Peach Blossoms' mooncakes on offer from 8 August

Source: Meritus Hotels. An eight-yolk mooncake from Peach Blossoms.

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with customers and partners a wide selection of mooncakes specially made at Peach Blossoms Singapore.

Flavours include the 6.5" Eight Treasures (eight-yolk) White Lotus Paste, the new Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Melon Seeds and Gold Dust, classic Single or Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste as well as the popular Macadamia Nuts with White Lotus Paste.

For corporate or bulk orders, the gift-box packaging can be customised with corporate branding or other personalisation.

Located at level 5 of the Marina Mandarin Singapore, Peach Blossoms is known traditional Cantonese cuisine.

Interested?

The promotion is available from 8 August till 15 September. Order

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Princess Yachts celebrates 50th anniversary in Singapore with Bentley launch, exclusive cruise

Source: Princess Yachts. The Princess 56 features teak decking, a convertible sunbed, twin helm seats, a wet bar, barbecue and ergonomic dining areas. The craft has a top speed of 34 knots. Below deck, three cabins and a full-beam master stateroom offer the luxury of space.

Princess Yachts, known for its quality craftsmanship, design and engineering pedigree, and refined luxury interiors of its craft, celebrated the latest stage of its 50th anniversary year at the Singapore Yacht Show alongside Bentley Motors, which launched the Bentley Bentayga, billed as the world’s fastest and most impressive SUV.

Hosted at Marina Bay, the celebratory event was the result of a collaboration between Princess Yachts, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Public Utilities Board, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Yacht Show. To mark the event, Princess was granted special permission to cruise around the protected freshwater marina, allowing guests to take in the iconic night-time vista of the Singapore skyline including the Merlion and Fullerton Bay Hotel while enjoying a spectacular laser show.

Princess’ presence at the Singapore Yacht Show and the launch with Bentley marks a move to establish Singapore as a one of the world’s key luxury yachting hubs.

Global Marketing Director for Princess Yachts International Kiran Jay Haslam said: “The professionalism and tireless efforts of everyone involved in Singapore made this one of the most memorable and magical events in our history. Our close collaboration with Bentley Motors and the Fullerton Bay Hotel meant we were able to create an incredible evening, revealing the world’s most impressive luxury SUV from Bentley alongside a private cruising experience on-board our stunning Princess 56 yacht – all within the surrounds of one of the finest hotels in world.”

David Jackson, Regional Manager for South East Asia & Australasia at Bentley Motors commented: “Together with our friends at Princess Yachts we were able to create a simply spectacular evening. The all-new Bentayga, the world’s finest luxury SUV, was in great company with our VIP guests experiencing a unique and seamless link in terms of both luxury and performance. It was an impressive moment for two iconic British brands committed to unsurpassed design, craftsmanship and beauty, with a simply stunning backdrop in Singapore, together with special guests from all across Asia Pacific.”
Designed, engineered and handcrafted in the UK, each Bentley Bentayga takes more than 130 hours to produce. The first Bentaygas were delivered in March 2016.

Interested?

Register interest in the Bentayga

Find your local Princess Yachts distributor

Peach Blossoms creates Administrative Professionals’ Week set menu

Thank committed assistants this Administrative Professionals Week at Peach Blossoms restaurant. The Administrative Professionals’ Week set menu features delectable Cantonese dishes such as braised shredded abalone with dried seafood and steamed lobster with fragrant minced garlic. This set menu is priced at S$88++ per guest, with a minimum of two guests required.

Diners at Marina Mandarin Singapore also stand a chance to win prizes in the Wheel of Fortune Spin. The grand prize includes a pair of return tickets to Bali, Indonesia.

Administrative Professionals Week is a secular celebration timed for the last full week in April. The Wednesday of that week is Administrative Professionals' Day, or Secretaries' Day.

Interested?

The promotion is available from 25 April to 29 April. Make a reservation

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Healthier buffet dishes at AquaMarine in Singapore

Source: Marina Mandarin by Meritus.

