Brunch-off at the bay

Adrift has rolled out a new weekend brunch
(11am to 3pm, $88, additional $70 for free-flow Champagne, fruit cocktails and other beverages)
of reworked classics and trending plates. Japanese influences are especially prominent. The Adrift Benedict swaps English muffins for grilled rice cakes topped with dashi bacon, onsen eggs and chive-miso hollandaise, while Crispy Chicken and Sweet Potato Waffles features copious lashings of maple-umeboshi syrup. Chilled seafood, cheeses, charcuterie and pastries are also available.

The Japanese slant continues in the revamped dinner menu, in which robata-grilled items take centre stage. We love the Soy-Marinated Black Cod ($25/35), served atop a sheet of Japanese cedar just slightly burnt to introduce a pleasantly smoky aroma to the tender, flaky cod. Or try the Big Eye Tuna ($13/20) from the cold plates selection, served in the form of sashimi slices subtly flavoured with ginger flower, along with sesame leaf salad and tofu purée. Hotel Lobby Tower 2, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. Tel: 6688 5657

At Bread Street Kitchen, its new weekend brunch (11am to 3pm) features British classics like the full, satisfying English breakfast ($24). Our pick: the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes served with honeycomb butter, caramelised banana and maple syrup ($18). Also available is the post-workout menu ($25), designed to replenish energy levels with a Detox Juice and your choice of avocado on toast or yoghurt with granola and berries. Between 11.30am and 10pm on Sundays, executive chef Sabrina Stillhart serves up a roasted beef striploin for Sunday Roast ($45) complete with golden Yorkshire pudding. #L1-81 Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. 10 Bayfront Avenue. Tel: 6688 5665