ANDAZ SINGAPORE

5 Fraser Street andazsingapore.com

Setting: Situated at the intersection of the colourful and cultural Kampong Glam, Bugis and Little India districts, this luxurious hotel is always a great place to go to experience the city from new angles. Spread: While sipping on eggnog and mulled wine, guests at Alley on 25’s Christmas Eve dinner (6 to 10pm) and Christmas Day lunch (12 to 2.30pm) buffets can help themselves to the likes of prime rib roast beef, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, glazed Kurobuta ham, turkey breast roulade, oysters, seafood bouillabaisse, Scottish smoked salmon, tiger prawns and Australian mussels, before finishing on a sweet note with festive desserts like stollen, pavlova, Christmas pudding and the restaurant’s signature Christmas mint pandan chiffon cake (also available for sale at andazshop.oddle.me from 1 to 31 December). Both buffets are $108 per adult, or $158 with free-flow alcoholic beverages, and $54 for children aged six to 12.

Or, celebrate upstairs at Andaz’s sky- high steakhouse, 665°F, where a series of festive dishes will be served from 1 to 26 December. Highlights from the special set menu ($98) include butternut squash velouté and turkey roast supreme with chestnut stuffing, Christmas cake served with a home-made gingerbread crumble and vanilla ice cream, and apple-pear cobbler. Secure a spot: Call 6408 1288 or visit andazsingapore.com. Don't miss: Andaz Singapore’s New Year’s Eve festivities – turn to page 143 to learn more!