SHANGHAI TANG HONG KONG LOCATION FOR NEW FLAGSHIP MANSION

Shanghai Tang,  the contemporary Chinese chic label new Shanghai Tang Mansion Flagship Store in Hong Kong will open in April 2012.

Last October, Shanghai Tang Loft operated on the 6th floor of Pedder Building in Central, Hong Kong. Then Shanghai Tang blew us away with the magnificent Shanghai Tang Mongolian Village complete with beautiful Mongolian Ger tents at Central Pier 4 for the festive season.

This Spring, Shanghai Tang continues its innovative concepts and rolled out a two-part teaser video campaign, "From Pedder to..." with exclusive preview for its Facebook fans, in celebration of the new Shanghai Tang Mansion flagship launch.

Twelve gorgeous ladies dressed in the latest Shanghai Tang signature green knot silk crepe dress from the Spring Summer 2012 collection departed from Pedder Building and strutted across the bustling streets of The Central, Hong Kong, with curious onlookers snapping pictures and creating a definitely buzz.

Viewers were prompted to guess the new flagship location and enter a prize draw if they have answered correctly, to win a gift from Shanghai Tang’s Imperial Table collection  of fine tableware and glassware with Dragon motif. 

Visit Shanghai Tang’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/shanghaitang or Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/shanghaitang now.

Part two of the video will be shown on March 15, revealing the location of the highly anticipated new Shanghai Tang Mansion, which will open in April, 2012. 

Shanghai Tang Spring Summer 2012 Men and Women Collection are currently available exclusively at seven existing retail locations in Hong Kong, as well as the online store at www.shanghaitang.com.

AZUR CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT – PERANAKAN BUFFET SPREAD BY CHEF KENNY CHAN BIBIK KIM NEO + PERANAKAN COLLECTIBLES SALE

Award-winning Azur at The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport presents a Peranakan Buffet offering of delicious and traditional true blue Peranakan dishes by Celebrity Chef Kenny Chan from Kenny’s Delight,  a seventh generation Baba from Malacca.

Tantalize your taste buds and indulge in the authentic  Peranakan favourites like Ayam Buah Keluak,Babi Pong Teh, Ikan Goreng Cili, Telur Cincalok, Nyonya Chap Chye  and desserts like Nyonya Cendol and Chef Kenny’s signature Sour Plum Drink from March 16 to March 25.

Savour Nyonya Otak, Nyonya Laksa, Sambal Timun, Sambal Jantung Pisang ,Nyonya Achar , Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee, Bakwan Kepiting, Itek Tim and Asparagus Goreng Cili Belachan with your favourite Peranakan food.  

Chef Chan will reprise his role as Bibik Kim Neo in the long-running TV1 Malaysian sitcom, “Baba Nyonya” and the movie, Nasi Lemak 2.0., to mingle with the patrons on March 17, alongside with Peranakan themed activities including sale of Peranakan Collectibles on March 24 and 25.

Distinctively Peranakan, here are some favourites from the media tasting.

Ayam Buah Keluak (stuffed Indonesian black nut with chicken) is one  of Chef Kenny’s signature dishes. A well-known Nyonya dish that is synonymous with Peranakan cuisine, the popular  dish requires expertise and is extremely time consuming to prepare.

The flesh of the Buah Keluak, an Indonesian black nut, is painstakingly extracted, fried with chicken, prawns and rempah (pounded spices), and simmered in a rich  gravy before it  is placed in the empty nut shells.

Babi Pong Teh (braised pork in salted bean paste) is another staple in Peranakan food. The pork belly is braised for hours in salted bean paste gravy with a hint of cinnamon. It is rich and flavoursome, so tender that it melts in your mouth.

Itek Tim is duck soup simmered with salted vegetables, pig's foreleg, preserved sour plums and tomatoes. Sweet and sour, lovely home cook goodness.

Balance the richness of Peranakan food with Nyonya Chap Chye, a light vegetable stew and a home favourite.

Udang Lemak Nenas (Prawns with pineapples in coconut curry) is rich and flavoursome. Another time consuming dish to prepare as fresh  coconut are used. Very lemak and sedap ! My favourite!

Ikan Goreng Cili (fried fish with sambal) is fried cod fish laced with Chef Chan’s special sambal chilli. The crunchy batter fish leaves you craving for more, the chili is to die for and a perfect condiment to add a fiery punch in every dish.

Telur Cincalok (fermented shrimp omelette) is loved by every Peranakan for the tangy taste with a hint of spice.

Nyonya Cendol - The cendol handmade by Chef Chan is soft and light green in colour unlike the acidic green commercial ones. I like mine with lots of Gula Melak ,  its very lemak and ultra sinful and oh so good !

Azur Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport Peranakan Affair - March 16 to 25


Peranakan Dinner Buffet is served alongside with an International spread of Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Chinese, Asian, Western and desserts offerings.

