Binge – Festive Fine Dining That Don’t Bust Your Wallet

December is always a dangerous time. So much festive fare going round, how does one prevent one’s svelte girth from expanding? Plan your feasting, I say! Pick the ones worth expending your calorie quota on and forget the others. For if you must risk putting on a kilo or two this season, might as well ensure it’s worth it. Here are some deals we picked out for good food and good value.

Swissotel Stamford, Singapore – We adore the genius of the food at Jaan Par Andre despite its painful, perforate-me-with-a-fork pretentious name. Food here is fashionable, pretty, avant garde, monstrously clever, perfect for festivities, and totally not-doable in home kitchens. Look out for Chef Andre Chiang’s signature Lemon Sous Vide, lemon foam encased neatly in a deceptively glassy sheet of gelatine, and his other gorgeous dishes. A meal there is quite a roller coaster for the senses – visual, tactile, olfactory and all – plus you get a beautiful view from the top floor of Swissotel The Stamford. For first timers, go for his three course festive set lunch all December (except 25 and 26 Dec) at $58++. From Christmas Eve to boxing day, treat yourself to his 7-course degustation from $240++.

For dinky drinks, keep in mind the Tiger and Heineken Beer Bucket Special at Introbar at the Equinox Complex where a bucket of six bottled beers is going for $30++ throughout December. Upstairs at City Space, drink in the view of the skyline with a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne at $75++ per bottle, and the Rose Imperial Champagne at $95++ per bottle on 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January. Enjoy live jazz, too. (Minimum spending of $150 applies for window seats; book early.)

2 Stamford Road

Tel: 65-6338 8585

The French Kitchen – Absolutely love it here, for the food, service and value at TFK is always seriously top notch. Time to feast up with their festive three course lunch (7-23 Dec and 27-30 Dec) at $48++, which also comes with amuse buche and sorbet and a choice of dishes for each course. Highlights include roulade of sea trout fillet, foie gras terrine and marinated venison, Angus beef tenderloin, slow-cooked duck leg confit and Champagne Savarin. For more profound indulgence, their four course Christmas Eve Lunch ($88++) and six course Christmas dinner (24 and 25 Dec at $118++) must be among the best value in town for fine dining. The latter features trio of Slow-poached hen’s egg, black truffle coulis and smoked duck breast, guinea fowl and roasted chestnuts, roasted venison saddle and citrus scented baby baba.

7 Magazine Road, #01-03 Central Mall

Tel: 65-6438 1823

Four Seasons Singapore – The hotel’s restaurant One Ninety also offers perfectly good value, plus it surrounds you in totally hushed plushness. For Christmas Eve and Christmas, it’s serving an indulgent five-course traditional dinner (S$98++ and S$136++ with wine pairing) with dishes like Slow Cooked Salmon Royal Fillet with Golden Caviar, Fennel and Clementine Salad; Foie Gras Terrine with Champagne Jelly; Hazelnut Brioche and Caramelized Calvados Apple, Lobster Ravioli with

Winter Truffle Broth, Traditional Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Sole Fillet with Baby Spinach, White Butter Sauce and Herbs and Chocolate Yule Log with Marron Glace, Prune and Brandy Sauce. What’s nice is, they think of the kids, too, rather than keep them as an afterthought. Small people 11 and below have a special 3-course meal at $45++. How sweet is that?!

But if you’re going to be turkeyed out, check out Jiang Nan Chun’s Birds Nest Brunch ($63++) – great for good ole Mom and Grandma (good for skin!)....and if she's been really really nice, maybe even...dare I say it?....the MIL! It’s an a la carte buffet arrangement offering 100 of Jiang‐Nan Chun’s most popular creations including dishes with bird’s nest in unlimited servings. Just be warned there are two seatings – 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

190 Orchard Boulevard

Reservations: JiangNan Chun Tel: 65-68317220;

OneNinety at Tel: 65-68317250

Ristorante Bologna, Marina Mandarin – I always like this restaurant for its lovely Italian food and excellent value. Sadly, it is either forgotten by the fashionable crowd, or mistaken for being highly expensive as it resides in a luxury hotel. But hear this – Ristorante Bologna offers some of the best Italian fare in town, and it is an award winning restaurant, too and well worth putting in your restaurants-to-do list. From 3-23 Dec, it’s serving a festive buffet with choice of a la carte main course ($46++ weekdays) and a four course set dinner at $68++ Monday to Saturday while on Christmas Eve, its six course dinner is priced at $98++. I don’t know what they are serving up, but from experience, it’s always worth every penny and calorie invested.

