New Restaurants, Cafes & Bars in Singapore: March 2020

Take your partner out for a delicious feast at this restaurant in Raffles Holland Village. Come for their Lobster and Scallop Risotto and enjoy perfectly charred, succulent lobster and scallops. Otherwise, go for the Grain-fed Lamb Rack ($38) and the Baked Brie Cheese ($16) that's great with wine.
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Perfect for dates or lazy lunches is this romantic alfresco restaurant perched along the Singapore river. Take in the view as you fill up on the Htapothi Sti Skhara ($30), a lightly seasoned grilled octopus dish. Also good is the super tender slow-roasted Lamb Kleftiko ($36) served with roasted potatoes.
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Impress the family with dinner at this swanky restaurant in MBS. Must-haves include the wok hei-laden Napa Cabbage ($26) with sakura ebi in xo sauce, the Alaskan King Crab Casserole ($78) with crab roe and vermicelli and the Signature Peking Duck ($108, whole duck). The leftover duck meat meat is stir-fried with preserved duck liver sausage and water chestnuts into a fragrant dish. Burppler Veronica Phua recommends reserving a duck in advance to avoid disappointment!
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Arriving in Vision Exchange in Jurong East to end the specialty coffee drought in the west is a no-frills, minimalistic cafe that roasts their own beans. Opt for their smooth and creamy Flat White ($5), Espresso ($4.50) or Seasonal Hand Brew ($7) — Matcha Lattes are available for the month of March!
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On your next night out, make a mental note to head to this duo-concept joint stretched across three shophouses on Boat Quay. For casual nights, Deadfall (on the first floor), is your best bet — think affordable yet creative cocktails (from $14), cold draft beer (from $6) and wine (from $12 per glass). For splurge-worthy nights, head up to the elegant second floor bar for thoughtfully put-together concoctions like the smoky, savoury Tommy Tomate ($22) with tomato-infused Mezcal Vida, kaffir agave and lime.

Find respite from the heat in this quaint bakery in the heart of Toa Payoh. Go for the aromatic Watermelon Rose ($8) for a creamy, yet refreshing pastry topped with pistachio. Other options include the Orange Yogurt Cake ($4), Banana Muffins ($2.50), Scones ($3) and Pound Cakes ($12). Wash it down with a cup of coffee brewed with beans roasted by Brawns & Brains!
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This popular bagel joint opens their latest outlet in Holland V, blessing residents with hearty bagel-wiches. Follow Burppler EatPrayLove Foodie's lead and order the Biggie Smalls ($14) — beef flank, caramelised onions, mint gremolata, charred broccolini and aioli in a plain bagel. Alternatively, do like Burppler Nicole L. and have foolproof Porchetta ($15) or the Hangover Helper ($12) with bacon, eggs and hash brown. For a light, sweet morning option, have the White Fairy ($10) with mascarpone and apricot jam.
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Head to Bukit Timah Shopping Centre for Nepalese comfort food at this cosy family run eatery on the fourth floor. Share the mushroom Momo dumpling that's excellent dipped into chilli sauce. On mains, have the belly-warming Thukpa noodle soup or the Jimbu Butter Chicken Set — tender chicken chunks in a rich and creamy stew made of tomato, cashew nuts, butter, Jimbu a dried herb from the Himalayas that's similar to garlic) and ginger.
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