations; think the headliner gochujang chilli crab, which sees the crispy soft shell crabs swim in a chilli-crab-inspired sauce made from gochujang, Cheongyang green chilli pepper, and chopped fermented chilli. On the side, chewy tteok replaces mantou for mopping up all remaining sauce. Other creations include satay, reimagined with a ssamjang rempah glaze and ssamjang peanut sauce, while classic Korean mandu fillings find their way into a stuffed deep-fried chicken wing. TRY The refreshing bingsu-ice-kachang crossover for dessert, where the textures of watermelon, mixed berries, and yoghurt come in harmony with hongcho (Korean fermented pomegranate). Gu:um Address: 29 Keong Saik Road, S(089136) In case you missed it: Tanjong Pagar food guide: 16 best restaurants, from Korean to Japanese fare 4. Butterfly Table by Tiap Tiap at Cygnet by Sean Connolly Above A limited-time only Tok Panjang renaissance at a buzzy Manhattan-inspired steakhouse (Photo: QT Singapore) Enter Butterfly Table by Tiap Tiap's, a mother-daughter duo known for elevated Peranakan home dining experiences, who takes over the buzzy Manhattan-inspired steakhouse for a Tok Panjang renaissance. Happening across six precious evenings in August, diners can expect to break bread over fiery sambal and generous second helpings. At this chic Peranakan reunion, revel in starters of handmade fish keropok, roti bakar, and fuchow fishball, or get hands-on with designing their own kueh pie tee. For mains, confident classics take the spotlight. Think Assam pedas of fresh fish and piquant tamarind broth, telur belanda of fried eggs in sweet-savoury caramelised bean paste, and the spicy sambal stir-fried okra and brinjal. TRY The head-turning rainbow-hued nasi ulam, adorned with a bouquet of organic and herbaceous blooms, is the highlight of each dinner, which includes indulgent pairings of buah keluak pork ribs and Nyonya curry chicken. Cygnet by Sean Connolly Address: 35 Robinson Road, QT Singapore, S(068898) 5. Bottega di Carna Above Teochew-style bak kut teh inspired spiced aged beef (Photo: Bottega di Carna) In this irresistible homage to Singapore's heritage, Bottega di Carna's spiced rubbed masterpiece boldly reimagines a local favourite of bak kut teh. Conspiring with Anthony Leow, a second-generation spice craftsman known as The Spice Maker, expect signature aged beef emerging from the Josper grill wearing a cloak of garlic, white and black pepper, star anise, and cinnamon. Reminding of a comforting bowl of Teochew-style bak kut teh, the version replaces the slow-simmered classic by harnessing fire and smoke instead, creating something entirely new yet hauntingly familiar. TRY Head into Jungle Ballroom after for the Hyderabad, a resplendently boozy jungle juice, featuring a seven-spice blend of green Szechuan peppercorn, dried Makrut, turmeric, fenugreek, brown coriander, nutmeg, and pink clove. Bottega di Carna Address: 16A Duxton Hill, #03-01 Mondrian Singapore Duxton, S(089970) 6. Crystal Jade Golden Palace Above Brand new SG60-inspired dishes at the award-winning Crystal Jade Golden Palace (Photo: Crystal Jade) When the national icon of Hainanese chicken rice becomes siew mai, purists might look away, but for adventurous epicureans, beautiful blasphemy is what comes to mind. At the award-winning Crystal Jade Golden Palace, these wonton skin wrapped parcels open the act for a slew of new SG60-inspired dishes, and capture the essence of two iconic foods in one bite. Other Teochew-inspired creations include the wild coral trout, poached in hot and sour tomato broth, and served tableside; Teochew-style porridge with red roe crab and aged radish, presented in a claypot; and dessert of chilled mango with coconut-infused cheong fun (rice rolls). TRY Perhaps most audacious is the deep-fried har gau topped with crispy rice. Imagine classic har gau armoured in golden crunch, delivering a textural bite that is unlike the classic. Crystal Jade Golden Palace Address: 290 Orchard Road, #05-22 Paragon Shopping Centre, S(238859)
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish MPs panned over up to £3500-a-month taxpayer-funded homes
Tenants union Living Rent have branded it 'shocking'. According to Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority data, Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow East John Grady is spending the most on rent at £3500 a month. His fellow Scottish Labour colleague, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie, is paying (and expensing) a hefty £3350 a month. READ MORE: Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped Meanwhile, Scottish Labour MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow Kirsteen Sullivan is paying £3250 a month. Rounding out the top five are Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill and SNP MP Kirsty Blackman on £3200 a month. (Image: Image of John Grady by Colin Mearns, Newsquest)MPs are allowed to expense the costs of a second property to either have a base in their constituency or