Get your much-needed dose of fresh air and soak up the summer fun and madness. This year, Expat Choice has curated some summer-loving dining experiences and tipples. From curated summer edition drinks to barbecue evenings, let us help you stay cool and refreshed. Image Credit: The Riverhouse (Yin Bar)
The Riverhouse Shaking up Summer
At The Riverhouse try their all-new boozy creations - Iced Popsicle Cocktails ($18++), Dirty Tropical Punch ($40++) and Fruit infused Shots ($30++ for a tray of 6, $50++ for a tray of 12).
Pick your poison and quench your thirst all at once! To sweeten up the summer further, enjoy a hearty potato-based casserole dish layered with eggplant, zucchini, tomato sauce and a luscious layer of béchamel sauce. Meatless Moussaka ($28++) is just the epitome of Greek comfort food.
Available for dine-in from until 31 July, enjoy these summer specials at Mimi Restaurant, Yin Bar and Zorba The Greek Taverna at The Riverhouse. Reservations for The Riverhouse can be made at +65 8879 0688 or via email at enquries@theriverhouse.sg
The Garage A Mango Affair
At The Garage, expect to savour a taste of succulent mangoes in three uniquely crafted mango-centric items. In celebration of summertime and in collaboration with Singapore Botanic Garden’s Mango Ethnobotany Exhibition, choose from a white rum infused Mango Mojito ($16++), Mango Mocktail ($8 nett) garnished with dried mango, or a sweet tropical Mango Jar Shortcake ($10 nett) that is made of fluffy vanilla sponge, mango cream and mango jelly.
These refreshing mango dishes are available respectively at Botanico (Mango Mojito), Bee’s Knees at The Garage (Mango Mocktail and Mango Jar Shortcake), and Bee’s Knees Petite (Mango Jar Shortcake) until 31 July. Visit the website or more information. Reservations for Botanico can be made here. Reservations for Bee’s Knees can be made here
The Summerhouse Summer Getaway
The Summerhouse brings a piece of France to Singapore's northern countryside with summer barbecue and fine French wine appreciation in celebration of La fete Nationale. Kick back and relax with long French BBQ ($30++ per person) evenings or cheers to a good time with Wildseed Bar’s thirst-quenching Wild Cocktail Flight ($25++) all night long. The flight highlights four housemade summer tipples - Cucumber Coolie, Lychee Mojito, Mojito and Hidden Oasis. At Wildseed Cafe, you are invited to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party where you can experience a wild summer with cakes and cookies as mad as the hatter.
With a themed Mini Mad Hatter’s Tea Set ($15++) that is perfect for children under the age of ten, kids can enjoy two Don’t Be Late Cookies and a Cheshire Cat’s Lemon Pound Cake in a reusable keepsake lunchbox, alongside their choice of juice!
All summertime specials are available at The Summerhouse, Wildseed Bar, and both Wildseed Cafe at The Summerhouse and The Alkaff Mansion until 31 July.
For more information, learn more here for The Summerhouse can be made through +65 8809 5840, via email here. Reservations for Wildseed Bar can be made through +65 9643 9116, via email here. Reservations for Wildseed Cafe can be made through +65 8126 7524, via email here.
The Alkaff Mansion El Verano
On the historic grounds of The Alkaff Mansion, get ready to soak up the vibrant, sunny Spanish summer vibes with an El Verano Cocktail Masterclass ($38++ per person) that runs every Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm at TXA Gastrobar. Try your hand at making TXA’s signature Tinto de Pintxo cocktail and a second surprise cocktail thereafter.
Throughout the entire month of July, enjoy an exclusive classic mojito promotion ($10++) that is guaranteed to quench your summer thirst as well. Over at Wildseed Cafe at The Alkaff Mansion, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party themed Mini Mad Hatter’s Tea Set ($15++) with two Don’t Be Late Cookies, a Cheshire Cat’s Lemon Pound Cake and juice in a reusable keepsake lunchbox is also available.
WhatsApp +65 8123 8484 to sign up for El Verano Cocktail Masterclass on 7, 14, 21, 28 July. Limited slots available. All other exclusive specials are available until 31 July.
Reservations for TXA Gastrobar can be made directly through the website, through +65 8123 8484 or via email here. Reservations for Wildseed Café at The Alkaff Mansion can be made through +65 8126 8484, or directly through the website
1-ATICO
Tuck into sublime dishes and drink in the sky-scraping panorama 55 floors up, balanced by excellent wines, food and accommodating hospitality. You'll find a multitude of experiences at ATICO - dine at the city's finest this summer.
With every purchase of FLNT’s Set Lunch until 31 July, choose to add on a supplementary glass of Golden Drop Sake ($10++) or Karakuchi Sake ($15++) for an extra summer treat. At FIRE, discover an exciting 6-course Summertime Menu x Chef Soledad & Chef Nicolas ($158++ per person for public, $138++ per person for Argentineans).
This menu runs from 16 July to 29 August 2021. Reservations for 1-ATICO can be made through +65 80281489 or via email at reservation@1-atico.sg
