LE MERIDIEN SINGAPORE, SENTOSA

23 Beach View, Sentosa lemeridiensingaporesentosa.com

Setting: Located right in front of the iconic Merlion on Sentosa, this hotel’s restaurant Latest Recipe is celebrating the season with tropical flair, starting with carolling performances on Christmas Eve (from 7.15 to 7.45pm and 8.15 to 9pm). Spread: There’s really something to suit any palate at Latest Recipe’s “Do-nut Worry Beach Happy” Christmas buffets – from fresh seafood and grilled meats (think Black Angus beef ribs, mustard and herb-crusted New Zealand rack of lamb, barbecued Iberico pork ribs and German sausage buns) to Italian burrata, charcuterie boards and an array of Asian delights. Dessert will have you tasting everything from Christmas log cakes, traditional plum pudding and minced fruit pies to salted caramel ice cream and donuts. At the Christmas Day brunch, children will especially love decorating their own donuts as part of a special donut wall art piece at WOW – World of Whisky – plus, “best dressed” donut creators have a chance to win free gifts! The Christmas buffet dinner (6 to 10pm) takes place from 21 to 24 December ($98 per adult on the 24th, $88 per adult on the other days; $44-49 for sevento-11-year-olds; kids under six dine free), while the special brunch (12 to 3pm; $88 per adult, $44 for seven-to-11-year-olds) takes place on Christmas Day. Feeling extra festive? Top up $30 for free-flow sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks. Secure a spot: For reservations, call 6818 3305 or email latestrecipe.singaporesentosa@lemeridien.com. Quote “Expat Living” to enjoy a 25 percent discount when confirming your reservation by 20 December with prepayment. Don't miss: Latest Recipe’s festive goodies, available from 1 to 25 December – the Grey and Gold black sesame yuzu Yule log ($68) is a signature. Orders must be placed at least three days in advance by emailing latestrecipe.singaporesentosa@lemeridien. com or calling 6818 3305. Confirm with advance payment by 20 December to enjoy 20 percent off.