If you’re here, one thing’s for sure — your dad’s a foodie. Question is, what kind of cuisine would he be up for this Father’s Day weekend? While Phase Two is dawning on us sooner than expected, which means dining-in at restaurants can become an old-new habit again, you and your family might prefer to have the festivities at home instead. Time to plan ahead then! Get your orders in, and be inspired by these specially curated dining sets, sorted according to the types of personalities your dad might be.
If your dad… LOVES THE FEEL-GOOD CLASSICS
If he’s always going on about Gold 905 FM and the feel-good hits of yesteryear — duh, he still listens to radio — chances are, he’d appreciate some good old steak too. For that prized USDA Prime Black Angus goodness, we’d look to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, especially knowing that their steaks are dry-aged onsite, while they only serve top grade cuts of beef that have been through strict inspections. You’ll get that exclusive dining experience even while at home, mainly because each slice of dry aged steak, served with béarnaise or au poivre sauce, is so dang good. Opt for a juicy Prime Filet Mignon, nicely marbled Ribeye, or a trusty Porterhouse Steak, with portions fit for a king. We also featured a whole list of other Father’s Day steak options here.
Wolfgang Steakhouse’s Taste of New York ($58++), Prime Filet Mignon ($125++) and Porterhouse Steak ($206++) is available for takeaway and islandwide delivery. Free delivery for orders $35 and above. To order, visit their website here.
If your dad is… ALWAYS HARPING ON ASIAN VALUES
You could opt for standard traditional Asian fare such as Paradise Dynasty and Peach Garden, which serve multi-course Chinese meals, but for the dad who always has a metaphor for every choice you make in your life, he might want to wield his chopsticks in a more creative manner — to grasp truffle dim sum while it’s still piping hot, for instance. This collaboration ($38+) by local dim sum parlour Swee Choon and 1 Michelin-starred Restaurant Nouri is certainly unique; they’ve chosen to reinterpret the Cantonese classics with choice Western ingredients instead. You’ll be getting: Bao with sweetcorn / jalapeno chutney and Manjimup black truffles, Har Kow with Nouri’s Tahitian vanilla black pepper sauce, and the famous Swee Choon crispy mee suah kueh with a chili and sweet potato mayo, all lovingly handmade with fresh produce.
Nouri + Swee Choon set, $38, available for islandwide delivery from 19 – 21 June 2020, limited to 25 sets a day. To order, visit their website here.
If your dad is… AN EARLY RISER
Dad jokes, this early in the day? If you’ve ever experienced that awkward cringe attack before being properly caffeinated in the morning, then your dad might just be the kind who’s wide awake and fully alert by 7am. He’ll love SPRMRKT’s Ultimate Breakfast Bagel ($16+) then, which puts scrambled eggs, avocado, cream cheese, shaved onions, capers, and either smoked salmon or beef pastrami, in a house-made sourdough bagel. If you and the rest of the family prefer to laze in bed though, brunch, lunch and dinner are all-day options too — enjoy a Steak and Cheese Bagel ($20+), Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bagel ($15+), or a unique Korean BBQ Mushroom Bagel ($14+) for a yummy vegetarian option.
SPRMRKT Sourdough Bagels, from $14, available for takeaway or delivery from 15 – 21 June 2020. Bagel Bundles with fresh fruit sodas for 2 and 4 persons are also available at $45+ and $86+ respectively. $10 islandwide delivery fee applies. To order, WhatsApp or call 8129 8166 or email contactus@sprmrkt.com.sg. More info here.
If your dad is… UP FOR A GOOD MESS
For this adventurous eater, we’d recommend a seafood boil — known for serving a literal big bag of boiled seafood — an American-style concept that invites you and all of your family to get down and dirty with crab, prawns, clams, and usually lobsters as well, which should please the entire household. Here, Dancing Crab is serving up two kinds of 4-person Father’s Day bundles (from $233++) that includes at least “1 Live Crab (approx. 800g each), Prawns (350g), Clams (300g), Corn, Sausage” as a base, followed by other side dishes including Sea Prawn with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Crab Cakes, Lobster Rolls, Garlic Soy Sauce Wings, and more, depending on your set. Oh and craft beers as well to go with your feast, of course! Bless this mess indeed.
Dancing Crab Father’s Day Bundle ($233 / $333++), available for takeaway or islandwide delivery from 12 – 21 June 2020. Minimum order of $50 with flat delivery fee of $5. To order, visit their website here.
