February was a short month despite having a leap day. We were still in the Chinese New Year mood mid-month but events were picking up pace in the latter half. As March unfolds, many culinary delights spill over from February. Here's our list of things to taste in March.

New Multiple Lifestyle and F&B Experiences

Immerse Your Thoughts in Food at AIR CCCC

AIR CCCC, the latest resident at Dempsey Hill is an innovative culinary hub emerges as a beacon of sustainable dining in Singapore. Founded by chefs Matthew Orlando and Will Goldfarb, along with entrepreneur Ronald Akili, AIR aims to inspire conversations about food and reduce waste. Located in a historical barrack complex, the circular campus houses a restaurant, cooking school, research space, and garden farm. The menu features inventive dishes crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, including innovative creations like lavash made from fish bones. With an emphasis on eco-friendly practices and open-source recipe development, AIR offers a unique and immersive dining experience in Singapore.

Try AIR’s Chef’s Choice 5-course menu at S$88++ per person and enjoy the dishes alone or sharing with the table. Book online or call +65 82281528. 25B Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249918. Wednesdays to Sundays, 5.30pm - 11pm.

Shop and Sip at FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay

FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay introduces multiple lifestyle experiences in a warehouse style building, including The Grocer Food Hall and Grocer Bar. The former features six food kiosks offering value meals and Singaporean heritage dishes, and experience the 'You Pick, We Cook' service, selecting beef cuts or fresh seafood to be prepared on the spot. Take a break from your shopping and try a selection of 11 Heritage Cocktails (S$15 each) with twists on local favourites such as gin base Kueh Salat Cocktail inspired by Peranakan kueh, or Ondeh Ondeh Cocktail blending coconut rum with gula malacca. The Clarke Quay outlet boasts FPG’s largest Grocer Bar with beer, wine, and spirits selection, while showcasing locally produced Singapore alcohol brands.

FairPrice Finest is located at CQ @ Clarke Quay. Just rock up on Sundays to Thursdays, 8am - 11pm; Fridays & Saturdays, 8am - 12am.

New Menus

Celebrate a Decade of Cocktails at Nutmeg & Clove

Nutmeg & Clove celebrates its 10^th anniversary in May 2024 with a refreshed look and menu with an updated logo, fresh interiors and redesigned uniforms. Dubbed TEN, the new cocktail selection curated by Head Bartender Gavin Teravasan offers 25 nostalgic concoctions priced at $25++. Each cocktail represents a milestone from the past decade, inviting patrons on a vibrant journey through Singapore's history. Meanwhile, Head Chef Bernstein Lim elevates local cuisine with international flair, offering innovative cocktails and delectable fusion dishes.

Celebrate Nutmeg & Clove’s 10^th anniversary and a refreshed experience by making a reservation at +65 9389 9301, Mondays to Thursdays, 5pm – 12am; Fridays & Saturdays, 4pm – 12am. 8 Purvis St, Singapore 188587

Afternoon Tea at Punch Room

The Singapore Edition, the 7^th opening of the brand is offering its Afternoon Tea experience in Punch Room, the first of such experience said to be ever hosted in a bar setting in Singapore. The only bar that focuses on the Punch (believed to have adapted from Sanskrit word "panc", meaning five), welcomes guests to enjoy sweet and savoury delights inspired by the drink that is typically made which five ingredients: spirits from Europe and the colonies, spices and citrus from Africa and the East, teas from China and India, and sugar from the Indies. Enjoy a Welcome Punch and teas, punch bowls, or champagne to go with the dishes like Poached Lobster and sandwiches featuring Roast Beef with blueberries and Smoked Salmon with lemon cream cheese; and sweet offerings like the Sea Salt Scones with homemade jam, Chamomile Mascarpone Tart and Matcha Green Tea Namelaka.

The Afternoon Tea at Punch Room is available at S$75++ per person on Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm - 5pm; the bar's normal operation hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays, 5pm – 12am; Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm - 2am. Reservations can be made here. 38 Cuscaden Rd, Basement 4, Singapore 249731

The Vine Migration at Plume

Experience The Vine Migration, a collection of nine wine flights curated by Beverage Manager Matthew Chan at PLUME, the premier cocktail bar in Pan Pacific Singapore. Sample over 50 wines by the glass, spanning from old to new world selections, offering a diverse exploration of wines globally. Explore wines from warmer-climate terroirs in Portugal, Spain, and South Africa, uncover grape varieties similar to pinot noir, discover vibrant selections from Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, journey through Burgundy's viticultural heritage, savour Tuscan wines beyond DOC/DOCG regulations, and taste wines from ancient winemaking communities and South American regions. Complementing the wine experience are new bar bites including Mapo Dip & Chips, Eggs & Fish, and Poultry Parfait, along with band by musician Romano and vocalist Syakirah.

PLUME’s The Vine Migration wine flights pricing starts from S$49 to S$179 per flight, available daily from 5pm to 1am. 7 Raffles Blvd, Pan Pacific, Marina Square, Singapore 039595

New Release

Champagne Carbon x Bugatti

Champagne Carbon, established in 2011 by CEO Alexandre Mea, combines tradition with innovation. Crafted with carbon fibre, preserving wine taste by blocking light, it's a testament to the family's 5-generation viniculture heritage. Notable varieties include the Rose Pink Fibre (50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier), with floral sweetness, and Sunset White Carbono Effect (90% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier), boasting peach and stone fruit hints. Sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru regions, these champagnes offer a luxurious experience. The addition of an illuminated label further enhances its allure. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Champagne Carbon remains a top choice for celebratory indulgence.

LamboCellar is the exclusive importer and sole distributor of Champagne Carbon in Malaysia with an online shop and physical retail and dine-in space, Le Fleur, A2-G2-6, Publika, 1, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

IWD Drinks Promo

IWD cocktails withy Lady Trieu Gin from Vietnam (Image source: InterContinental Singapore]

The Roberston House IWD Cocktail Promo
Chandu at The Robertson House collaborates with bean-to-bar chocolate maker Lemuel Chocolate for a cocktail and chocolate pairing available from 7 to 21 March.

Zouk Doesn’t Care
Enjoy free entry to Zouk for all women and those who identify as one from 1 to 17 March. Additionally, enjoy free-flow alcohol from 10pm to 12am while dancing to music played by women.

P.S. Cafe IWD Cocktails and Mocktails
From 4 to 8 March, female guests who spend a minimum of S$50 at any PS. Cafe outlet receive a complimentary cocktail or mocktail. The special IWD drinks will also be available for purchase from 4 to 31 March.

Gin Cocktails at InterContinental Singapore
Head Mixologist Dora collaborates with Lady Trieu Gin in crafting three cocktails inspired by the fearless Vietnamese warrior. To further the celebration, a guest shift by bartender Leanne from 1880 Social Club will take place on 8 March at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge.

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