IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Executive chef Alex Phan of Porta at Park Hotel Clarke Quay will impress couples of all ages with his four-course Valentine Set Menu ($64/person). The meal starts with a comforting Thai Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup, and is followed by an indulgent Foie Gras, pan-seared and served with strawberries and a balsamic reduction. Choose between a succulent Kurobuta Pork Belly or delicate Norwegian Salmon for your mains, and cap off the meal with the contemporary Multi-textures of Chocolate. Prosecco will also be available by the glass at a $10 supplement.
Lobby Level, 1 Unity Street. Tel: 6593 8855
Dinner with a view is a staple of Valentine’s Day dates, and The Carvery at Park Hotel Alexandra is certainly a suitable venue. Be one of the 10 couples to join the exclusive Valentine’s Day Pool Side Dinner Experience ($168/couple); take in the verdant vistas of the Southern Ridges from the alfresco dining area next to the hotel’s infinity pool while indulging in a four-course menu consisting of dishes like 24-hour Braised Beef Shortrib, luxurious Seafood Platter, and a Valhorna Chocolate Terrine. If you miss the opportunity, The Carvery will also be offering an enhanced Valentine’s Dinner Buffet ($68) that compliments the restaurant’s signature roasts with an array of Valentine’s Day-themed desserts.
Level 7, 323 Alexandra Road. Tel: 6828 8880
Fancy a good steak? Gordon Grill at Goodwood Park Hotel has been an institution since its opening in 1963, and will be offering a four-($288/person) and five-course set dinner ($308/person). Enjoy the refreshing Crab Salad with Compressed Watermelon, Plum and Caviar, and decadent Poached Lobster with Chicken Roulade, before savouring the steakhouse’s signature Grilled Japanese Wagyu Beef Sirloin. The unctuous slab is served with a rich Bordelaise sauce and accompanied by a creamy pumpkin truffle puree. Cut the richness by ending the meal with the tangy Pink Profiteroles, stuffed with yuzu cream, raspberry jelly and mango passion fruit sorbet.
Lobby Level, 22 Scotts Road. Tel: 6730 1744
Couples with a preference for Asian flavours will enjoy the five-course set dinner ($98/person) from at National Gallery. Toast