If your dad… APPRECIATES THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE
Sometimes, all it takes is some quality sashimi to bring cheer to your dad’s life, especially when a “humble” chirashi looks as good as this Takayama set. The Mixed Seafood Bara-Chirashi set ($174.20) serves up a chef’s special curation of freshly sliced fish that includes ikura, scallop and uni, alongside two complimentary bottles of Japanese beer, meant for 2 – 3 people. Order before 16 June and you’ll even enjoy 10% off! For dads who prefer quality over quantity, while savouring each bite, we can’t imagine a better option.
Takayama Mixed Seafood Bara-Chirashi ($174.20), available for takeaway or islandwide delivery on 21 June 2020. Free delivery for orders $150 and above. To pre-order, visit their website here.
If your dad… LOVES TO KICK BACK WITH AN OLD-FASHIONED
Truth be told, we were most enticed by the dessert option at Open Farm Community — how good does a Whisky Dalgonuts Tower sound? The first fine gentleman in your life will appreciate this OFC Donut stack, made with Mackintosh Blended Malt Scotch, dalgona coffee, and Lemuel Chocolate, served with that glistening glaze. Included in the Father’s Day Special Set (from $128.40++) meant for 2 – 4 people, the meal also includes other delectable fusion choices such as Crab Beignets, Carbon Neutral Pork Tomahawak, PapayaKraut, Cauli Wings and Baked Zucchini Cannelloni, of which you can also opt with a bottle of Château Du Cedre, Marcel Malbec 2018.
Open Farm Community Father’s Day Special Set (from $128.40++), available for takeaway or islandwide delivery on 21 June 2020. Minimum spend of $30, delivery charges subject to distance. To pre-order, visit their website here.
If your dad… HAS A SWEET TOOTH
Indulgence for any dessert-lover looks like this. 1 Michelin-starred restaurant Alma by Juan Amador, and a decadent Valrhona Chocolate Party bundle ($68+) that’s filled with rich, velvety chocolate-themed desserts that’ll melt the heart of any sweet dad who loves his desserts. You’re looking at a house-made 64% Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake brushed with Gula Jawa and layered with Hojicha in French Butter Cream, a balanced bittersweet treat of 70% Chocolate-Rum Madeleines (8 pcs), soft and fluffy Jivara 40% Chocolate Canelés (5 pcs), and chewy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dulcey 32% Chocolate Cookies (160gm), that makes for the best treat he deserves.
Alma Valrhona Chocolate Party ($68+), available for takeaway or islandwide delivery from 17 – 21 June 2020. Free delivery for orders $150 and above. To order, visit their website here, or Whatsapp +65 9119 8928 from 11am – 8pm, Mondays to Saturdays. *2 days advance pre-order is needed for the Valrhona Chocolate Party Set and Father’s Day Special Menu.
If your dad is… A COOL DAD
Calm in any situation, and even more chill during his me-time moments, you might not understand how your dad can be this cool under pressure, but at least, know that this would make the perfect gift. Gifting platform Knots & Gifts is presenting gift bundles that combine fresh bakes or produce with premium beverages — here, we’ve got the Cheese and Cocktails ($148) bundle, a set that puts together 4 LAIBA cocktails and a cheese platter of 4 types of cheese with fresh fruits, dried fruits & nuts, crostini & bread sticks, honey, and fig jam. To make the deal even better, these cocktails are unique concoctions that include Cold Brew Martini (Vanilla Infused Vodka, Black Rum, Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel) or Earl’s Old Fashioned (Earl Grey Tea & Orange Infused Single-malt Whiskey, Vanilla Infused Salted Caramel, Bitters), which you can select when you check out.
Knots & Gifts Cheese and Cocktails Bundle ($148), available for self-collection or islandwide delivery. To order, visit their website here.
If your dad is… MORE BOUGIE THAN YOU
Got a dad who prefers wine over craft beer? We hear you. If you, too, find it difficult to pick wine without the expert knowledge required, look to ANGRA Wine & Spirit’s Sommelier-approved selections, created especially for Father’s Day, with bundles that match dads with one of three wine-associated traits. Brilliant ($288) features five of Angra’s top Italian picks, including the full-bodied La Tunella Pinot Grigio 2018 and the easy, fresh Zardetto Molin Prosecco Superiore DOCG. As for Refined ($398), an option for elegant dads, you’re looking at a selection of red and white wines, including the Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve and the Sebastien Dampt Chablis 2017, plus a range of new and old world reds, such as the full-bodied Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino 2014.
ANGRA Wine & Spirit Bundles (from $198), available for delivery. Free shipping for orders of $200 or more of eligible items. To order, visit their website here.
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