Table Manners

Over at Table Manners, they are offering a 4-course Joy to the World Platter Set. It includes a
classic Caesar salad, roasted tomato soup, choice between Catch of the Day Platter (S$45+
+/pax) or the All Yule Can Eat Meat Platter (S$50++/pax), choice of dessert from the ala
carte menu, and a glass of wine or half-pint beer. There is a minimum order of two sets.
The meat platter is more enticing to me as it comes with half rack of fork-tender baby back
ribs, a superbly cooked striploin steak, peri-peri chicken, spicy sausages, shepherds pie,
fluffy potato mash and a medley of vegetables.

But if you like seafood, then the seafood platter is your undisputed choice. Feast on a bed of
pan-seared seabass, deep-fried panko prawns, baked Rockefeller oysters, mussels with spicy
cream sauce, crispy baby squid calamari; complete with tomato rice and vegetables.
Table Manners Christmas promotion is absolutely a very value-for-money deal. If you are
still deciding on a place, mark it down.
#01-68/69 Changi City Point
5 Changi Business Park Central 1
Tel: +65 6604 7669
Daily: 11.30am 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Expo

nydc Christmas Dinner Special

November 29, 2013 by ladyironchef

One of the main problems everyone faces during the festive periods is to choose a suitable
place which serves good food at reasonable prices. Most restaurants tend to jack up their
prices during Christmas. And that has in turn deterred people from wining and dining during
the supposed joyous occasion. But thanks to Santa we still have pocket-friendly options
around, and nydc is one of them.
This Christmas, the household name has put together a Christmas menu which will run from
18 November till 31 December 2013, and for 2013s theme, it is heavily inspired by Santa
to spread joy. nydcs Christmas specials will definitely spoil your palates without having to
break the bank! The small plates are only S$9.80, while the big plates range from S$16.80 for
the Traditional Cornish Hen, to S$28.80 for a 230g Wagyu Steak Frites. A mini log cake is
also available at S$6.80. With such irresistible offerings, there is really no need for second
thoughts about stepping in to the comfortable diner with your loved ones to celebrate
Christmas, and to create memories to conclude the year.

I had a Christmas party with 30 of my readers at nydc last week and we sampled 10 of the
new festive dishes from nydcs Christmas menu for 2013. It goes without saying that
everyone left with very happy tummies and a night of memories to always remember.
Here are the highlights of the festive dishes that we had at nydcs Christmas party.
Having a meal at nydc is not just about the food, it is also about sharing good things with the
people you love. The Small Plates are meant to encourage communal dining, so that you have
every excuse to order everything on the menu to share. Moreover, it is Christmas. Why would
anyone refuse feasting?

For Christmas this year, nydc has two dishes for the Small Plates section Elves Salmon
Logs (S$9.80) and Elves Mini Meat Munchies (S$9.80). The former is a dish of crepe rolls
with generous slivers of smoked salmon and cream cheese filling, while the latter is good ol
meat loaves on toast topped with either brandied cherries or cranberry jam. It is really
difficult to choose one out of the two, so my suggestion is to go in a big group and order both
to share!

For main courses or Big Plates, as they are known on nydcs menu choose from the
Santas Wagyu Steak Frites (S$28.80), Merry Merry Mixed Grill (S$26.80), or Traditional
Cornish Hen (S$16.80).
The Wagyu Steak Frites is my favourite. Grilled to perfection, the meat is tender and still
pink on the inside; juicy and very flavourful. It comes with a trio peppercorn sauce, but trust
me when I say the meat is good enough that you will not need the sauce. To top it off, lots
and lots of skin-on fries served on the side for that perfect dish.

The Traditional Cornish Hen is not fancy or particularly sophisticated it is traditional treat
done right. The roasted Cornish chicken is stuffed with cornbread, and the dish is
complemented with a cheerful spread of caramelised pineapple ring, red cherries, brussels
spout, and carrots. It is simple, comforting and very satisfying.

If you are like variety, go for the Merry Merry Mixed Grill a generous platter of beef
sirloin, lamb ribs, king prawns, and sausage, served together with grilled pineapple, salad,
and fries. Besides offering a huge spread, what we like about the Mixed Grill is that the lamb
ribs are grilled with spices, and they are not gamey at all. All in all, nothing crazy in terms of
flavour combination; just a very hearty mix which is wonderful for that festive indulgence.

As everyone knows, nydc is a dessert cafe, and their mudpies and cheesecakes are extremely
well-loved and popular. nydc has specially created a new Tutti Frutti Mudpie (S$11.80) for
Christmas this year. Sprinkled with colourful gummies, the Tutti Frutti ice cream on a
Graham crackers base is the undisputed way to end your meal. Just looking at the colours
alone uplifts the spirits, and the sugar rush is so comforting for the soul.
nydc is also introducing two festive beverages for Christmas this year. The Gingys Butter
Rum Bath Elephanccino (S$8.80) is a tummy warming concoction of butter rum, paired with
an nydc gingerbread man. Youre encouraged to let Gingy soak in the hot bath before you
enjoy! Christmas Carollers Cheer (S$8.50) is a refreshing mix of fresh strawberries, bananas
and strawberry cheesecake ice cream and milk, providing a sweet touch to the meal.

And what is Christmas without log cakes? Go for either the good old fashioned chocolatey
Holly Choco Log (S$6.80/mini log, S$48/800g), or the Jolly White Choc Cheese Log
(S$6.80/mini log, S$48/800g). The latter is a tasty combination of cream cheese centre and
white chocolate cream coated log; simply irresistible.

The good people behind nydc have been working very hard to revamp its new menu this year
- which now offers over 30 dessert items, 20 hot food items, four kids meals and 40
beverages. While it offers many new dishes, the core of nydc still remains the same that is
for diners to celebrate life everyday, be it for families and loved ones to gather for special
occasions, or to simply take a little time out on working days for a hearty meal together.
While nydc may be a casual restaurant chain, quality of every dish is never once
compromised. The food is consistently good, and most importantly; it is affordable and
suitable for all occasions.
Special Promotion for ladyironchef readers: When you order 1 Big Plate + 1 drink from
nydcs Christmas menu, quote ladyironchef nydc to get a complimentary Christmas Tutti
Frutti Mudpie (worth S$11.80). This offer is valid from now till 31 Dec 2013.
nydc currently has 3 restaurants islandwide at:
30 Lorong Mambong
Tel: +65 6469 2998
Sun to Thu & PH: 11.30am 10.30pm
Fri, Sat & eve of PH: 11.30am 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village
#02-19 Wheelock Place
501 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6736 3253
Sun to Thu & PH: 11.30am 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
#02-47/48 Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street
Tel: +65 6333 3161
Sun to Thu & PH: 11.30am 10pm
Fri & Sat & eve of PH: 11.30am 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
This post is sponsored by nydc Singapore.