HO T SP O T S
EAT
KERRY LOW visits TXA Gastrobar at The Alkaff Mansion and RAELENE TAN revisits retro classic, Fatty’s Restaurant.
T
DIY Sangria Bowl
56 anza
XA (pronounced Char) Gastrobar at The Alkaff Mansion has launched a new menu with an array of delicious Spanishinspired dishes. The outdoor patio, surrounded by tropical greenery and views of the chefs working their magic on the live grill station, is the ideal dining set-up. We begin with a round of Flavored Mojitos ($18) in Pineapple, Lychee and Mango flavours; served in ice-cold tall glasses. A fabulous start to the evening. The DIY Sangria Bowl (from $80) is also not to be missed - it proves almost as much fun to build as to drink! Choose from a variety of options, including sweet versus dry, brandy versus rum, white wine versus red and different fruits. Our group decides on the double shot of brandy…why not!? Thirst well and truly quenched, we feel ready to tackle the food choices. In true Spanish style we order a range of sharing plates for the table, starting with the Clams Andalusian Style ($18), a substantial serving of two dozen clams cooked in white wine, paprika, garlic and parsley. One of the table’s favourites. We take a short repose in our beautiful surroundings watching the sun set while sipping on refreshing sangria before the remainder of the dishes arrive. The Coca de Chorizo ($18) – Spanish flatbread topped with chorizo sausage, roasted peppers, leeks, onion, and mozzarella cheese ($16) is delicious and Roasted Cauliflower ($10) scores all around accolades – roasted with sweet paprika and presented with aioli on the side.
July/August 2021
Hotspots Eat JulAug21.indd 56
9/6/21 4:42 PM