6 Raffles Boulevard

Marina Square

Tel: (65) 6845 1111

Email: diningexpress.mms@meritus-hotels.com

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Buys - Keeping Time

What do snowflakes, black satin and floating diamonds have in common? They are all part of Chopard’s new Happy Sport collection.

Check out their 18-carat white gold ladies’ watch. The round-faced beauty (S$21,760) has a bezel set with diamonds (1.02 cts) and a black dial with 5 mobile diamonds. Its square-faced sister (S$28,660) has a similar bezel and dial with 7 mobile diamonds (1.52 cts). Both are quartz movement watches, water-resistant to 30 metres and come with a jet black satin strap.

Something sportier to match your Winter gear when you take to the slopes. Then go for the stainless steel pure white rubber strap with a stainless steel buckle that features a snowflake-spangled dial where the a sparkling flake and 3 floating diamonds revolve. Water resistant up to 30 metres (S$8.920). Available at the Chopard boutique: Unit 01-03 Takashimaya SC. Tel: +65 67338111

If you are a Chopard fan, make it a point to look out for their dazzling pieces specially designed for the upcoming film NINE. This is Academy award nominee Rob Marshall’s (Chicago and Memoirs of a Geisha) adaptation of a Tony award winning broadway musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (played by Academy award winning actor) Daniel Day-Lewis.

Includes other names like Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson. Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz and Sophie Loren. NINE will premier in London in December this year and open in theatres in February 2010.


- Elaine

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Buys - Don't you Love This Wall Decal?

We didn't get to post of picture of  Winkplay's wall decals in our earlier story on online shops for Xmas. Well, now that the pics are finally in, I thought I'd post this. Don't you just love it? We do. You can pick gorgeous decals or get them tailormade at http://winkplay.com/

Like Decorette, which we featured earlier (http://simplyfabulicious.blogspot.com/2009/11/buys-and-you-thought-you-had-to-go.html), they are a Singapore based online shop.

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Breakaway - Tis The Season To Live It Up

Some weeks ago, we wrote about good value Christmas stays in Hong Kong. (See the story http://simplyfabulicious.blogspot.com/2009/10/breakaway-one-of-best-peak-season-hotel.html) Now, we’re casting our envious eyes on luxury Christmas stays all around the world. If you can afford it, why not?...After all, it’s good for the soul to pamper our scintillating selves a little after a tought year and before the grind of the new year when it starts (big sigh all round!) all over again....

Claridge’s, London – If you’re stuck in London over Christmas, be warned that the entire city comes to a complete halt. Not fun. And since you’ll have absolutely nothing to do, you might as well bury yourself in luxury at Claridge’s over the two crucial nights of Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. The ‘Claridge’s Timeless Christmas’ two-night package (£865 or S$1,968 per person, 24-26 Dec) checks you into a Superior King room where you get traditional mince pies, stolen and mulled wine on arrival, pre-dinner cocktails in Claridge’s Bar and a five-course Christmas Eve dinner. Each guest gets an overnight stocking filled with edibles, then wake up on Christmas morning, to a full English breakfast followed by a horse-drawn carriage ride through Mayfair with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Christmas lunch is an eight-course menu. You get a late check out on Boxing Day, with souvenirs of a Claridge’s Christmas pudding and a WWF “Help Save Me” fluffy polar bear or penguin to take home. Fashionistas need to note that the 112 year old hotel is also decking its hall with a Christmas tree by John Galliano for Dior, with sparkling leaves and orchids in silver, white, blue and crystal.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7107 8842

Email reservations@claridges.co.uk

The Opposite House, Beijing – Just checking into this hotel automatically makes you uber-slick and chic. Auntie here needs some of that injection. What’s more, the hotel’s ‘A Tale of Two Houses’ package, available till 31 August next year, ties up with GREEN T. HOUSE Living, the ‘coolest bath house in China’ so by the end of your stay, they disgorge you a pampered, transformed, cool-to-bits, shopped out, massaged to smoothness and glammed to overflowing new woman.

