Brand new to Keong Saik Road’s lineup of restaurants and bars is Sluviche, a refreshing, modern concept serving up ceviches and adult slushies (a boozy frozen treat) from day to night. Stemmed from the wordplay of slushies and ceviches (a Peruvian dish made out of fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices), this restaurant features a simple but comprehensive yet refreshing menu of five ceviches, two slushies and three creative cocktails to delight the tropical palette.

17A Keong Saik Road, tel: 6224 0212

If brunch is your favourite meal of the day, then you have to check out Porta as it has just revamped its menu and will be serving up brunch sets from 8am to 4pm daily (yes, even on weekdays). With the refreshed menu, expect a mouthwatering spread of savoury and hearty brunch treats such as Mangalica ham stuffed croque-madame and a Spanish breakfast of cannellini beans, spicy pork chorizo, tomato coulis and baked eggs.

Park Hotel Clark Quay, tel: 6593 8855

Nestled within a preserved shophouse atop Ann Siang Hill overlooking our Lion City’s historic Chinatown, the popular British gastropub has just introduced an all-new modern British lunch menu. Led by head chef Nick Scorpion, the newly revamped menu focuses on fresh, high-quality produce to create a fuss-free lunch experience. Our picks? Roasted chicken leg served with buttered baby potatoes and smoky gravy, poached seabass with quinoa, fennel salad and gremolata and mushroom and leek pie with mature cheddar. Yum.

 5 Ann Siang Road, tel: 6438 7036

This Japanese-inspired restaurant is known for its warm, laidback ambience and serves up izakaya sharing plates and innovative Japanese-inspired cocktails. It has also just revealed its newest Autumn menu comprising of 10 items with a modern approach to classic Japanese dishes such as sea bream sashimi and wasabi leaf salad.

1 Keong Saik Road, tel: 6222 3623

Known for serving up hearty and flavoursome gluten and dairy-free meals, Open Door Policy has just added six new alternative weekend brunch specials for diners to indulge in, without being doused in guilt. Start your day proper with some fruity options such as mango pancakes ($21++) served with homemade mango sorbet or opt for a bowl of banana granola breakfast ($21++). For a quick hangover cure, try out the roasted eggplant with hot chilli beans (S$23++), madras curry eggs benedict (S$25++) and even the chili pork con carne wrap (S$26++) made with spicy ground pork and scrambled eggs. Yum.

19 Yong Siak Street, tel: 6221 9307 

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