The AquaMarine restaurant at the 5-star luxury Marina Mandarin in Singapore is celebrating wholesome eating this April with fresh organic ingredients integrated into its halal-certified buffet spread.

AquaMarine will feature live food stations fresh seafood, Singapore classics and international fare with a healthy twist up to end-April. At the Chinese live station, the popular chicken rice dish will be served with brown rice and at the buffet line, wholewheat flour will be used for pastas and tortillas. Organic vegetables will be served and yogurt will be used for marinating our meats.

Highlights of the menu include salmon en Papillote with Lemongrass and Fresh Coriander where all fresh ingredients are encased and slow baked to perfection in parchment paper, and chicken shawarma with yoghurt pineapple in Whole Wheat Tortilla, which uses skinless chicken thigh meat marinated with organic herbs and yogurt instead of oil. The must-try 45˚C sous vide barramundi with fennel fronds and Caramelized Onion is prepared in the sous vide style: vacuum packed and cooked at a low and precise temperature so that the natural taste of the ingredients and nutrients are retained.

Interested?

The promotion ends 31 April. Make a reservation

Marina Mandarin Singapore serves up high tea in the atrium

Source: Marina Mandarin. Decadent high teas in Southeast Asia's tallest
atrium are served on three-tiered stands.

The Marina Mandarin Singapore’s Atrium Lounge, set in the centre of Southeast Asia’s tallest atrium of 21 storeys, is offering a high tea served on a classic three-tiered stand.

Diners pick from an array of sweets, cupcakes and savoury bites, including freshly baked cranberry scones served with clotted cream, premium butter and berry compote, Boston lobster tart accompanied by Louis sauce and caviar as well as mini beef burger with caramelised onions. There is also a chocolate fondue served with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, marshmallow and dried apricot.

Interested?

The high tea set is inclusive of premium coffee or tea for S$36++ per person at Marina Mandarin Singapore’s Atrium Lounge on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 3pm to 5.30pm. Make a reservation

Inaugural Nongsa Regatta in January 2016

Source: Nongsa Regatta Facebook page.

Nongsa Point Marina & Resort, in Batam, Indonesia, is holding its inaugural Nongsa Regatta from 27 January 2016 to 31 January 2016 during the peak of the northeast monsoon. The race, open to yachts, sporting boats and racing multihulls, will be complemented by dinghy and traditional kolek races.

A veteran in the regatta scene and a venue host to the Singapore Straits Regatta for nearly 20 years, the resort is expecting an estimated 300 participants for the Nongsa Regatta, including internationally from Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

Interested?

Visit the Facebook event page to download the entry form (link in the entry of September 19). The deadline for competitors is 20 January 2016

Review the MICE facilities. Nongsa Point Marina & Resort has four meeting rooms of different sizes, with the Sapurba room able to seat up to 150 people (theatre style).

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Hairy crabs arrive at the Marina Mandarin Singapore

Peach Blossoms restaurant (鸿桃轩) at the Marina Mandarin Singapore now has air-flown hairy crabs, an autumn delicacy from Shanghai, China.

At level 5 of the Marina Mandarin, Peach Blossoms is a well known Chinese restaurant serving authentic Cantonese fare.

Seafood is also a focus at the AquaMarine buffet restaurant at level 4 of the Marina Mandarin Singapore. Till October 29, AquaMarine has a focus on seafood.

Source: Meritus Hotels & Resorts.

Savour Asian delights including Vietnamese Braised Fish in Clay Pot, Thai Curry Mud Crab, authentic Beef Adobo from Philippines, fresh Cambodia Fish Curry, and more at the buffet restaurant. There are also Asian and International cuisines on offer. A newly renovated dining area - Terrace@AquaMarine with clear glass panels offers a complete view to the natural skyline, along with the option of private dining areas.

Interested?