The package of minimum two nights’ stay at The Opposite House includes a four-hour GREEN T. HOUSE Living spa experience for two, consisting of a scrub, bath experience, hydrating facial, face massage and two-hour '2-hands' massage, followed by a green tea-inspired lunch. With rates starting from RMB 7,688 for two nights in a Studio 45 room, The Opposite House throws in transfers between both houses in a Maserati Quattroporte (ie. super fancy car), including a breakfast for two, complimentary mini-bar and wifi, and unlimited access to workout and pool facilities, as well as flexible check-in/check-out times. The 99-room Opposite House is located at The Village in Sanlitun, ground zero for shopping and dining in Beijing.

Tel: +8610 6417 6688

Website: www.theoppositehouse.com

The Mira Hong Kong – How about traipsing over the our fave shopping city Hong Kong? The Mira Hong Kong’s Festive Indulgence Room Package (available 15 Dec – 5 Jan) includes City Room accommodation at HK$2,360 (S$422) per night with complimentary upgrade to a Parkview Room, daily breakfast at Yamm and a languorous Mira Signature Massage for two at the soon-to-open MiraSpa. Other perks are late 3pm check-out, complimentary WiFi in-room and around the hotel, use of MiraSpa facilities, daily newspaper, free local calls and festive goodies at turndown.

While you’re there, you must dine at WHISK, the latest restaurant by Chef Justin Quek, Singapore boy and multiple award winning celebrity super chef, formerly of Les Amis. He is serving up a four course lunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (HK$688 or S$123 with wine pairing – excellent value!) and a six-course Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner (HK$888 or S$158 with festive drinks; HK$1,288 or S$230 with wine pairing). Necessary info – you’ll like to know that the hotel is smack bang in Tsim Sha Tsui on Nathan Road. That means shop!

118 Nathan Road

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon

Tel: 852 2368 1111

www.themirahotel.com

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Binge - Meet The World Chocolate Master 2009

When you have a man with good hands and lots of chocolate, what’s a healthy girl to do? Nibble, of course!

Meet Sous Chef Shigeo Hirai, from the  Grand Hyatt Tokyo who was recently crowned World Chocolate Master 2009 in France.

If you're in Tokyo, make sure you pick up some of his chocolate concoctions at the hotel’s Fiorentina Pastry Boutique or have dessert at the hotel’s restaurants! At our age, best live it up and save our calories only for the best!

(Chef is pictured with his winning chocolate sculpture at the Chocolate Masters in France.)

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Buys - How About An Agnes b Limited Edition Car For Christmas?

If you’re the woman who dares grab life by the horns and take the punches with a bit of life-saving sense of humour, these Agnes b. designed limited edition cars are just for you. A fun, fashionable collaboration between the designer and Peugeot, these Peugeot 107 1.0 litre hatchbacks are priced at S$60,900 (with COE), at no extra premium to its regular price. Want a Christmas prezzie? Get Hubs to place the order – from now until all limited quantities earmarked for this project are snapped up.  The cars come with her signature logo as well! Perfect for the school run!

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Binge - Stylish Eats at H one in Hong Kong

Is this not a sumptuous eyefull?! From now til 15 Dec, H one - the swanky harbourside restaurant in Central, Hong Kong which is known for this fantastic view - is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. What caught our eye among their celebratory offerings is the gratis dessert fiesta and 50% discount on selected fine wines from their cellars.

What this means is that all guests dining at the restaurant in the evenings get free ‘dessert fiesta’ which includes a selection of 33 specialty desserts as well as a live station serving up desserts on rotation such Crepe Suzette, Cherry Jubilee, Mini Soufflés, Baked Alaska! Among the wines on discount are Dom Perignon and Krug champagnes, Penfold's Grange - Australia's most celebrated wine - and three classic Louis Latour Burgundies -- Meursalt 1er Cru 2002, Chassagne-Montrachet 2003 and Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2003. There’s also a 4-course 3rd Anniversary tasting menu (HK$698 or S$125) featuring premium, perfectly marbled mid-western beef with oysters, wagyu, foie gras, lobster, etc. Living in Hong Kong or swinging by just for a holiday, I'd say this is a perfect deal and venue to on a hot hot date!

H one is part of a chic three-venue concept which also features New York-style lounge bar G Bar and The Box.

Shop 4008, Podium Level 4,
ifc mall, 8 Finance Street,
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2805-0638

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Binge - Absolutely Gorgeous Christmas Confection!

