Au Jardin

SAgirlRuth · Post by **SAgirlRuth** » 6th May, '08, 22:55

What's better at Au Jardin - the set menu or ordering a la carte?

BFG · Post by **BFG** » 7th May, '08, 12:40

Unless they've cleaned it up since last time I was there, I'd suggest going to Oso's....

We went about 2 months ago, the place smelled musty and damp and there was a bit of plastic covering a cracked window pane.

We went the set menu route and the food was OK - if I was forced to go again (and i use the word "forced" advisedly) I would probably go a la carte.

baloo · Post by **baloo** » 7th May, '08, 12:51

Went to Oso for the first time last Thursday night. Very nice was, I was impressed. Huge wine selection but it was difficult to find a wine that didn't cost more then a 3 course meal for two.

BFG · Post by **BFG** » 7th May, '08, 15:07

I always ask the waiter/sommelier what he would suggest, along with a price advisory. They've come up trumps so far...

baloo · Post by **baloo** » 7th May, '08, 17:26

What ? And admit I don't know everything ?

Kooky · Post by **Kooky** » 7th May, '08, 17:29

On the rare occasion we went there, we asked the folks at Saint Julien to do us a wine pairing. We usually ended up very satisfied, very drunk, and rather skint.

I've never been to Au Jardin; it never appealed.

BoD · Post by **BoD** » 7th May, '08, 17:51

Same here, though I did finally go to Les Amis recently. I left feeling somewhat underwhelmed and somewhat poorer

Q did however add amusment by bursting out laughing when the waitress asked "what doneness I would like"

TheD · Post by **TheD** » 7th May, '08, 19:25

Au Jardin set menu. When they first opened. Very good. Chef change since then. Bad now, I think

daffodil · Post by **daffodil** » 7th May, '08, 19:30

Ah, Oso, a favourite Singapore dining venue.

Had some memorable nights there!

Queenie · Post by **Queenie** » 7th May, '08, 20:04

Not been to Au Jardin for a while but when I did in the past I awlays ended up ordering a la carte. Ambience is fine but from what I heard from friends who have been there recently, the food is no longer great. Rather fair to middling.

I like the food at Oso. However, on nights when you are seated next to a big group the noise pollution may get to you as the ceiling is a tad low. A must try at Oso is the burrata. Yum.

Anyone been to Gunther's yet?

SAgirlRuth · Post by **SAgirlRuth** » 7th May, '08, 21:09

Oh really? I had heard it was so fantastic.... The boyfriend wants to go there for his birthday so I said sure, hoping my credit card won't explode.

I'll go for a la carte then.

Thanks for the advice

Next question - anyone know where I can get Piper Heidsieck Reserve champagne? I've tried the shops at Dempsey Road but they don't have. Boyfriend has also decided he wants that for his birthday.....

kittykat · Post by **kittykat** » 7th May, '08, 22:26

Hi SA. I'm pretty sure Carrefour has Pipers Reserve - that's the one with the Blue Label isn't it? I work at Suntec so can look tomorrow for you and let you know if they have it in stock. Also I'm sure I've seen it at Cold Storage at Great World City.

Let me know if you want me to suss out Carrefour for you.

Queenie · Post by **Queenie** » 7th May, '08, 22:45

Yep. They said the same thing about Il Lido too! Seemingly it's a case of a few good dishes which they do well and a few more mediocre dishes. Having said, if it's ambience you are looking for, Au Jardin is a cool choice. If the weather is not too muggy, a post dinner walk in Botanic garden to round off the evening.

Cold Storage Great World City has a pretty wide selection of champagne. I was there yesterday and seem to recall seeing two (or even 3) types of pipers there. Not sur if reserva is one of them as I dont normally go for pipers. Failing of which try the wine shop in the basement (opposite espirito santos)

SAgirlRuth · Post by **SAgirlRuth** » 8th May, '08, 09:17

Hi KK - yes please would you have a look for me? Much appreciated

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 8th May, '08, 11:14

SAgirlRuth wrote:The boyfriend wants to go there for his birthday .......
....Boyfriend has also decided he wants that for his birthday.....

Just give him an early Steak and Blow Job Day surprise, much cheaper and he'll respect it as well.

azzam · Post by **azzam** » 8th May, '08, 11:20

Sunset bar and Grill, Selatar air base. Last days folks, all over by December!
They do a good Tiger Beer and chips pairing

TheD · Post by **TheD** » 8th May, '08, 11:22

Mrs Sunset always got on my nerves

azzam · Post by **azzam** » 8th May, '08, 12:44

Don't see so much of her of a Sunday night. Too busy I guess.

kittykat · Post by **kittykat** » 8th May, '08, 14:08

SAgirlRuth wrote:Hi KK - yes please would you have a look for me? Much appreciated

Hey there SAgirl - you are in LUCK!! The Pipers Reserve (it's the one with the dark blue label and gold print) is on special this week. Normally $85.90 it's now $56.90 which is really really strange!! That's cheaper than the red label so I think they've made a big boo boo. Go buy it now while it's such a good price!

SAgirlRuth · Post by **SAgirlRuth** » 8th May, '08, 20:26

Oh thank you!!! Really appreciate you going to look for me KK

I will go tomorrow at lunch and pick up some

SAgirlRuth · Post by **SAgirlRuth** » 8th May, '08, 20:28

Fat Bob wrote:
SAgirlRuth wrote:The boyfriend wants to go there for his birthday .......
....Boyfriend has also decided he wants that for his birthday.....
Just give him an early Steak and Blow Job Day surprise, much cheaper and he'll respect it as well.

Yeah, but he gets that every Saturday already. For his birthday he needs something special.

Fat Bob · Post by **Fat Bob** » 8th May, '08, 21:50

Just give to him on a wednesday then!

Or you planning on giving it to him in the restaurant?

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