Pleased to feast
Accorhotels’ dual properties on Stevens Road, Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, are offering an array of classic Christmas delights and packages this festive season.
There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas time than having a sumptuous meal with family and friends. Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are set to provide this in more ways than one. Be it a lavish buffet dinner, a light repast or takeaways for a house party, the myriad F&B options at the Stevens Road complex have got you covered.
Nothing quite spells casual indulgence like a hearty buffet meal. Food Exchange’s Festive Buffet ($56/person for lunch, $72-98/person for dinner) is an excellent option. Classic favourites like Traditional Roast Turkey, Honey Baked Ham and Christmas desserts complete the lineup, along with a local twist: the Satay Roast Turkey. Basted in their in-house satay gravy, the juicy bird is not to be missed for those who love turkeys with local flavours. Looking for something more private? With a minimum of 30 guests, the Christmas Buffet (from $80/person for lunch and $90/person for dinner) can be enjoyed exclusively at the hotel’s private rooms. The fuss-free package comes with a Christmas party pack for each guest.
Alternatively, head over to L’apéritif for the Festive
Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet ($38/person). Expect an assortment of festive pastries, such as Log Cakes, Plum Pudding in Brandy Sauce and French Apple Tarts. Enjoy them with a glass of complimentary Moscato and free-flow coffee, tea, and signature iced tea. Winestone offers a four-course wine pairing dinner ($88/person). Old World wines are served alongside dishes like Asian-inspired Braised Short Ribs and Roasted Turkey Roll.
Planning a Christmas meal at home? Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens have something to offer. Visit Winestone on 7 and 8 December for the annual Sustainable Christmas Fair, which spotlights 20 businesses that support initiatives like fair trade, funding for indigenous groups and needy communities, and recycled materials. After some mindful shopping, head over to Fudebar to pick up some festive takeaways (also available for delivery at $35, or free for orders above $350). The range includes the Satay Roast Turkey ($168), Roasted Beef Ribeye ($138), plant-based Meatballs ($38), and a selection of Log Cakes ($75).
Maxwell Chamber’s Italian restaurant, Otto Ristorante, proved to be an excellent venue for UOB'S latest wine pairing dinner for its Reserve Cardmembers. Guests were treated to the restaurant's scrumptious Ligurian cuisine paired with fine bottles from the esteemed Napa Valley Region.
The wines, which were sponsored by Grand Vin, came from Hyde de Villaine (HDV) Wines. General manager of HDV, James Eyer, was present to explain why the estate's wines were handpicked for Otto Ristorante’s Italian cuisine. Though it's located in Napa Valley, the winery has an Italian backstory; HDV is a unification of the Napa Valley’s Hyde family and Burgundy’s de Villaine family, and represents a merger of Italian and Californian wine sensibilities.
Guests tasted some of the vineyard’s finest bottlings starting with the HDV Chardonnay 2016 and the HDV de la Guerra Chardonnay 2015. According to Eyer, most oenophiles expect a powerful, oaky character from the world's most popular white wine, but HDV chose to show its delicate, refined potential. The precise Mandarin blossoms and Meyer lemon notes of the 2015 vintage exuded a good balance for the seafood starters of Smoke Monkfish Carpaccio and Seared Amberjack Tagliata.
As guests interacted with each other, the spotlight turned to Hdv’s red wines, starting with the HDV Belle Cousine 2013. The vibrant conversations mirrored the wine's robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which was full of earthy and chocolate notes, pairing well with the strong-tasting sage and truffle emulsion that was served with Homemade Dutch Veal Ravioli. The dinner concluded with a Seared Lamb Cutlet with Baked Sicilian Eggplant Veloute, and was complemented by Hdv’s Californio Syrah, which exhibited a bouquet of fruits and heady spices.