Christmas is time of joy and giving. Pick up the following edible gifts for your loved ones this festive season, or get them for your own holiday table.
EN Group
EN Group‘s eight different concepts – Abrui-EN, Ka-En Grill and Sushi Bar, Monster Curry and Monster Kiwami, Planet, Nikutosake, Tamago-EN, Tonkatsu ENbiton, and Wa-EN Wagyu Yainiku – are no stranger to local fans of affordable Japanese food. This December, the restaurant group has been spreading good tidings and joy with some very special Christmas promotions. Among them is Abrui-EN, a specialist in grilled meats, which presents two festive offers, Signature festive meat platter ($45.90++) and Red Wine Roast Wagyu Beef Stew ($55.90++ for 900g). Both are available for dine-in or takeaway. To order, visit aburi-en.com/promotions.
At Monster Curry, the Monster Munch Box ($42++) is ideal for parties, packed with pork katsu, ebi fry, tori karaage, arabiki sausages, tako balls, and toast cubes. Each box comes with the signature demi-glace Japanese curry and yoghurt sauce. It is available for takeaway and delivery. To order, visit www.monstercurry.com.sg/promotions.
Marymount Bakehouse
Marymount Bakehouse, which is famed for its naturally fermented sourdough loaves, brings something new to the table this Christmas with a centrepiece that leverages on its sourdough expertise: the Marymount Wellington. Good for six to eight people, the dish is unique in that it replaces the usual beef with tender Hungarian turkey breast, brined in-house for maximum flavour. The turkey is layered with an earthy mushroom duxelle and burnt leeks, before being encased in delicate sourdough crepes and wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. The dish is finished with a fragrant thyme and maple glaze, paired with house-made cranberry sauce and a luxurious truffle port jus.
For dessert, there’s the Apple and Rhubarb Custard Pie with housemade custard and tangy rhubarb puree, nestled within a delicate sourdough tart, and finished with a luscious maple glaze. If you’re looking for additional gifts, the bakehouse’s new cafe at Farrer Park has a whole slew of curated sourdough creations at its Boulangerie section, with unique yet familiar flavours like Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a special take on herbed bread with the intermingling aromas of house made tomato salsa, garlic confit, coriander, and lime zest; and the Oolong Chocolate Chip Sourdough, a Lunar New Year festive offering that has turned into a mainstay feature, with subtle notes of oolong tea and 75 percent dark chocolate chip. For more information, visit www.marymountbakehousesg.com.
Lush Platters
Lush Platters Artisanal boutique caterer Lush Platters offers a unique way to spread joy and deliciousness to loved ones. Their festive gift boxes are packed with a sumptuous array of cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisanal crackers — all artfully arranged and ready to impress. For an indulgent treat made for sharing, opt for platters that include gourmet dips, antipasti, and handcrafted sweets. You can also add a personal touch with a custom message or upgrade the gift with fine wines and specialty items.
If you’re putting together your own festive feast at home, elevate the celebrations with Lush Platters’ signature grazing tables or a hot dish buffet which features warm dishes like baked salmon with fried capers, creamy lemon garlic and dill sauce, slow cooked beef cheeks with carrots in red wine, and tamarind pumpkin, tofu and spinach curry with toasted coconut and lime. the main courses are accompanied by fresh salads such as the quinoa superfood salad or baby gem wedge salad. finish on a sweet note with desserts like chocolate ganache tartlets or mini caramel donuts. Check out the full Christmas menu that includes turkey, ham, and other holiday classics at lushplatters.com.
Swiss Butchery
This year, Swiss Butchery is focusing on unique flavours like maple, truffle or alcohol-infused products. These will be featured across sausages, hams, and roast chicken. The roast line-up includes new products such as crackling roasted porchetta and truffle roast chicken. There’s also the classic favourite of roasted beef ribeye.
Choose from three exclusive bundles designed for festive gatherings. The Jolly Holiday Bundle Set A ($88) includes roasted chicken and stuffing, honey-baked ham, spicy Italian sausages, brown gravy sauce, and mushroom soup. The Joyful Noel Bundle Set B ($188) consists of a roasted whole turkey (4.5kg), pork chestnut stuffing, Virginia ham, porchetta, signature truffle cheesy sausages, cranberry sauce, and mushroom soup. The Festive Family Feast Set C ($288) comprises a whole roasted turkey (4.5kg), roasted ribeye beef (1kg), pork chestnut stuffing, beddar with cheddar smoked sausages, champagne ham, smokey streaky bacon, mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, and brown gravy. Pre-order now at: swissbutchery.sg/collections/christmas-specials.
Nespresso
Nespresso rings in the festive season, with a new selection of coffees co-created by world-famous chef Jean Imbert. Embark on a festive odyssey with the three new limited-edition coffees (available in both the Original and Vertuo range): Unforgettable Espresso, Almond Croissant, Peanut and Roasted Sesame. After multiple luxury projects around the world, and his appointment as head chef of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the French chef has lent his gastronomic expertise to Nespresso coffees and treats.
As part of the collection, Nespresso offers a variety of gifting options. One of them is the Nespresso Advent Calendars which unveils one coffee behind each door. The Advent Calendars include the limited-edition festive coffees co-created with Jean Imbert and an exclusive limited-edition decorated mug in porcelain for the last day. Visit nespresso’s website.
A version of this article first appeared in epicure.