It’s almost the end of November already and need to ramp up Christmas preps if we all want to Christmas fabuliciously. Don’t need to pound the pavements to find out what’s out there. Just scroll through our earlier Christmas postings and see the goodies the restaurants and shops have rolled out for the season. And there’s more….Here are the latest yummy highlights. (Pictured, Garibaldi Xmas log)

Cova Pasticceria-Confetteria - Check out Cova’s cute Santa toadstool house, Dolce Fungo, and Buone Feste, an elegant cream coloured creation adorned with white roses. These come in a choice of two flavours: the Aurora (S$56 nett for 500g) a light vanilla sponge cake layered with chocolate and pastry cream and Sacher (S$58 nett for 500g), a rich dark chocolate sponge cake layered with chocolate cream and apricot marmalade. Its handmade panettone is back for the second year in Singapore, specially air-flown from Milan. It comes in several sizes, and can be specially decorated too if you order a week in advance. Panettone priced from $12 to $98, and decorated versions from $78 for 500g. Finally, if the legs need a rest after last minute shopping, drop in for Cova’s X’mas tea spread from 18-25 Dec ($35++ to $48++); or brunch there on Christmas day or New Year’s Day with its buffet spread with choice of entrée. ($68++ per adult or $88++ with free flow of Prosecco, house wine or soft drinks; $28++ per child 5 -12 years old)

#01-20A Paragon

65) 6733 0777

De Ste – Don’t you absolutely love these? Beautiful, edible and truly different from the pack!...Definitely for the tables of hostesses with the absolute mostest. They are the work of Chef Stefano Deiuri, the chef-owner of DeSté, who wanted to offer “something uncommon, something wondrous to wow people, yet in line with the Christmas theme”. The edible Christmas candle ($80) comprises chocolate and hazelnut mousse, crunchy praline and coconut cream, while the christmsa log (pictured above) has a rock chocolate exterior filled with chocolate mousse, yuzu sabayon, mascarpone and raspberry ($85). They also have a Christmas ball ($69) which comes in mascarpone cheese and rock chocolate. Available in limited quantities only.

DeSté is located at 20 Upper Circular Road, #01-39/41, The Riverwalk.

New Stores Alert: A new DeSté chocolate boutique will be opening in November at Mandarin Gallery, #02-26, 33 A Orchard Road;and a third opening in December at 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, #01-25/25A. And you heard it from SimplyFab first!

Haagen Dazs – Ooh, little dinky treats which don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. That’s why we like these pretty babies: they call them Häagen-Dazs Gateau, handcrafted single serve (ie manageable temptation which one can yield to) ice cream desserts that come in six grown up flavours. Sweet Elegance is strawberry ice cream on a bed of cookie crumbs and covered with chocolate; Luscious Moment, dark chocolate with cookies and cream ice cream; Coffee Fantasia, coffee ice cream encased in a white chocolate dome and Macadamia Romance, macadamia nut ice cream encased in a pretty pink chocolate heart. Yes, corny names all round, but just think of the eating! Makes a nice gift, dainty dessert or just a treat for our highly deserving selves. Available in single piece, 3-piece and 5-piece gift sets at S$9+, S$25+ and S$40+ at all Häagen Dazs cafes.

- Ee Waun

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Binge - Eat Like Obama

APEC is over and the roads are back to normal. And if you fancy a sampling of what the world leaders ate when they were traipsing across our sunny congested island, the ever imaginative Fairmont Singapore has rolled out the APEC Menu. Available at Prego from 19 November for a limited period, this four course menu ($120) – designed by Director of Kitchens and old Singapore hand, Chef Otto Weibel – is exactly what the 21 world leaders wolfed down during the APEC dinner catered by the Fairmont Singapore at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay recently.

The menu pretties up local dishes which you may or may not recognise after their extreme makeover. Appetiser is Lobster Poached with Pickled Watermelon, Tobico Pearls and Organic Cresse with Sweet Chilli Dressing flavoured with Lemongrass ($35++), followed by Soto Ayam with Steamed Scallop Mousse, Begedil Coulis ($18++) and for main course, five-spice Braised Beef with Edamame Puree Caramelised Tomato Lollipop ($52++). Dessert is Eight Treasures Cheng Teng Terrine Pina Colada Ice Parfait Coconut Streusel ($15++).

Level 1, Fairmont Singapore
80 Bras Basah Road

Tel: 6431 6156 or email: dining.singapore@fairmont.com

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This Weekend - Check these out!

If you like unusual gemstones and jewelry then check out the PAVA collection from UK in their one-day special sale, this weekend.

The collection features a selection of dainty pieces, chunky accessories, coloured stones and minimalist items. Partial proceeds from the sales are in aid of the Rainbow Centre Children’s Early Intervention Programme.

