KING OF CLAMS Love the tender and chewy texture of clams? For 600 years, Duo Tou Village in the Hanjiang district of Putien has been producing the best clams in China. And every year, PUTIEN Restaurant has been importing hundreds of kilograms of these clams to celebrate Duo Tou Clam festival, the period when the clams are at their prime. From now till 31 July, you can have a taste of these meaty clams prepared in eight different styles. The menu includes two new dishes, Stir-fried Sambal Chives with DUOTOU Clam ($22.80) and Thai-flavoured DUOTOU Clam ($21.80). The latter impresses with a homemade fiery and tangy Thai sauce (made with six different fruits and vegetables). Not forgetting the perennial favourites, the Baked DUOTOU Clam on Hot Plate ($21.80) is best enjoyed by dipping the clams in sea salt. The cherry on top? You can now have a taste of the Duo Tou clams at all its 13 outlets in Singapore, including the new restaurant at Jewel Changi Airport. #02-249, Jewel Changi, 78 Airport Boulevard. Tel: 6908 518
A THORNY FEAST Durian retailer 99 Old Trees launches an omakase experience ($60/person) SukaWa showcasing the best of the king of fruits. As many as 12 different varietals are delivered to its retail store at Owen Road, courtesy of Fook Gor Durian Farm in Malaysia. Start with a dessert of either a durian puff or mousse — you will be presented with six different breeds, including unlimited servings of either Mao Shan Wang or D24. Some of the varietals that impressed includes the Golden Phoenix, which had a savoury aroma but a bright, almost citrusy flesh, and the extremely rare Black Thorn, which was bitter-sweet and had a light, soufflé like texture. #01-227, Block 46, Owen Road. Minimum three days advance booking required. Tel: 9822 2495
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