Holy Weekend 6 Easter Foods To Eat That Aren’t Hot Cross Buns Whether you’re seeking holiday dishes that are imaginative or traditional, local restaurants have got you covered. by Roisin Leary 1Image: db Bistro & Oyster Bar Image: db Bistro & Oyster Bar db Bistro & Oyster Bar Lamb is a traditional part of Easter dinner, and db Bistro & Oyster Bar‘s version — Colorado lamb served with gremolata sauce, crispy potatoes and artichokes — will be part of the restaurant’s four-course Easter weekend dinner menu. The highlight of the dinner is accompanied by spring pea soup with crab and crème fraîche, the Burgundian jambon persillé terrine (ham and parsley terrine), and strawberry and rhubarb tart with yogurt ice cream. Available 2–4 April, 5.30–9.30 pm; reservations required B1-48, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands; Tel: 6688 8525; marinabaysands.com 2Image: 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung Image: 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung From hearty mains including roasted pork chops, Easter spit-roasted beef and Chilean sea bass, to Asian-inspired specialties such as poached hen’s egg and double-boiled abalone broth, the Easter Sunday Brunch at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung marks the holiday in a style that’s true to the innovative spirit of the self-styled Demon Chef. Dessert plates include treats such as the figurative Bunny in a Pot marshmallow and Easter eggnog cupcake. And in between bites, entertain one another with rounds of tsougrisma, a traditional Easter game of egg tapping. Available on 4 April, 12–3 pm 15 Stamford Road, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore; Tel: 6715 6871; kempinski.com 3Image: Black Tap Image: Black Tap Black Tap An Easter staple in the US, marshmallow peeps are the star of Black Tap‘s limited-edition CrazyShake. Dubbed The Peeps Shake, it comprises black cherry milkshake and a vanilla-frosted rim studded with Easter M&Ms, topped with three marshmallow chicks, sprinkles and a cherry. Available 2–4 April #L1-80, Bay Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands; Tel: 6688 9957; marinabaysands.com 4Image: Kin Image: Kin Kin Continuing his quest to memorialise favourite dishes from his childhood, Chef Damian D’Silva of Kin presents a dish his grandfather used to prepare only once a year, for dinner after Good Friday service. The Easter beef murtabak is made of ground beef cooked in star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg and curry powder, enveloped in a crepe of egg and salt, and served alongside chilli sauce and raita. Available until 4 April 31 Bukit Pasoh Road; Tel: 6320 9180; restaurant-kin.com; 5Image: Restaurant Gaig Image: Restaurant Gaig Restaurant Gaig In the mood for food from farther afield? Restaurant Gaig presents torrijas, a Catalan bread dessert with a history going back to the 4th century, and a staple every Lent and Holy Week in Executive Chef Martí Carlos Martínez’s home. Made of house-baked brioche soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk and vanilla and pan-fried, this custard-like toast dish is best savoured with vanilla ice cream. Available for lunch and dinner until 4 April 16 Stanley Street; Tel: 6221 2134; singapur.restaurantgaig.com 6Image: Zafferano Image: Zafferano Zafferano Another Easter dish hailing from the Continent, the torta pasqualina is a savoury giant green pie that originated from Liguria in northwest Italy and will be the highlight of The Italian Table Easter Brunch at Zafferano Italian Restaurant and Lounge. The Italian quiche consists of spinach, buffalo ricotta cheese and baked whole eggs, which symbolise new life, and will be served alongside six antipasti, which include oysters, snow crab salad, and assorted cold cuts. Available 3–4 April Level 43, Ocean Financial Centre; Tel: 6509 1488; zafferano.sg In This Story 15 stamford by alvin leung black tap Capitol Kempinski damian dsilva db bistro & oyster bar easter good friday kin Marina Bay Sands Restaurant Gaig zafferano Related Stories Review: Damian D’Silva Delves Deeper Into South East Asian Cuisine With Newly Opened Restaurant Rempapa 6 Spots Reinterpreting Local Flavours For National Day 5 Spots To Dine At On Mother’s Day 5 Delicious Reasons To Dine Out In March Top Eats And Treats For CNY 2021