So you told her, Hey it's still early stages—which is why we still bother to do date night for Valentine's Day at all—. Too fancy a dinner could be a bit of a pressure—on both the relationship, whatever the label is, and my wallet—. I'm not quite ready to settle down and just keeping my options open because what if someone hotter comes along? Instead, let's commemorate our final leg of talking stages somewhere casual but not any less romantic.
In your head, that is. What you ultimately managed to say was, "Don't worry, I'll find a place". And here you are, stumbling upon this piece since all establishments with special V-Day menus are fully booked and you're running out of ideas. We get it. Here are some fairly new restaurants and bars to consider, whatever your situation(ship) may be.
You may have known it as Club Street Wine Room or Andrew Walsh's 87 Club Street depending on your uh, season in life. Now until the next few months at least, the space hosts a Japanese café by day and a soulful wine bar come drinking hours. Much of the interior remains unchanged, but the ambience is a little more relaxed. The rows of bottles sitting under the gentle skylight and vibrant artwork hint at the eclectic menu.
Your day options lean on the safe side with grain bowls and sandos, but night gets experimental with risotto of Japanese short grain steeped in dashi, or beef cheek ragu with kombu. All with a wide range of big Whites to powerful Reds and curated sakes to savour. Major word of advice: Order the Whipped Burrata. Drizzled in honey, yuzu oil and generously dusted with frozen momotaro tomato, it's honestly the best rendition of the classic cheese appetiser.
Mizue is currently located at 87 Club Street, Singapore 069455.
The Cicheti Group's fifth dining concept takes over PS Cafe Petit's former stomping ground. This little house, as its name suggests, evokes all domestic charm in feel and flavour. The stucco walls, terracotta tiles, and natural timber, to the open kitchen framed by suspended copper pots put you in a cosy lull.
Especially after scrumptious pasta and woodfired pizza the Cicheti name is known for. Their new hybrid Nea-Romana pizza spins two classic Italian styles into one crispy standout—with a variety of choice, of course. Crafted of finely milled flours and earthy rye, then slow-fermented over 60 hours, it's best enjoyed with the select wines of this unpretentious trattoria.
Casa Cicheti is located at 78 Guan Chuan Street #01-41, Singapore 160078.
The nightlife concept from Kilo collective and A Phat Cat collective has recently added a special sum sum to its cocktail lounge. The highly on-brand collaboration technically counts as music related when it's Yung Raja who's bringing in the goods. The rapper is rightfully passionate in sharing his cross-generational secret family recipe with the world (we were there; we saw the fire in his eyes).
The traditionally made dosas become brilliant taco shells to encase Masala Prawn, Lamb Rendang, Crispy Chicken, and Crackling Roast Pork. And the dipping curry—divine. Considering that these are also the world's first dosa tacos, they make perfect grub if you'd like to try a properly new dish alongside dedicated drinks, progressive beats and an electric backdrop.
BTGD is located at 97 Duxton Road, Singapore 089541. The Maha Co menu is available Wednesdays through Fridays, 7pm - 10pm.
This sleek space has a two-halves-make-a-whole thing going with the best equation—a place to imbibe next to a place to dance. Hall, its bar/restaurant, serves up incredibly Southeast Asian-inspired drinks like Cempedak Lassi, Gula Melaka Old Fashioned, and Bak Kwa Manhattan. You've got a full 15 tipples to pick from to discuss which you like better.
If you're extending Dry January, there's a dedicated counter of similarly flavoured gelatos and sorbets you can't miss. All this is not on an empty stomach with sliders and hearty fried bites by Chix Hot Chicken to fuel the rest of your night on Floor, RASA's music lounge. Whether live shows, performing arts, or international set list, the programming is ever evolving and up for your discovery.
RASA is located at Republic Plaza Tower 1 #02-01/02, Singapore 048619.
