#1 Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Revel in the holiday season at classic American restaurant Yardbird Southern Table & Bar with an all-day three-course menu (S$58++) on Christmas Day. Begin with a refreshing starter of beetroot, goat cheese and pecan salad, before tucking into the freshly carved oven roasted turkey with rich butternut stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce. The meal finishes with a rustic pumpkin pie served with chantilly cream. Guests can opt for a specially curated course-by-course wine pairing at an additional S$30++, or get a bottle of bubbly Belstar “Brut” Prosecco from Veneto Italy for S$60++ 

On New Year’s Eve, Yardbird Singapore will be offering two curated set menus. Available from 4pm till 11pm, Yardbird’s sumptuous five-course dinner set menu (S$125++) begins with an appetising starter of crispy pork cracklings with avocado and fresh lime. Brimming with deep oceanic flavours, the second course of oysters and bubbles features fresh pacific oysters topped with smoked trout roe and pickled apple-horseradish mignonette. This is followed by the traditional muffuletta salad and mains such as the herb crusted skate wing, served with tater tots and beurre blanc, or the pan roasted Welsh rack of lamb served with celery root remoulade and a tart pineapple chutney. Chocolate lovers can satiate their cravings with the chocolate duo, which comprises a dark chocolate truffle with pistachio crumble and white chocolate semifreddo with sour cherry and pistachio. 

From 10pm, head on to the bar located along the waterfront promenade to enjoy the fireworks show with the NYE Fireworks menu (S$98++). Guests can pick three of their favourite bites from a menu of eight selected specials, which includes signature dishes such as the delicious Yardbird hot wings, served with a Nashville hot dip or a smoked spice chilli rub; the restaurant’s century old recipe of Lewellyn’s fried chicken with honey hot sauce; and the aged ham & arugula flatbread, topped with whipped ricotta and a drizzle of spiced honey. Pair the bites with a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Rose Reims champagne (S$98++), or opt for a two-hour free flow champagne package at S$148++. For reservations, call +65 6688 9959. 

#2 Adrift by David Myers 

Kick off the month-long festivities with Adrift’s annual Mistletoe & Martinis party on 6 December (9.30pm till late). Look forward to a fun-filled night complete with live band performances, delicious bites and handcrafted cocktails. Adrift’s mixology team will also be shaking up four special cocktails (S$20++) for the night, concocted using Four Pillars Gin. 

From 16 to 30 December, the restaurant is rolling out three unique omakase menus, inspired by the flavours of Japan. The first seven-course menu (S$98++) showcases Adrift’s forte in delivering wood-fired meats, with dishes such as Queensland rump cap with radicchio, pickled onion and sesame, as well as the woodfired prawn with head sauce and lardo. Seafood lovers will delight in the eight-course menu (S$128++), with highlights such as the scallop with kohl rabi, wasabi and sunflower; king crab chawanmushi with Szechuan spices and garden herbs, as well as the slipper lobster with cauliflower and hazelnut. 

For a truly deluxe experience, opt for the 11-course omakase menu (S$148++), which begins with oyster and champagne, followed by servings of flavour-forward dishes such as scampi with macadamia, celery and quinoa, Iberico pork loin with fennel and burnt apple, as well as wagyu striploin with onion, mustard and soy. 

On 31 December, ring in the New Year at Adrift’s NYE Black Tie and Bubbles party, starting from 9.30pm till late. Come dressed to the nines for an elegant night out, and opt for the champagne package to enjoy three hours of free-flow Perrier-Jouët at S$268++ per pax. 

For reservations, call +65 6688 5657. 

#3 AVENUE Lounge 

This year-end, AVENUE Lounge will be offering two Christmas cocktails to warm the soul and set guests in the mood. Guests can enjoy the winter berries sangria (Cabernet Sauvignon, Luxardo Marschino Liqueur, Cointreau, raspberry syrup and egg white) and the sneaky santa (Builleit bourbon, house-made spiced wine, crème de cacao, crème de menthe, lemon juice and egg white). Both cocktails are priced at S$22 nett and will be available throughout the month of December. 

