foodie break: @FSSingapore
When you only have 48 hours in a city, it can be overwhelming. As soon as we arrived in Singapore, we were faced with many important questions. Mainly: where do we go, what do we do, and most importantly, what-oh-WHAT do we eat??
Because we successfully stuffed ourselves silly with dumplings in Chinatown on day one, by day two, we were ready to class things up a bit. Four Seasons Singapore to the rescue.
To be honest, I wasn’t exactly sure of what to expect of Singapore in general. The hubs’s school has a campus in the city which makes it a possible long-term destination for us in 2014, but even with our 48-hour stopover before heading onto Hanoi… I just hadn’t given it much thought? Even still, as soon as we walked into the Four Seasons Singapore, the lobby pulled every little part of what I had envisioned Singapore to be into place.
Though the many neighborhoods and enclaves of Singapore make this city-state an extremely culturally diverse destination, the heart of the city caters to high-end shoppers, affluent business travelers, and travelers seeking a luxury escape. Four Seasons perfectly encapsulates this, and the hotel’s location just off the famed shopping mecca of Orchard Boulevard means it’s a prime location for anyone looking to beat the heat when not winding through one of the nearby upscale shopping malls.
Because we had just escaped Australia’s plunging autumnal temperatures, we arrived in Singapore feeling very cocky. 40 C/103F? BAHA, we laugh in the face of sweat dripping down our backs! I mean, we did. But then we walked from the Bugis to our lunch at the Four Seasons and we wanted to die. So really, what I’m saying is: One-Ninety and chef Giovanni Speciale saved our lives.
We were invited to try out their Mezze Lunch, which is a daily menu option perfect for those looking to splurge on an experience but not completely break the bank. At only $48 SGD (about $38 USD), the buffet-style set-up–with the option to order an entree as well–means you can continue to fill up your plate with the chef’s most delicious menu options for as long as your stomach can take it. After sampling the risotto funghi, the beef tenderloin, an absurd amount of sushi, and (obviously) a few dips into the cheese board, I was literally about to burst.
Except, not really that much because there was also dessert:
Luckily, a walk around the hotel was in store for us after lunch, or else I probably (definitely) would have fallen asleep in what was left of my cheesecake. Should you find yourself staying in one of the 255 guest rooms & suites at the Four Seasons Singapore, note that there is an option to sequester yourself to the couples-only 11th floor, or swim in the adults-only pool (the family-friendly option is conveniently featured on a separate floor). Though I’m warming up to the idea of unruly children being allowed out in public, I always appreciate a hotel that gives adults the option to avoid them if desired.
Similarly? If you’re looking for Lucy/Ricky-type set-up, I loved these rooms the most:
Because seriously, how cute?
Though we may have missed a dip in the infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands, dining at the FS Singapore gave us a little taste of the luxe life in Singapore… and, seriously, still dreaming of that cheesecake.
xo!
the romantic
Though the Four Seasons Singapore invited the hubs and I to dine, all opinions are, as always, my own. I mean, did you see the dessert lay-out? Scroll back up… my opinions.
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
20 Comments
Kieu ~ GQ trippin
I did see the dessert layout! Always a great reason to dine out in style.. at the FS no less. AND.. I LOVE I LOVE LUCY! I’m telling Gerard to set up our room like that! lol
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Lazy Travelers
hahaha PLEASE do. the hubs and i laughed, but i bet those couples get the best sleep out of anyone…
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Britany Robinson
Sushi, a cheese board, AND dessert??? Holy cow that sounds like heaven. A very filling and exhausting heaven, just like I like it.
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Lazy Travelers
you and me both, sister.
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Anita Mac
Looks amazing! Love your dessert montage….cruel as I am stuck in a less than lovely hotel with nothing to nosh on! Gonna be a long night!
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Lazy Travelers
oooh no! abort, abort! get out of that hotel and get somewhere with room service! STAT!
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@mrsoaroundworld
One cannot have too much four seasons in life, I think! And not a shabby lunch indeed!
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Lazy Travelers
fully agree, mrs o! (as i type this comment from the four seasons in budapest…)
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Bethaney - Flashpacker Family
Yummmmmm!!!! We just had our first Four Seasons stay last week and it was marvellous. I think I’m a convert for life now.
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Lazy Travelers
it’s hard not to fall in love!
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D.J. - The World of Deej
Singapore is at the top of my list because of the food and the Marina Bay Sands. Perhaps I need to substitute the latter with the Four Seasons. Yeah, FS is always a good idea…
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Lazy Travelers
oh, deej, singapore is SO up your alley. tons and tons and tons of luxury hotels. i think you could probs move there.
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Charli l Wanderlusters
Just wanted to say I’m drooling over that desert cart. That is all.
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Lazy Travelers
psh, you and me both, sister.
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Erin at The World Wanderer
Oh my goodness! Talk about luxurious! I think if I stepped in here, I’d be planning on staying in Singapore for the rest of my life!
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Lazy Travelers
it was definitely hard to leave.
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Lola DiMarco
Yes Four Seasons is always a good idea! Always lola-approved! YUM. Thank goodness for chef Giovanni Speciale!
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Lazy Travelers
all hail chef speciale!
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Tom @ Waegook Tom
I’m still stuck on the adults-only options. Amazing. As a teacher, I love kids, but am strongly of the opinion that when children reach school age, they should also have to take a test that determines if they should be allowed in restaurants and planes.
Also I want to eat ALL THE FOOD HERE.
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Mary @ Green Global Travel
Yum! Everything looks delicious – especially dessert! I can’t help but imagine that the hotel is equally decadent!