Happenings

Toast to the green fairy

After having its ban officially lifted here in 2009, the controversial anise-flavoured spirit has found itself a dedicated home at Absinthe Artisan.

Pleasurable additions

10 at Claymore at Pan Pacific Orchard is replete with new and refreshing creations to mark the beginning of the Year of the Dragon.

Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa’s Chinese New Year Staycation Package offers guests 20 percent off best available rates with every second room booked, as well as a 10 percent discount on its Chinese New Year Set Dinner.

All-day beef fest

With sets featuring meltingly tender wagyu beef in sweet onion salads, inaniwa udon, and foie gras donburi, Japanese steakhouse Fat Cow now has all the trappings for a power lunch.

A zesty bite

Move over open-faced tarts—Din Tai Fung’s pineapple cakes encase a rich jam coaxed from golden Songshan fruit, and are freshly baked in the restaurant’s central kitchen in Taiwan.

Savouring a bitter moment

Move over, speakeasy-style joints. Two new bars in New York show you can attract a serious drinking crowd with a single-minded focus on artisanal bitters and tequilas.

A wine adventure

Learn how to appreciate wines from France, New Zealand and Spain with the string of masterclasses organised by Four Seasons Gourmet Market!

Christmas feasting

Can’t decide where to head to this festive season? Check out Lawry’s for a hearty five-course meal on Christmas Eve, which includes its signature dish, Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef.

Cinematic treats

The next time you pop into Shaw House for a movie, skip the insipid popcorn-nacho combo and opt for gourmet bites at Cine Cafe which include chilli con carne hot dogs, cheesy fries and thick chilli crab toast.