Steamed hairy crabs at Peach Blossoms start from S$68++* per crab

Prices* at AquaMarine are:

Daily Buffet Lunch
S$60++ per adult/S$30++ per child (5-12 years old)

Weekday Buffet Dinner (Sundays to Thursdays)
S$70++ per adult/S$35++ per child (5-12 years old)

Weekend Buffet Dinner (Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holiday)
S$80++ per adult/S$40++ per child (5-12 years old)

Make reservations and enquiries 

*Prices are subjected to prevailing government taxes and service charge.

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Marina Mandarin Singapore introduces yuzu mini snowskin mooncakes

Source: Marina Mandarin Singapore.

The Marina Mandarin Singapore is offering a selection of mooncakes till 27 September this year.

The hotel's Peach Blossoms restaurant presents the Mini Yolk Charcoal Black Sesame Paste with Melon Seeds and Gold Dust, which comes in a gift set of eight. Back by popular demand is the mega Eight Treasure (eight-yolk) White Lotus Paste Mooncake, ideal as a gift.

The hotel has introduced a new snowskin flavour, the Yuzu Mini Snowskin. The new mooncake features a generous serving of citrus yuzu and white lotus paste. This treat also comes in a box of eight.

Interested?

The mooncakes are available for orders and takeaways at Peach Blossoms or Café Mocha. Order online

For enquiries or bulk orders, please call +65 6845 1118 or email promotions.marina at meritushotels.com

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog posts on mooncakes from Tea Forte Singapore, the Mandarin Orchard and the Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy

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InterContinental Dubai Marina opens advance bookings for Marina Social

Source: InterContinental
Dubai Marina. Atherton.

The InterContinental Dubai Marina has shared the official opening date and advance bookings for Marina Social and The Social Room, UK Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s debut restaurant in the region. Bookings are now accepted for the restaurant and bar opening in the heart of Dubai Marina, which opens on 4 September.

Marina Social will bring Jason Atherton’s deformalised fine dining to the recently opened InterContinental Dubai Marina. Atherton’s growing portfolio of 'Social’ restaurants include locations in London, Hong Kong, New York and now the first in the Middle East.

“Simply put, I love Dubai,” said Atherton. “I first worked in Dubai more than 10 years ago and the city holds a lot of special memories for me, especially because it’s where I met my wife Irha – so it was always an ambition to return and open up my own restaurant.

“Dubai has such a vibrant lifestyle scene as well as fantastic food, and I want Marina Social to be a destination for both, whether you’re having dinner in the restaurant or sundowners on the terrace. I’m hoping Marina Social will become one of the best restaurants in Dubai.”

Marina Social will offer British-Mediterranean styled dishes that use the finest ingredients with the creative flair and culinary expertise that Atherton’s restaurants are known for. Leading the team is chef patron Tristin Farmer and general manager David Vindis, both of whom have been with the ‘Social’ family in London.

“Marina Social and The Social Room are as vibrant and cosmopolitan as the Dubai Marina,” said Michael Martin, General Manager at InterContinental Dubai Marina. “At InterContinental Dubai Marina we are very proud and excited to house such an exquisite dining concept, promising an atmosphere that will blend perfectly with the hotel’s contemporary vibe and Marina neighborhood,” he concluded.

Marina Social will open daily for dinner with indoor and al fresco terrace seating. 

Interested?

Advance bookings for dinner at Marina Social can be made from 2 August 2015 by calling +971 (0) 4446 6664. The first tables are available from 6pm to 11.30pm from Friday 4 September 2015.

Group iftars at AquaMarine, Singapore

Source: Marina Mandarin Singapore website. The Bakar Station offers chicken, oxtail, prawn and sea bass on banana leaves.

Halal-certified buffet restaurant AquaMarine has a newly refurbished and fully air-conditioned Terrace@AquaMarine available for big groups.

The restaurant's iftar menu includes dates, roast whole baby lamb with Moroccan spice, bulgur Wheat, and raita as well as Indonesian oxtail soup. Running till 17 July, diners should not miss the chicken, oxtail, prawn and sea Bass in banana leaves as well as charcoal grilled Jumbo satay at the Bakar Station.

Interested?

Call +65­ 6845 1000 for reservations, or email resvn.marina@meritushotels.com