Expat Living Singapore – July 2019

WINE & DINE

JULY 2019 95

ARTEMIS GRILL

& SKY LOUNGE

Level 40, CapitaGreen,
138 Market Street
6635 8677 | artemisgrill.com.sg

With spectacular views across to
Marina Bay Sands from its floor-
to-ceiling glass windows, Artemis
Grill is a stunning space for both
day and night dining.
The menu is modern
Mediterranean with strong
French and Italian references

• and you may have trouble
  deciding what to order. The chicken
  liver parfait ($22), served with
  rhubarb jam and brioche, is so good
  you’ll have to hold yourself back from
  licking the bowl. The colour of the seared
  Boston lobster ($35) pops against the vivid green
  of the minty sweet peas, and tastes just as good; you
  can also order this as a main ($70).
  If you’re a meat lover, try the perfectly cooked and simply
  served beef striploin ($60) – it’s full of flavour, with the

PASTA BAR

55 Keong Saik Road, #01-05

6222 0627 | pastabar.sg

The hip Keong Saik locale sees another new addition to its

buzzing food scene: Italian dining spot Pasta Bar. The cosy space

is dressed in rustic brick walls and warm wood, with chic black

accents adding elegance and style. 

The star of the show here is the pasta, which is all handmade

from scratch every day before the restaurant opens for dinner

service. Helming the kitchen is Genova-born Chef Alessandro

Giustetti, who has cut his teeth in established restaurants

including Garibaldi. 

Start with a safe classic, the Tagliatelle($30), which is tossed

in 24-hour braised beef ragu and topped with freshly shaved

Parmigiano. The  ribbon-shaped  Reginette($34) with rabbit

ragu, olive and pine nuts is another delicious pick – only if you’re

not squeamish with the choice of protein used. Whatever you

do, don’t leave without trying the Lagane($28), a vegetarian-

friendly dish combining sheets of eggless pasta with a creamy

and flavourful chickpea, garlic and chilli concoction.

Great for: Casual date nights and small group gatherings. The

restaurant is small and intimate; sit by the open kitchen-bar

area for live cooking action, or reserve one of the cosy tables

by the side if you’re with friends.

• Anthia Chng

HANDMADE

ITALIAN PASTAS 

flame-seared outside giving way to a

melt-in-your-mouth tender steak.

The juicy Iberico Pork Secreto

($40) is perfectly accompanied

by an apple-miso puree and pork

crackle (which you will fight

over with your dinner guest!).

But there are plenty of dishes

for vegetarians and pescatarians,

too. Make sure you order the

delicious crushed potatoes ($12)

as a side dish!

The team is exceptionally

professional and attentive, without

being obtrusive. Requests are carried

out with genuine thoughtfulness and in

a swift, fuss-free manner.

Great for: Both business lunches and romantic

date nights. Tip: The restaurant is very popular for large

corporate gatherings, so check when you book, if this might

bother you.

• Kel Flanders