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22 January 2009

Forget the New Year diets as there's a host of fab new restaurants to try out around town, from American diner to fine-dining there's something for everyone... except those on a diet!

7atenine
This little gem is tucked under the esplanade theatre. The food here is amazing quality, innovative and interesting, and the chef is reminiscent of a French Jamie Oliver. The setting is very white, clean and modern with outdoor and indoor dining.
We love: The amazing tapas menu for lunch at $37++ it's incredible value for such excellent quality.
a. 01-10-12 Esplanade mall p. 63380789

Absinthe Restaurant
Amazing French service, oui! Fine French cuisine, oui! Chic French atmospheres, oui! The owners of OSO have done an outstanding job with this lovely little French restaurant. Merci beaucoup!
Share the love: Divine 8 course Valentines degustation for $220++ per couple.
a. 46 Bukit Pasoh Road p. 6222 9068

Café Iguana
The Mexican restaurant that we know and love has opened in the 'burbs.
We love: Our favourite margarita's now in two locations.
a. 12 Greenwood Avenue p.6462 1533

Double Bay Australian Dining and Bar
The substantial menu specializes in Aussie staples such as Fish n Chips, pies and beers with the huge snapper pie as their signature dish.
We love: The atmosphere is casual, light and more down to earth than the real Double Bay.
a. 252 North Bridge Road #01-22A Raffles City p. 6334 6530

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant
The $3.5 million was well spent as the interior of the heritage building at Dempsey Hill certainly has the Wow Factor. The authentic Thai menu includes changing specials which are both new creations by individuals and family recipes handed down through the generations of Thai families and judged by Jim Thompson's tasting jury.
We love: The cocktail bar also offers fine wines by the glass and tastings to help choose the perfect match with your food.
a. 45 Minden Road, Dempsey Hill p. 6475 6088

La Villa
The stunning candle lit garden and smooth jazzy tunes creates a romantic outdoor dining experience. A quality European menu and attentive service is the icing on the cake. One not to miss.
Share the love: An extravagant Valentine's 8 course set menu for $148 pp.
a. 341 River Valley Rd, #01-03 p. 6836 5286

One on the Bund
Contemporary Chinese cuisine with a Western twist - interested? The dishes include crispy lamb ribs, fresh scallops accompanied with pomelo, braised snails in spicy Chinese wine sauce and crispy chicken served on a bed of red chilli. The fabulous interior features an open flame roast duck kitchen, a noodle bar where chefs prepare fresh, handmade noodles, a dessert bar and a chill out bar
We love: The live DJ's every Friday and Saturday from 9.30pm - 12.30am.
a. 80 Collyer Quay, Clifford Pier p. 6221 004

New to Eat | 22 January 2009 at 11:00 AM

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