The seventh edition of Singapore Restaurant Week will take place October 7-13, with hundreds of value-for-money deals available at specially-handpicked establishments across the city.

We were at a special preview yesterday evening where we sampled a to-die-for escargot starter at Taratata Bistrot, slow-cooked to perfection with lots of garlic and tomatoes (and only available for the week itself!), and desserts at three-month-old Hashi Japanese Restaurant.

Booking starts September 11 for the public and September 4 for Amex cardholders on www.restaurantweek.sg.