On New Year’s Day, AVENUE will be running a Hungover and Broke promotion where guests can enjoy 50 per cent off all cocktails, house pours, house wines and beer, as well as 50 per cent off prosecco by the bottle, all night. 

During the festive period, the club lounge will remain open from 9pm till late on Christmas Eve, and from 29 to 31 December. For reservations, call +65 6688 8680. 

#4 Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer 

This December, burger and milkshake sensation Black Tap Craft Burger & Beer introduces the festive chocolate peppermint cheesecake shake (S$22++; available from 2 to 31 December). Indulge in a gratifying peppermint shake, served in a chocolate frosted rim with crushed peppermint, topped with a slice of peppermint chocolate chunk cheesecake, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Black Tap will also debut its December special, the shrimp pesto salad (S$26++; available for the whole month of December). A healthy yet flavourful treat, the salad features pesto dressed arugula, served with crunchy skewered shrimps, fried artichokes and parmesan cheese. For enquiries, call +65 6688 9957.

#5 Bread Street Kitchen & Bar by Gordon Ramsay

From 30 November to 26 December, Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay will be offering two three-course festive set menus. The Festive Season Menu (S$76++) features simple but flavourful dishes such as the beetroot cured salmon with pomelo and sturia caviar, and a creamy mushroom and chestnut risotto with truffle infused pesto. Meanwhile, the Royal Festive Menu (S$98++ per pax) offers a series of scrumptious sharing platters, perfect for group celebrations. Whet your appetite with a starter board of seared scallops with spiced red lentils puree and chorizo, Welsh rarebit stuffed mushroom, and more. Meat lovers will delight in mains such as Bread Street Kitchen’s famed classic beef filet Wellington, traditional roasted stuffed turkey breast, and braised turkey leg with pork crackling. Complete the meal with petite dark chocolate and raspberry cheesecake squares and a refreshing peach nougatine with peach jelly white ice cream. 

Usher in the New Year with Bread Street Kitchen’s luxurious six-course menu (S$185++, first seating at 5.30pm; S$249++, second seating at 8.15pm). The restaurant will be serving a series of decadent dishes, starting with delicious canapés such as smoked tomato arancini and foie gras and chicken liver parfait in brioche. Next, savour the hearty lobster and roasted pepper gazpacho, before enjoying starters such as the coronation chicken pie. Fans of Bread Street Kitchen can look forward to the restaurant’s signature beef filet wellington as a choice of main, before ending the meal on a sweet note with a dessert platter. 

For reservations, call +65 6688 5665. 

#6 Club55 

On 24 December, Marina Bay Sands’ premium lounge Club55 presents an opulent buffet spread, set against spectacular city lights 55 stories above ground. Guests will be treated to a selection of live stations serving dishes such as the 72 hours cooked Welsh lamb leg, slow-cooked Iberico pork tomahawk with green mustard, and black angus prime beef with wasabi and sea salt. Other delicious offerings include the fresh yellow tail hamachi with caviar at the seafood bar, Spanish Iberico ham at the charcuterie section, and creative appetizers and salads such as the texture of mushrooms with truffle aioli and porcini soil. After a grand feast, satisfy your sweet cravings with more than 15 exquisite desserts, featuring the apple tatin with Britany crumble biscuit, a warm hearty serving of Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, and Alsacien Kugelhopf (a traditional German cake). 

Available from 8.30pm till late, the buffet is priced at S$168++ per pax. For reservations, call +65 6688 8858. 

#7 Epicurean Market 2019 kicks off with exclusive in-restaurant specials on 13 Dec 

Marina Bay Sands’ hallmark culinary event, Epicurean Market, returns this holiday season from 13 to 15 December. The three-day food and wine extravaganza will kick off with a series of seven in-restaurant specials on 13 December. For a full list of in-restaurant events on 13 December, visit www.marinabaysands.com/epicurean-market/events.html. 

The fiesta spills over to Sands Expo and Convention Centre on the weekend of 14 and 15 Dec, with over 50 booths offering 60 signature bites from award-winning restaurants, endless tipples from renowned mixologists, 12 culinary and spirits masterclasses, and a stellar line-up of vendors who will debut their gourmet produce and spirits at a Christmas market. 

For more information, visit www.marinabaysands.com/epicureanmarket.

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