Where To Eat & Drink: Special Bakery Collabs, Hokkien Festival With Authentic Fare & More

Always on the hunt for new dining spots? We bring you sound bites on where to eat, including new restaurant and eatery openings, the best places for your after-work tipple, and what’s new in the food scene.

What's new: Indonesian coffee chain Kenangan Coffee has landed in Singapore, and the Singapore Hokkien Lam Ann Cultural Festival is now on with culinary treats. Plus, dive into special collaborative menus from Meatsmith and Burnt Ends Bakery, as well as Boeuf and Le Matin Patisserie.

Kenangan Coffee opens in Singapore

Indonesian coffee chain Kenangan Coffee (also known as “Kopi Kenangan” in Indonesia) has made its debut on our sunny shores. The 62-seater nestled within Raffles City Shopping Centre spans 915 sq ft.

Signature drinks include the Kenangan Latte (from $4.90), a blend of espresso and Black Aren, which is palm sugar derived from the sap of the Arenga Pinnata Palm in Java. This adds fruity, caramel-like, and subtly smoky notes. Other brws to go for include the Creamy Latte (from $4.90) and the Avocado Coffee (from $6.50). For non-coffee options, try the Ice Shaken Strawberry or Passion Fruit Teas (from S$4.50), Hot or Ice Chocolate, or Avocado Milk.

Pair your java with a bite or two. Pastries like the classic Pain Au Chocolate ($3.20), a sweet-meets-savoury Salted Caramel Cruffin ($4.20), and Creamy Chicken Pie ($6.20) are on the menu.

Kenangan Coffee is at #B1-K10, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103.

Authentic Hokkien fare at the Singapore Hokkien Lam Ann Cultural Festival

Singapore Lam Ann Association is presenting its first-ever Singapore Hokkien Lam Ann Cultural Festival which runs from Sep 29 to Oct 8, 2023. The festival is a vibrant tribute to the rich culture and deep-rooted heritage of the Nan'An province in Fujian, China. It unfolds as a lively extravaganza featuring an array of Lam Ann cuisine, history, and arts, all set against a backdrop of thrilling activities and a multitude of captivating live performances.

You can look forward to nearly 20 food stalls offering a diverse selection of over 40 Hokkien classics. These mouthwatering dishes include rice dumplings, Hokkien chicken rice, Honglai braised duck, and Chinese mustard green rice, a Lam Ann comfort dish. For those with a sweet tooth, indulge in traditional treats like sweet potato cake, Quanzhou peanut soup, and ang ku kueh. These delectable flavours are complemented by a lively schedule of cultural activities and family-friendly workshops suitable for all ages.

From Sep 29 to Oct 8, 2023 (11am to 9pm). Singapore Lam Ann Association is at 30 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238974. Visit its website for more information.

Meatsmith and Burnt Ends Bakery serve up a special menu at Rumours Beach Club

Meatsmith and Burnt Ends Bakery, F&B offshoots of the Burnt Ends Hospitality Group, have teamed up with Rumours Beach Club for a limited-time collab that'll run the weekend of Oct 6 to 8, 2023.

Great for sharing is the Rumours X Meatsmith Meat Platter ($58++), with delectable grilled morsels of Grilled Tender Taliwang Chicken and Signature 14-hour Smoked Brisket, as well as Rumours' Juicy Pork Ribs and Sweet Grilled Corn with Creole Butter. Make it a heartier affair with snacks like Chilli Cheese Nachos ($18++), Padron Peppers with Harissa ($12++) or Brisket Spring Roll ($12++).

From Burnt Ends Bakery, you can savour a medley of sweet and savoury baked treats. Sink your teeth into Sausage Rolls ($8++), Tomato Burrata Galette ($8++) for a new twist on quiche, or the rich hearty Beef Pie ($16++). Or get your sugar fix with the Doughnuts ($6) that come in a variety of flavours, including classic jam, tangy passionfruit, Nutella and creamy vanilla.

Rumours Beach Club is at 40 Siloso Beach Walk Sentosa, Singapore 098996.

Boeuf and Le Matin Patisserie team up for a collaborative four-hands menu

Contemporary bistro Boeuf and Le Matin Patisserie are presenting a tempting six-course menu that marries Boeuf's chef Carlos Gan's beef know-how with the decadent pastries of Chef Mohamed Al-Matin from Le Matin Patisserie.

A Wagyu Steak Tartare, using prime Australian F1 Wagyu MS 6 beef, herb-infused yolk and lumpfish caviar atop Le Matin's buttery sourdough-based croissant, starts the ball rolling, before moving on to a creamy Burratina di Puglia with sweet tangy balsamic reduction.

Mains come in the form of the Horseradish Sweet Shrimp Tartine with succulent poached prawns atop the same sourdough-based croissant. Then there's the luxurious Filet Mignon Rossini, an Australian MS 3 tenderloin steak served with seared foie gras. A drizzle of pepper jus, pickled mustard seeds and laminated brioche feuilletee tie it all together.

The menu's rounded off with two tempting desserts, starting with Chef Al-Matin’s Fromage de VosReves, a cheesy sweet delight whipped into comte sponge doused in Reblochon cremeux, enriched with Brillat savarin mousse and finished off with milk crumble glaze. Chef Carlos lends his hand to the second dessert of Moelleux au Chocolat made from Weiss Komele 70% cacao, made even more indulgent with Madagascar vanilla and whipped mascarpone.

$128++ for two persons, available from Oct 1 to 31, 2023, only at Boeuf. Boeuf is at 159 Telok Ayer Street Singapore, 068614. Visit its page for reservations.