The Modern European Bistro resents Heartwarming Festive Fare This Holiday Season
(TRAVPR.COM) SINGAPORE - November 29th, 2019 - This holiday season take a celebratory respite and embark on a gourmet voyage at Porta. From 23 to 25, 30 and 31 December 2019, indulge in an intimate four-course festive fare specially curated by Executive Chef Alex Phan.
Among the festive favorites, the festive set dinner is inspired from winter favorites, using fresh sea produce deftly expressed with classic European flavors. Shining a bubbly note on the menu is the recommended Cattier Champagne flight pairings where three labels are specially selected to complement the celebratory fare.
Cattier Champagne is a boutique vineyard located in the village of Chigny-les-Roses in Montagne de Reims, south of the Champagne region. The family-owned champagne house has been operating for 13 generations since 1625.
The dinner commences with a soulful Vichyssoise with Hokkaido Scallop. The plump pan-seared scallop sits in the heart of the silky leek potato soup, topped with avruga caviar and drizzled with herb oil. The soup is paired with Cattier Champagne Brut Icône for its refreshing bubbles exuding notes of yellow fruits and sweet spices.
The appetizer brings to the table the Lobster Thermidor. Fresh Boston lobster is presented in two ways - gratinated and poached, to showcase the versatility of the prized seafood. The classic thermidor features half lobster topped with creamy cheese mixture of cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan. Its succulent meaty claw is lightly poached, basted with brown butter and crowns a bed of citrus slaw of micro greens and pommes mousseline. This luscious dish is paired with Cattier Champagne Dry Rosé, a beautiful pink ensemble of fresh red berries nose with an intense fruity finish.
The main course offers a choice of Black Cod or Beef Tenderloin. The former is a delicate Atlantic Black Cod simply prepared, pan-seared and finished off in oven, to retain its natural flavors. The ambrosial fish sits gloriously on top of the flavorsome house-made tomato sauce, stewed with chorizo and chickpeas to round up the dish with a sweet tanginess.
The other main course selection: Beef Tenderloin gives the seafood-centric dinner an earthy savory option. The Australian Angus tenderloin is slow cooked till medium rare and served with luscious king oyster mushrooms, celeriac purée and red wine reduction. Both mains pair perfectly with Cattier Champagne Brut Premier Cru, a full-bodied sparkling wine with a fresh palate of hazelnut and red fruits with long finish of gingerbread’s note.
Festive Fare will not be complete without a Christmas Cake. Taking on an innovative flair, the Christmas Cake showcases a vibrant red velvet sponge cake, spread over Malagos dark chocolate ganache and crowned with rich cream cheese. The velvety showstopper is adorned with chocolate shavings and dusted with cinnamon and gold powder for final touch of glamour.
“Festive holidays for me is about getting together with my loved ones over good, comfort food. And this festive dinner truly expressed the conviviality that we want to share with our diners; to fill their tummies and warm their hearts.” shared Chef Alex.
Details at a Glance
· Porta’s Festive Set Menu is available for dinner from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, from 23 to 25, and 30 and 31 December 2019 at $66++ per person
· The recommended Cattier Champagne flight pairing is available at additional $50++ per person (One glass of Brut Icône, Dry Rosé and Brut Premier Cru)
· All dishes and champagnes from the Festive Menu are available for a la carte order
· All guests who dine on 31 December 2019 will enjoy a complimentary Park Hotel Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party, brimming with free flow of red, white and sparkling wines, with games and activities.
· Discount privileges for all hotel guests and diners with HSBC, Citibank, OCBC, DBS and Maybank cards:
oEarly Bird treat (book by 14 Dec): 15% off 4-Course Set Menu and 10% off house wine by the glass/bottle*
oBookings on 15 Dec and after 10% off 4-Course Set Menu
*Discounts are not applicable for Cattier champagne pairing
The Space at Porta
A curation of ornaments and travel accessories is embellished across the different corners of the restaurant. A reading room lined with travel-inspired trinkets offers a welcoming spot for comfortable conversations, while groups of up to six diners will experience intimate dining at the arched alcove booths. Rows of customized cane furniture line the main dining areas indoors and outdoors, setting a warm and casual ambience for all-day bistro-style dining. The alfresco patio provides a lovely area bathed in natural light. Concealed behind a screen bearing the restaurant’s emblem, a hidden enclave serves as a private dining room for special gatherings and cozy parties.
Refreshments are concocted by the warm and affable team at a floor-to-ceiling wooden fixture, including a cabinet which opens up to reveal carefully sourced spirits in the evening. An adjoining retail area offers a curation of gourmet products for diners to purchase.
About Porta
Located within the lobby of Park Hotel Clarke Quay, between the idyllic Singapore River and dazzling cityscape – PORTA Fine Food & Import Company, an all-day bistro-style dining enclave, offers approachable modern European cuisine with familiar flavors from around the world. Executive Chef Alex Phan's interpretations of classic dishes meld modern European cuisine with familiar flavors influenced from other regions. Inspired by travel, the restaurant is embellished with strong symbolisms of voyage and exploration. A dining port allows one to reminisce travel gourmet experiences, providing the sense of dining familiarity and comfort.
ADDRESS
1 Unity Street
Level 1
Park Hotel Clarke Quay Singapore 237983
CONTACT
T: +65 6593 8855
E: hello@porta.com.sg
W: www.porta.com.sg
Seating Capacity
Total: 134
Indoors: 78
Outdoors: 56
Opening Hours
PORTA opens daily (Monday - Sunday) from 11.00am to 10.30pm
Brunch
Monday to Sunday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
Set Lunch
Monday to Friday: 12.00pm to 2.30pm
All Day Dining (à la carte)
Monday to Sunday: 11.00am to 10.30pm
Social Media
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Media Contact
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Park Hotel Clarke Quay
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+65 9190 8873
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+65 9673 8396
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+65 9107 0129
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