Weekend Grower Champagne and Dim Sum Pairing Menu (from S$118++) at Summer Pavilion (The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore)
Update (5 November 2020): The promotion has been extended until 29 November 2020.
Indulge in an exclusive five-course dim sum menu with three glasses of specially-curated Grower Champagne at Summer Pavilion (located within The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore) from just S$118++ per person on Saturdays and Sundays. Available for lunch until 29 November 2020, this weekend dim sum brunch experience combines Chef Cheung Siu Kong’s well-loved Cantonese dishes paired with artisanal Champagnes from Goutorbe-Bouillot, Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, and Diebolt-Vallois.
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Dim Sum Trio
Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Grower Champagnes are grown, vinified, and aged by a specific grape grower and their family. The winemaker cultivates the vineyards, harvests the fruit, produces the wines with their own hands, and possess their own branding, which explains why these Champagnes are considered true artisanal products. Whereas large Champagne houses may use grapes from different vineyards in the Champagne region to create a consistent house style.
The first course is a trio of dim sum which is paired with the Goutorbe-Bouillot Reflets de Rivière, Brut NV:
Steamed Vegetarian Crystal Dumpling, Black Truffle, Mushroom, Pumpkin, Water Chestnut (松露南山饺)
Poached Prawn, Chicken, Preserved Vegetable Dumpling, Black Vinegar, Chilli Padi (陈醋灼云吞)
Steamed Prawn Dumpling, Crab Roe, Sweet Corn, Carrot, Parsley (蟹子百花球)
We were told to start with the crystal dumpling first (since it has the most delicate flavours of all three) before moving on to the steamed prawn dumpling and finally the dumpling in black vinegar.
Dim Sum Trio
Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The second course features three more beautifully-presented dim sums which consist of the following:
Steamed Prawn, Bamboo Shoot Dumpling (笋尖鲜虾饺)
Steamed Vegetarian Dumpling, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut, Sweet Pea, Mushroom, Preserved Vegetable, Turnip (鲜百合粉果)
Pan-fried Shredded Yam, Pumpkin (金瓜煎芋丝)
Two out of three items on this course are suitable for vegetarians but while I am typically a meat-eater, I really enjoyed the balance of flavours in this course - the steamed vegetarian dumpling with water chestnut, in particular, was not only a treat for the eyes but for the tummy as well.
Pan-fried Canadian Lobster, Black Truffle
Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The third course of the dim sum menu was the Pan-fried Canadian Lobster, Black Truffle (黑松露香煎加拿大龙虾) which was paired with the Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée CUIS, 1er Cru Brut NV. While all of the Champagne pairing in this meal was pleasant, this was actually my personal favourite - the blanc de blanc is slightly dryer and it has a lower sugar content so the delicate flavours from the lobster and black truffle were further enhanced with a sip of the beverage.
Braised King Scallop, Stuffed Eggplant, Prawn Paste, Spicy Sauce
Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The fourth course was a masterfully-executed dish of Braised King Scallop, Stuffed Eggplant, Prawn Paste, Spicy Sauce (京烧玉茄带子皇). This was paired with the third Champagne on the menu - Diebolt-Vallois á Cramant, Rosé NV. If you have dined in Summer Pavilion before, you must know that Chef Cheung Siu Kong is a master of soups and sauces - that braised scallop was absolutely divine and the rosé Champagne went beautifully with this course.
Chilled Aloe Vera, Kiwi, Strawberry, Lime Juice
Summer Pavilion - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The final course is a simple but elegant dessert of Chilled Aloe Vera, Kiwi, Strawberry, Lime Juice (芦荟冻柠蜜) - you can also expect to find the famous Pineapple Tart and Osmanthus Jelly at the end of this meal.
Priced at just S$118++ (S$138.89 nett) per person, this is truly a fantastic deal for Summer Pavilion (which has a Michelin-star) since you even get to enjoy three different glasses of Champagne with this meal. If you are planning to go in a group of three or more, there is currently a Marriott offer (that you will have to save on eligible American Express cards) that gives you S$100 back from spending S$400 - this brings the total cost per person to just S$105.55 nett (24% cheaper!) if you dine in a group of three.
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