Hello New Year, hello new tables! From the café-hopping junkies to die-hard oriental palates, coffee addicts to heartland explorers, there is something for everyone in our first edition of Hot New Tables 2014. Read on for this month’s foodie adventures!
Tippling Club
Uprooting from the Hill and moving to cooler digs in Tanjong Pagar, Tippling Club continues to bring the best of modern culinary art to the table. This time with a much-appreciated fresh casual concept that is more welcoming and accessible to the every-day folk. Aside from the ever-popular tasting menus, Tippling Club is rolling out a brand new lunch menu that is nothing short of decadence, and surprisingly easy on the wallet. We’re sold. Read our full review here.
Tippling Club, 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088641, p. 6475 2217. Open for Mon-Fri 12-3pm (lunch), Mon-Sat 6pm-late (dinner), Mon-Sat 12pm-12am (bar).
Table by Rang Mahal
Table by Rang Mahal
Joining Rang Mahal’s award-winning group of restaurants, Table by Rang Mahal elevates Indian cuisine in Singapore to greater heights. Located on the ground floor of Naumi Hotel, this culinary haven serves up authentic traditional Indian fare, like chicken tikka, Bengali fish masala, and chilli cheese kulzza in modern, minimalist forms.
Table by Rang Mahal, 41 Seah Street, Naumi Hotel, Singapore 188396, p. 6403 6005. Open daily 7-12am.
Stirling Highway
Stirling Highway
When you’re on your next café-hopping jaunt, make one of your pit stops Stirling Highway – a labour of love by a group of young friends who discovered their passion for food while pursuing their degrees in Australia. Nestled in the Ridgewood neighbourhood, Stirling Highway may pose a challenge to poor navigators (thank you google maps) but their piquant pastries, delectable brunch bites, and selection of unique teas, like ice wine and cream earl grey, more than makes up for it!
Stirling Highway, 5 Ridgewood Close, Unit #G1, Ridgewood Condominium, Singapore 276696, p. 6464 9607. Open Mon 11am-9pm, Wed-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm.
Pints & Curries
Opened by the good folk behind Bar Bar Black Sheep, this new gastro-bar and specialty kitchen is giving seasoned party-goers a new haunt for their pre-drinks or post-party remedies. Retaining their stronghold in North Indian and Thai cuisine, diners can expect a selection of curries, tandoori items, and briyanis, alongside Thai classics like green curry and tom yum soup. Craft beers and ciders are aplenty; take a swig from a bottle of brewdog punk IPA aka beer for rebels, or go with the refreshing little creatures pale ale from down under!
Pints & Curries, Clarke quay, #01-14, 3D River Valley Rd, Singapore 179023. Open Sun-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am.
Assembly Coffee
Assembly Coffee
Housed in Evans Lodge, with Hatched as its neighbour, Assembly Coffee gladly claims to be a member of Singapore’s third wave coffee movement. These folk brew a mean cuppa with beans from Liberty Coffee and Geisha Specialty, and intend to source from Aussie land, aka coffee capital of the world, in the near future. To go with your lattes, we suggesting getting their sandwiches, like pulled pork and smoked salmon, or go sweet with their espresso-infused cinnamon rolls and assorted cakes.
Assembly Coffee, 26 Evans Road, Singapore 259367, p. 6735 5647. Open Tue-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sun 10am-830pm.
Bincho
Joining the mix is Bincho, a 70 year-old traditional coffee house stylishly spruced up by Unlisted Collection. Fronting the store is a seemingly inconspicuous old-school mee pok stall. Venture further in and you’ll discover a modern open-concept yakitori bar, helm by Chef Asai Masashi, and a cocktail bar, with playful Japeritifs concocted by Stefan Ravalli of The Library. Intrigued? We know we are!
Bincho, 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-19, Singapore 162078, p. 6438 4567. Open Tue-Fri 6pm-12am, Sat-Sun 12-3pm and 6pm-12am.
Tart Blanc
Tart Blanc
Huddle round sweet tooths, this one is good. Local sister duo Diana and Syncilia Koh, both incredible desert-makers, recently set up Tart Blanc – a brand new bakery at Millenia Walk which specialises in good ol’ tarts. You’ll be spoilt for choice with yummilicious flavours like banana chocolate silk, lemon blackberry, our personal fave – blueberry lavender chocolate, and loads more. Chase it all down with a glass of their refreshing tea mocktails!
Tart Blanc, 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-102, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596, p. 6238 6893. Open Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.
Longtail Asian Brasserie & Bar
Dinner with a stunning view of the Marina Bay promenade – that’s what is in store when you’re at Longtail. Serving up Southeast Asian street grub with a modern twist, their Asian Fusion treats will cater to both Asian and non-oriental palates alike. Complete your lavish meal with one of the bar’s handcrafted cocktails, prepared with tropical ingredients like ginger and kumquat, which are guaranteed to hit the spot.
Longtail Asian Brasserie & Bar, 70 Collyer Quay, #01-03, Customs House, Singapore 049323, p. 6532 1319. Open Mon-Sat 1130am-11pm.