• Weekday (Monday – Thursday)Adult: $55.00++ Child: $27.50++
• Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)Adult: $65.00++ Child: $32.50++
• Top up $5 for free-flow sour plum drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
• Enjoy 15% off the total bill upon presentation of the Peranakan Affair mailer below (print or show on Mobile)
• Diners get an additional 5% off the total bill if they are dressed in Peranakan influenced or traditional attire (Baju Kebaya or Batik Shirt)

 

Azur Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport is located at 75 Airport Boulevard, 2nd Floor Crowne Plaza Hotel , next to Changi Airport T3 Sky Train.  For reservation at Azur, please call 6823 5354 or email: crowneplazadining@cpchangiairport.com. Visit  Crowne Plaza’s Dining website for more information: http://www.crowneplazadining.com

CHARLY T’S RESTAURANT FAMOUS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 112 KATONG SHOPPING MALL

Charly T’s, a casual dining restaurant opened recently at 112 Katong, a premier shopping mall in the east. Known for its global cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal produce, Charly T’s signature dishes includes American Sloppy Joe, CT’s Beef Burger and Original Recipe Rotisserie Chicken with a variety of home-made dips.

New dishes on the menu are Kansas City BBQ Chicken and the  Black Pepper Chicken rotisserie chickens,  Hawaiian-style Kalua Pork and German Chicken Schnitzel.

Charly T’s I12 Katong restaurant seats approximately 100, including an 8-seater Peranakan decor private dining room designed to reflect Charly T’s eclectic heritage. The “Charly’s Porch” is an alfresco 24 seater dining area, guests can watch “live” sports matches on a 60” widescreen with a complete bar or spend a lazy afternoon chilling out with friends.

At the media tasting, we tried some of Charly T’s favourites.

Charly T’s Original Receipe Rotisserie Chicken with a variety of home-made dips - $13 (quarter chicken + 2 additions), $24 (half chicken + 3 additions) & $42 (whole chicken + 4 additions)

Charly T’s chickens are chilled, but never frozen to keep their freshness before its marinated for over 13 hours and slow-cooked  rotisserie style.  A aromatic chicken with crisp exterior and tender meat awaits.

Homemade Chermoula Sauce (a traditional Moroccan sauce of cilantro, garlic and cc and cayenne pepper sauce), creamy Roasted Sesame Sauce, Kansas City BBQ Sauce and Charly T’s Original Sauce - SPICY or HOT complement its savoury flavour.

Charly T's Famous Rotisserie Chicken New Flavours: Black Pepper & Kansas City BBQ - $15 (quarter chicken + 2 additions), $27 (half chicken + 3 additions) & $46 (whole chicken + 4 additions)

A hearty range of Mum’s kitchen side dishes like the German Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese and Butter Garlic Rice, completes the meal.

The  Kalua Pork (S$16)  Hawaiian-style is well marinated and slow-cooked to perfection, with a wonderful hint of smoky flavour. Simply melt in your mouth !



CT's Beef Burger ($10.50) Juicy beef patties with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions, served with crisps and special sauce.

An  Austrian-German staple, Charly T’s Jumbo Schnitzel Burger chicken (S$14) escalope-style is coated in bread crumbs, fried till golden brown, and served with a generous helping of CT fries for a hearty meal.

Charly T’s also introduces special seasonal items on a regular basis, excerpted from his travel journals to satisfy the travel lust and curious appetites of his fellow, Food Journeyer’s like the Yokohama influenced Negima Salmon Yakitori.

For desserts, try Charly T’s Austrian-German speciality, Kaiserschmarrn ($14) - a light and fluffy pancake shredded and then dusted in powdered sugar, raisins and served with homemade vanilla bean ice cream or the freshly baked Waffles with the Los Angeles inspired  Ice Cream Sandwich.

Charly T honed his skill in mixology while working in London at the popular Lamb and Flag Pub.  Green Flash (a mix of green apple, orange and pineapple) and  Red Tang (a mix of strawberry, cranberry and lychee) ($6.50 each) are his specials and now available at Charly T’s.

Opening Special At Charly T’s 112 Katong

• 50% off rotisserie chickens (includes sides) from
  1 February to mid-March 2012

Dining Promotions At Charly T’s 112 Katong and NOMU

• Daily Lunch Specials: Lunch sets with option of Sloppy Joe, Rice
  Surprise or CT Burger and one soft drink from $7.50
• Weekend Breakfast Specials (9am to 12noon, Sat & Sun): Special
  breakfast items include the Spanish Omelette and Ham,  Cheese
  Omelette, Eggs any Style, Yoghurt and Fruits, Mum‟s homemade  Dilly Bread
  and  CT’s Original Filled Waffles (bacon and cheese or chocolate).
• Daily Charly Time: Happy hour with discounts off alcoholic beverages before 7pm

Operating Hours are from Monday to Thursday: 11am to 11pm, Friday: 11am to 1am, Saturday: 9am to 1am (Breakfast 9am to 12noon) and Sunday: 9am to 11pm (Breakfast 9am to 12noon) Eve of public holidays closed at 1am.

Charly T's casual restaurant is located at 112 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, Level 3, Singapore 428802 Tel: (65) 6636 4701 and NOMU, 20 Handy Road, Level One NOMU, Singapore 229936 Tel: (65) 6336 7789. Visit  www.charlyts.com and join  https://www.facebook.com/charlyts.sg for more updates.