Hot New Tables June 2012

Top Restaurants to Try in June

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Remember our first feature of Hot New Tables?

It was so well-received that we’ve decided to make the article a regular mainstay – yep, we are giving up our waistlines for the job.

This month, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants you need to get to – from modern Thai cuisine and hearty Italian fare to modern tapas dining – we’ve got it all covered. Just be sure to make those reservations ‘cos all these restaurants have fully packed spaces to prove their excellent nosh.

Have a new restaurant recommendation? Email us at beinspired@thehoneycombers.com!

Salt Tapas & Bar
Luke Mangan of Salt Grill & Sky Bar has re-defined the tapas scene in Singapore. The excellent and reasonably-priced fare means a fully packed restaurant so make your reservations and don’t come wanting to make fruitful conversation – it gets pretty noisy. Our favourites: Tagine of snapper and octopus, chickpeas, silverbeet, date, and lemon; Tuna tartare, ruby grapefruit, wasabi mayo, and the unmissable Gooey hot chocolate tart, caramelised banana, and salted caramel ice-cream.
Price: $9-32 for mains
Where: #01-22A, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103, p. 6837 0995
Mon-Thu tapas 1130am-10pm, drinks till1130pm; Fri-Sat tapas 1130am-1030pm, drinks till 1130pm; Sun1130am-9pm, drinks till 10pm

Nosh at Rochester Park
Modern bistro fare with highlights like Tamarind Marinated Beef Tenderloin and Almond and Sesame Encrusted Eggplant. More than half of Nosh’s menu is vegetarian or can be made vegetarian.
Price: $21-33++ for mains
Where: 9 Rochester Park, Singapore 139220, p. 6779 4644
Dinner Tue-Sun 6-1030pm, Brunch Sat-Sun 1030am-230pm; Bar Tue-Sun 6pm-12am, Fri, Sat and P.H. eve 6pm-1am

Osteria La Luna Rossa
Make your reservations ahead of time for this Japanese-influenced Italian restaurant. Its set lunch menu is highly popular and well-worth your money.
Price: $36-68
Where: Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Road #02-01, Singapore 228209, p. 6636 2951
Daily Lunch 11am-3pm, High Tea 2-430pm (Sat and Sun only), Dinner 6-1030pm

Vineyard at Hort Park
Nestled in the quiet greenery of Hort Park, Vineyard serves a mix of French, Italian, and Thai cuisine. Perfect for romantic anniversary celebrations.
Price: $12-60 for mains
Where: 33 Hyderabad Rd, #02-02, Singapore 119578, p. 6479 7977
Mon-Thu 12-3pm, 6-11pm; Fri and P.H. eve 12-3pm, 6-1am; Sat 12pm-1am; Sun 12pm-11pm

Beets Modern Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarians rejoice! Beets does have a limited menu, but it executes what it does have well. Our top picks include the leek and potato soup with truffle “caviar”, baked brie in filo pastry with red pepper pesto, and the breaded Portobello stuffed with caviar aubergine.
Price: $15-23++ for mains
Where: 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679, p. 6475 6869
Mon-Sun 12-3pm, 6-11pm

OTTO Locanda
Led by the same partners fronting OTTO Ristorante, OTTO Locanda opened its doors mid-April 2012. Locanda features a traditional Italian menu and a casual trattoria style of dining, unlike its sophisticated sister, OTTO Ristorante.
Price: $10-30++
Where: 32 Maxwell Road, #01-03, Singapore 069115, p. 6224 0978
Mon-Fri 1130am-2pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat 6pm-10pm

Food for Thought at Botanic Gardens
There’s so much to love at Food for Thought and even more to enjoy at its recently opened Botanic Gardens Outlet. Hot favourites include their pancakes and their new brunch menu ($8 for any three items).
Price: $8-23
Where: 1 Cluny Road #B1-00, Singapore Botanic Gardens, p. 6338 4848
Sun-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm

Ristorante Amarone
Helmed by Chef Osvaldo Forlino of No Menu on Boon Tat Street, Amarone moves away from the casual eatery vibe to a more formal restaurant. It’s packed with corporate executive types during lunch hours so make sure to reserve your table in advance.
Price: $20-30++ for mains
Where: #01-08 Capital Tower, 168 Robinson Road, Singapore 068912, p. 6423 0464
Mon-Fri 8-11am, 1130am-230pm, 6-930pm, Sat 6-930pm

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