Venue: 3 Monkeys Café, Holland Village (same row as the banks)

Date: Saturday, 21 November 2009

Time: 2.30 to 5.30 pm

Tel: +65 64691338



Cultural Sunday For the Kids

The school hols have just started, and if you don’t know what to do with the little ones, bring them over to the Asian Civilisations Museum this Sunday for an afternoon of activities dinky little do where they live out the life of old world explorers. Kids get a taste of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Korean culture through games, food, storytelling, art and craft and other activities. Exactly how Marco Polo fits into this, I do not know!

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum
Date: Sunday, 22 November
Time: 12-5pm
Tel: 63323284

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Buys - And You Thought You Had To Go Overseas To Buy Stuff Like This…..

The closer it gets to Christmas, the more ferocious the Orchard Road crowds become. Thanks to cyberspace, we can shop online. Here are some lovely online stores which offer gorgeous stuff at pretty good value. (And you probably thought you had to go overseas to get your hands on stuff like this!) So turn on your computer and shop local!

Girly Treats – I came across The Little Happy Shop when they were doing a ‘roadshow’ at my suburban haunt a while ago. They bring in the most delightful little dinkies which make perfect little gifts for girls both big and small. They’ve got a lovely range of Shinzi Katoh items such as tote bags, notebooks, pens, card holders, mugsets, aluminium bottles and schedule planners.

They’ve also got cute Elmer and Maisy Mouse lunch boxes by a French company called Petit Jour, which also does The Little Prince (le petit prince) cardboard suitcases, nad plenty of other luxe stocking stuffers for the season. You can either get them delivered or pick them up in Holland Village. Shop and get more details at www.thelittlehappyshop.com

Quality Games & Toys – If you’re looking for wholesome, good quality games for the kids, The Beehive stocks plenty of award winning board and card games for kids 3 years and up from good U.S. brands like Gamewright, Discovery Bay, Gambit, etc, mostly from the USA. These are not the usual suspects you’ll find in Toys R Us. Instead, they are unique, quality stuff that you can select according to age or even learning value, and at very reasonable prices too. Delivers within 3-7 working days. Shop at http://www.thebeehive.com.sg/

Funky Decals & Decor - I was hunting around for some wall decals lately and stumbled upon a number of local online shops selling and even customizing these things. Apart from going crazy and buying them up to refresh you room, I figure they make nice gifts too, especially if you know your giftee’s taste well enough.

For elegant wall decals with lots of nature and birds and flowers, you’ll like www.decorettestore.com – very ID and ‘atas’ looking. Their patterns come in lots of colours for you to choose from and you can get quotes customized too. They even have Christmas themed decals too for the season. ('It's Xmas Time decal pictured left, S$45.)

But if you like something more playful and bold, I’d go to www.winkplay.com for more lighthearted decals – great for kids and the young at heart. Yes, they also have the elegant floral decals, but I like the fun ones better – like coloured bookshelves, a treehouse with quirky characters, aliens and odd creatures (for the kids of course!). Shops like Ameba, Anthropology and Epitome carry some of their decals, but the online store would be the place for the widest range. Winkplay also customizes decals, and can turn your favourite photo into a huge decal too, if that’s your thing.

- Ee Waun

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Buys - Bag Lady - Part 3

We also spot some nice bags at Fossil (usually known for its watches). Quality leather bags mainly in soft lamb leather and you can actually order these online with free delivery in Singapore and Malaysia for any order above S$99. We especially liked these ones:

Talita Crossbody S$258

Matches everything and comes in softly pleated lamb leather

Talita Leather Hobo S$328

Simple silhouette that has a versatile shape. PDA and cell phone pockets inside.

Kristy Leather Satchel S$368

Colourful lining inside this roomy bag. Great for running errands.

Kristy Leather Shopper S$408

Castille Satchel S$288

Clean lines and classic shape. Made in soft leather. 
Many interior pockets to organise your essentials.

Order these alone with their wallets, watches and jewellery online at: http://www.fossilsingapore.com.sg

- Elaine

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Buys - Bag Lady - Part 2

Also lots of fun bags to oogle at this season.

Lulu from Australia, designed and founded by English-born Louise Hopkins calls her new collection the ‘Duchess Collection’. Lulu prints are all funky and copyrighted by the brand and their unique selling point is that each of the bags are light, durable, plastic coated, water resistant and easy to clean. 

