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Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year.
As the year is drawing to an end, most of us start wrapping up a year’s worth of hard work and prepare to get into a mode of feasting and celebration. This is the time of the year that I look forward to the most, because I start relaxing and spend quality time with my family and friends, usually over a lovely meal. We Singaporeans can never get out of feasting and eating in everything that we do, and I think it should always stay that way. Last weekend, my family had a really exquisite Festive Family Tea Experience at Capella Hotel on Sentosa, and it totally ushered in the Christmas mood for me personally. I couldn’t stop smiling at the pinecones and berries everywhere in the hotel and the restaurant we were in – Chef’s Table. The glittering Christmas tree, traditional carols playing softly in the background and the fragrant aroma of Christmas in the air made everything magical. It was my first time stepping into Capella Hotel, and I was already in love with the place.
The chef was preparing the food behind the counter and I love it that you can watch him in action from any part of the restaurant.
How gorgeous is this Christmas tree? Chef’s Table was so beautifully adorned that I imagine spending Christmas Eve and Christmas here would be just perfect. :)
We were served a unique welcome drink (not part of the Festive Family Tea Experience) and surprisingly, I loved it! It was a warmed up red wine with spices and lemon. Super appetizing!
The various courses on the Festive Family Tea Experience menu were served to our table, and we enjoyed savoring every dish as they came while the kids left intermittently for activities outside the restaurant. It was great that they could try their hand at decorating gingerbread man and cupcakes with over-the-top decorations!
My favorite item on the menu would be the first appetizer dish that comprised of the following:
1. Custard Duck Liver with Fresh Black Truffle & Port Wine Sauce
2. Mushroom Croque Sandwich with Cheese & Smoked Duck
3. Christmas Feuillete with Parmesan
4. Home Cured Salmon Gravlax with Watercress Puree and Pickled Shallots
I am more of a savory person, so this was right down my alley. If you are one with sweet tooth, don’t worry – The rest of the menu are sweet and perfect for you!
I love scones, and their cranberry scones were just perfect. Warm, soft and fluffy and matched so well with the cranberry jam and honey. I love it so much! Epitome of ultra comfort food.
The tray of assorted cakes and pastries were so pretty to look at, and tasted just as good. Enjoying them with your favorite tea from a wide tea selection on the menu, while chit chatting with family and friends is such a wonderful way to pamper yourself after working hard for a year, don’t you think?
The cakes were rich and very skillfully made. My personal favorite would be the Lemon Curd Tartlet!
This last dish on the menu was worth a double mention – The Citrus Peel Dundee Cake came fresh right out from the oven to our table, so that when we bit into it, it was warm and moist with a surprise burst of citrus flavors from the peels. IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD. I might have proclaimed that my favorite dishes were something else earlier on, but this was my absolute favorite. Nobody said we can only have one favorite, right??
The Festive Family Tea Experience will be happening exclusively at Chef’s Table, Capella Singapore on 3 & 17 December 2016, 3.00pm to 5.00pm. As the restaurant’s capacity is not big, do make your reservations early so as not to be disappointed. The Festive Family Tea Experience is priced at S$52++ per person. You can see the full menu here.
Thanks for having us, Capella! We had a most wonderful time having an early Christmas celebration as a family. :)
For other unique dining experiences that Capella Hotel has lined up this Christmas, hop to their website and find out more at http://www.capellahotels.com/singapore/festive/dining/