somewhere to stay when they travel to parliament, if their seat is outside of London. They can also claim up to £230 a night for hotel stays. But Aditi Jehangir, the chair of Living Rent, hit out at the amounts some are claiming. The average rent in London for a one-bedroom flat is £1500 according to the City of London, although that can vary depending on which borough. Although, even for the most prestigious areas in London, including Westminster, the average still sits around £2500 a month. Properties you can rent in London for £3500 a month include a 'stylish Manhattan-inspired apartment' near Waterloo station. According to the listing, it offers a "luxurious lifestyle with hotel-like amenities", including a 20-metre swimming pool, private screening room, executive lounge, golf simulator, wine cellar and thermal suite facilities. It could also secure a 'very spacious' four bedroom apartment in a mansion block close to the O2. "It's shocking to see Scottish MPs spending so much of taxpayers' money on renting second homes for themselves, while refusing to support rent controls for their constituents,' Jehangir told The National. (Image: AFP/Getty Images) 'Rents across the UK are skyrocketing to extreme, unaffordable levels, plunging tenants into poverty and pushing us out of our homes.' She added: 'Rather than fighting for a system that works for everyone, they are happy to claim back thousands of pounds in expenses and fob tenants off with distant promises of new builds instead of reigning in landlords' profits. 'MPs pay lip service to the housing crisis, but when it comes to their own expensive rents, it is taxpayers who foot the bill." A Scottish Labour spokesperson said: 'It is right that the rules around MPs' expenses are set and administered independently by the Parliamentary watchdog Ipsa. All claims have been made in line with Ipsa rules." The lowest claimants, in terms of rent at least, include Scottish Labour MPs Melanie Ward and Gordon McKee, who claimed £680 and £1365 a month respectively.
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish MPs panned over up to £3500 a month taxpayer-funded homes
Tenants union Living Rent have branded it 'shocking'. According to Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority data, Scottish Labour MP for Glasgow East John Grady is spending the most on rent at £3500 a month. His fellow Scottish Labour colleague, Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie, is paying (and expensing) a hefty £3350 a month. READ MORE: Border checks on fruit and vegetable imports from EU scrapped Meanwhile, Scottish Labour MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow Kirsteen Sullivan is paying £3250 a month. Rounding out the top 5 are Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill and SNP MP Kirsty Blackman on £3200 a month. (Image: Image of John Grady by Colin Mearns, Newsquest)MPs are allowed to expense the costs of a second property to either have a base in their constituency or somewhere to stay when they travel to parliament, if their seat is outside of London. They can also claim up to £230 a night for hotel stays. But Aditi Jehangir, the chair of Living Rent, hit out at the amounts some are claiming. The average rent in London for a one-bedroom flat is £1500 according to the City of London, although that can vary depending on which borough. Although, even for the most prestigious areas in London, including Westminster, the average still sits around £2500 a month. Properties you can rent in London for £3500 a month include a 'stylish Manhattan-inspired apartment' near Waterloo station. According to the listing, it offers a "luxurious lifestyle with hotel-like amenities", including a 20-metre swimming pool, private screening room, executive lounge, golf simulator, wine cellar and thermal suite facilities. It could also secure a 'very spacious' four bedroom apartment in a mansion block close to the O2. "It's shocking to see Scottish MPs spending so much of taxpayers' money on renting second homes for themselves, while refusing to support rent controls for their constituents,' Jehangir told The National. (Image: AFP/Getty Images) 'Rents across the UK are skyrocketing to extreme, unaffordable levels, plunging tenants into poverty and pushing us out of our homes.' She added: 'Rather than fighting for a system that works for everyone, they are happy to claim back thousands of pounds in expenses and fob tenants off with distant promises of new builds instead of reigning in landlords' profits. 'MPs pay lip service to the housing crisis, but when it comes to their own expensive rents, it is taxpayers who foot the bill." A Scottish Labour spokesperson said: 'It is right that the rules around MPs' expenses are set and administered independently by the Parliamentary watchdog IPSA. All claims have been made in line with IPSA rules." The lowest claimants, in terms of rent at least, include Scottish Labour MPs Melanie Ward and Gordon McKee, who claimed £680 and £1365 a month respectively.