Poolbag Basketweave S$110

Poolbag Polkadot S$110

New Yorker Peacock S$90

Charlotte in Marigold S$95

Devonshire in Peacock S$75

Venice Peacock S$65

An interesting point to note is that some of the totes, handbags and tennis bags that are made and sold exclusively in Singapore (not available in Australia). Bags are priced between $55 and $130 with smaller pouches and toiletry bags between $9 and $38. Great place for Christmas gifts. For more details, see: www.luluaustralia.com.sg

- Elaine

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Buys - Bag Lady - Part 1

You can’t resist a good bag? Nor can we. We share the few new beauties that have emerged this season.

Chloe launches the “Christmas Paraty” (yes, that is ‘party’ spelt incorrectly and on purpose). This emblematic model for the brand at HK$16,170 is a limited edition for Christmas 09. Created by Hannah Macgibbon, the bag has a black velvet interior and sophisticated details like a detachable dark velvet pompom inlayed with gold rivets and outlined with a gold chain inspired by the “fleur’ handbag. Metallic bronze leather is used on the underside of the black handles and this subtly outlines an inside pocket. A discreet gold metallic ‘Chloé’ logo enhances the front of the handbag. See: www.chloe.com

Tods launches two bags: the Pashmy Shoulder Bag for women in vibrant colours with striking art deco style brass metal chain handle and a Men’s Pashmy Bag which is utilitarian and light weight with a central leather band in different striking colours. Both bags are HK$6,700 each. See: www.tods.com

Chopard also launches The Mini Caroline line of handbags which promise to shield your personal effects from the frosts of winter. The natural look of reversed sheepskin and brown leather allow the fine details of the Mini Caroline to emerge, such as the small heart with floating diamonds that adorns the clasp. S$2990. See: www.chopard.com

Chanel also launches their Coco Cocoon fronted by Lily Allen. Reversible and made in puffy leather, this one reminds me very much of a cushy camping pillow or sleep bag. Quite a difference from the usual Chanel style but I like the fun that these piece adds. Although I have to say that I have already seen the rip offs hit the street markets in Mongkok. I am sure Coco would not rest in peace. See: www.chanel.com

- Elaine

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WEEK 6 Gift Guide - Get A Hamper

When the word 'hamper' comes up, I automatically think "laundry" or "tins of abalone, bottles of health tonic and cheap wine". Today, the word 'hamper' has definitely come a long way and even the chi chi are getting in on the act, in a six-star style, of course.

FROM THE LINK

The Link Home has a beautiful hamper offering this year called ‘A Little Something Special’ that offers gifts from champagne to sublime keepsakes. Look out for the Diptyque range of creams, candles and room sprays which The Link exclusively retails, wellness gifts including diffusers and scented sachets, gifts for the gourmet hostess and the wine connoisseur. 

Gift sets featuring Diptyque

Tea Hostess Set 

Wine Connoisseur Gift Set 

Expect each hamper to be exquisitely selected and beautifully styled. Like what you see, call Zach at gift@thelink.com.sg at tel: 6736 0645. Discounts apply for bulk purchases of above 5 sets.

FROM TWG

Set to infuse the Christmas spirit, the TWG Tea Salon has two lovely offerings. Take a look at their World Voyage Tea Set and Red Christmas Tea Set, both designed to delight the palate and warm the heart.

The World Voyage Tea set at S$120 is housed within an elegant box and sleeve enclosing six petite TWG Tea caviar-sized tea tins, each filled with a festive collection of fine teas (50g each).

Flavours to be enjoyed in this set are the Pomme Prestige Tea, an alluring black tea suffused with the lively aroma of fragrant apples, French Earl Grey, delicately infused with ripe citrus fruits and deep blue cornflowers, Okayti Prestige, a bold, aromatic darjeeling, the Alexandria Tea, a brilliant mixture of green teas, punctuated with patent nuances of mint and Mediterranean spices. Paying homage to Singapore is the Singapore Breakfast Tea, an intricate, natural blend of green tea, black tea, rich vanilla and rare spices and the Red Christmas Tea, theine-free rooibos tea perfumed with a festival of flavours and holiday spices. This festive blend promises a wonderful assembly of rich and full flavours to be appreciated and enjoyed amongst family and friends.

The Red Christmas Tea (50g) is also sold separately, beautifully packaged in its own gift box at S$22. Available from 1 December at the TWG Tea Salon and Boutique at Republic Plaza, Takashimaya Department store and ION Orchard.

- Elaine

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