The Secret Garden by Zeekri introduces Cov-Eid Stay Home Takeaway Package

The Secret Garden (TSG) by Zeekri, the only halal French eatery in Singapore that marries food with flowers, is now offering the Cov-Eid Stay Home Takeaway Package. The takeaway menu, which includes free islandwide delivery, has sets for one at S$45, and sets for two at S$80. A Secret Platter goes from S$88 for the smaller portion. These prices are nett, with no extra charges.

The sets for one feature a soup, salad or starter; a main or pasta; a mocktail and a house dessert, while those for two allow diners to choose two of each category from the takeaway menu.

Source: TSG by Zeekri. Free islandwide delivery for TSG by Zeekri's Cov-Eid Stay Home Takeaway Package.

Source: TSG by Zeekri. TSG by Zeekri's Cov-Eid Stay Home Takeaway Package features both sets and platters.

 

Details:

Order through Instagram at @thesecretgardenbyzeekri or via WhatsApp at +65 9189 5663. Orders must be made by a day ahead for lunch, and by 12 pm for dinner on the same day.

Fragrance Du Bois popup debuts niche fragrances at Singapore's Tangs

Source: Fragrance Du Bois.

Fragrance Du Bois has set up a popup at TANGS' flagship store in Singapore's Orchard Road shopping district, up till 4 September 2015. Making its second appearance of the year, the popup offers a firsthand experience of niche perfumery, and showcases Fragrance Du Bois' 100% pure, natural oud-based fragrances.

"We have observed a growing appetite for niche perfumery, and it's gratifying to note that at Fragrance Du Bois, we are perfectly placed to cater to a market that is increasing in sophistication. Returning to TANGS - one of the most recognised home-bred department stores in Singapore - gives us another great opportunity to increase brand recognition and to educate our customers on our philosophy, and, in particular, what sets us apart from the mainstream fragrance brands," said Nicola Parker, Brand Director of Fragrance Du Bois. 

Fragrance Du Bois, known as Parfums Du Bois in France and as Fragrance Du Bois in non-French speaking markets, works with French perfumers to create a full range of products, and also provides bespoke fragrance services. It has fragrance lounges in Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The company is acknowledged as the only fragrance brand in the world that guarantees the use of sustainably sourced, pure oud oil, obtained from its own plantations, all of which are managed by Asia Plantation Capital.

Asia Plantation Capital processes agarwood products in a sustainable manner. The company is committed to ensuring that the sternest ethical and legal standards are applied and adhered to at every stage of the production process - from the planting, growing, and harvesting of agarwood, all the way through to producing fine and exquisite oud oil.

This time around, the popup will feature some of the world's finest, niche, luxury fragrances in the shape of brands that share Fragrance Du Bois' standards and core values, namely Xerjoff, Parfums de Marly, Illuminum, House of Sillage, Isabey and Jovoy. These eminent brands are making their debuts in Southeast Asia, and are being sold exclusively at Fragrance Du Bois. 

Halal French fusion food on Sentosa in Singapore at the Ivy

The Ivy restaurant on Sentosa in Singapore offers something a little different for celebrations, corporate lunches and dinners. 

The pictures are mouthwatering. The menu descriptions read like poetry. "Cod fish with shaved oven baked fennel, caramelised peach and sun-dried tomato puree. Crab salad with caramalised leeks, truffle honey, fig chutney, and a hint of avocado puree. Pan fried King Scallops with parsnip puree and herbs.."

But fusion food is common enough in Singapore; what's unique about Ivy is that this restaurant serves halal French fusion food with a beach view. 'Halal' and 'French cuisine' are not seen often in the same sentence given the widespread use of alcohol in French cuisine, but Ivy has managed it.

Head Chef Emran has found non-alcoholic substitutes that provide a similar aftertaste, he says. The restaurant philosophy is about keeping customers satisfied. Very satisfied. "I don't want my customers to go hungry," Emran says, and balances the best quality ingredients with optimal portions to put smiles on diners' faces. The beef is dry-aged for 150 days, for example, while each portion of jus de veau is made from scratch, taking two days to complete.

"Most of the restaurant space is outdoors but sheltered. Peacocks and squirrels walk in and out of the place freely-nature and animal lovers, as well as kids would like that," said Khamil Hyder, co-owner, Ivy.
To visit Ivy, get to the Beach Station on Sentosa and then hop onto a beach tram (these are free), alighting at the Siloso Beach Resort. Ivy is opposite the Wavehouse. The restaurant is also accessible by car or taxi. 

Call +65 6271 7008 for enquiries. 

*All photos provided by Ivy.