Restaurant Week Lunch at The Boathouse

For my 2nd meal during restaurant week, I returned to the place where I held my ROM ceremony, the Waterboat House. It was occupied by Bacchus Boathouse previously, but now standing in its place is the Boathouse Restaurant. 

I was pleasantly surprised by their salmon tart. A sweet and salty savory dish. 

Their duck leg confit was roasted till perfection, crispy skin on the outside and soft tender meat on the inside.

Their rainbow cake was just average, Well, it looked too pretty to resist ordering!

Boathouse Restaurant

Add: 3 Fullerton Road, #03-01 The Waterboat House, Singapore 049215

Tel: 6538 9038

http://www.boathouse.com.sg/

Restaurant Week Lunch at Forlino

My first out of 3 meals at Restaurant Week October 2013 was at Forlino.

We were off to a great start when they served us their bread with cheese shavings. Sadly, it ended right there.

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I find that their dishes were just average. Of the 2 dishes I had, I think their appetizer was the best. How wrong can one go with salad?

I ordered their slow braised beef short rib as my main course, and I was not impressed. The meat wasn't soft enough even though it was braised. It didn't taste fresh too.

And I didn't even finish their chocolate mousse.

Forlino

Add: 1 Fullerton Road, #02-06, Singapore 049213

Tel: 6690 7564

http://forlino.com/

8th wedding anniversary celebration

My mum took leave from her work and dar and me were able to sneak in a staycation to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. Where else but our favorite W Singapore at Sentosa Cove. This would be our 2nd stay here.

This time round, we booked a Fabulous Room which came with a balcony with seats outside.

I never get tired of this view.

And it was time to chill and lie on the deck chair.

Back in the room, we found a cake and a bar of chocolates complimentary for our anniversary celebration. These days, it seems that every hotel give out a standard cake in cases of any celebration. How about throwing in a bottle of wine?

And it was time for dinner! I've been looking forward to eating at Skirt. 

Their bread was quite nice, and we finished the whole loaf!

We had their squid as a starter.

We were told to drink the clear bottle of liquid before having the steak. To cleanse our taste bud I think. Erm, I forgot what the red bottle was for.

And here comes the main attraction. Dar had their very popular Blackmore Wagyu Skirt Steak while I had their Tajima Australian Crossbred Wagyu Ribeye. Both tasted so good! This coming from me, who loves the steak at CUT. I think Skirt is the next closest one can get. Considering their reasonable price, Skirt is at the top of my list for steak places. 

We ordered as well 3 sides to share, their hand cut garlic fries, sauteed portobello mushroom and asparagus with quail eggs and burnt butter.

Their aging cabinet!

Skirt

Add: W Singapore at Sentosa Cove

Tel: 6808 7278

http://www.wsingaporesentosacove.com/en/skirt

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And this was the night view from our room!

We face timed the girls before they went to bed. I think They though it was fun to speak to us with the iPad.

And soon it was time to head home. Not before we took one last dip.

W Singapore at Sentosa Cove

Add: 21 Ocean Way, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098374

Tel: 6808 7288

http://www.wsingaporesentosacove.com/

Mambo Beach Club

This was our first and last time at Mambo Beach Club.

The reason why we were here in the first place was because Tanjong Beach Club was closed, and we didn't want to disappoint the girls without enjoying a dip in the pool and a dab at playing with the sand. Hence we turned around and walked to the other club that is situated at Siloso Beach instead.

The service was horrible. We showed ourselves in and sat at the deck chairs for a full 20 minutes before someone came and tell us that we have to pay a surcharge to be seated at the deck chairs. Fine. We will pay. And there we were left alone again for another 15 minutes before I have to get the attention of that same someone to ask for a menu. WTF?

Mambo Beach Club

Add: 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098996

Tel: 6276 6270

http://mambobeachclub.com.sg/