Celebrate Easter with sweet treats, special brunch and more

The relaxation of Covid-19 rules came just in time for us to gather for an Easter feast.

You can buy some of these as take-outs so you can meet nine other friends for an open-air maskless picnic. Alternatively, gather nine vaccinated friends together for a meal.

The options have widened considerably, and it does feel like life has returned to normal.

For a picnic

Godiva

Imagine sitting in a park eating chocolates.

If enjoying chocolates in a park is your ideal way to spend Easter Sunday, check out Godiva's limited-edition 2022 Spring Easter Collection.

The Spring Beaded Egg Carré ($99, 20 pieces) makes for a pretty gift, while the Spring Flower Tin G Cube ($45, 15 pieces) is romantic. The Spring Bunny Tin 7pcs ($55, seven pieces) will be fun for kids.

This range of beautiful gift boxes and truffles is available at Bugis Junction, ION Orchard, Raffles City, Suntec City, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, as well as online at godiva.com.sg.

Pan Pacific Singapore 

From April 1 to April 17, Pacific Marketplace at Level 1 of Pan Pacific Singapore will be selling its range of Easter goodies, including the dramatic Almond-Crusted Egg ($168 for a 1.25kg egg) and the flashy Technicolour Chocolate Egg ($58 for 450 grams). 

Pan Pacific Privileges members get up to 15 per cent discount, while Pan Pacific Discovery members get up to 25 per cent off Easter Goodies, excluding Easter bundles and hampers.

To get more information, call 6826-8240, or place your order at shop-panpacificsingapore.panpacific.com.

Da Paolo Gastronomia

Easter is not complete without hot cross buns, and Da Paolo Gastronomia is selling them at $3.90 each for the month of April.

A hot cross bun is a spiced, sweet soft bread of English origins, with hints of orange zest and sweetness of rum-soaked sultanas.

They are available online at gastronomia-foodtoorder.dapaolo.com.sg or you can pick them up at any of the outlets.

Paul Singapore

Perfect for a picnic is Paul Singapore’s chocolate house, made of almond biscuits and gianduja mousse as well as a praline pastry roof decorated with marzipan.

This is part of the Eggs-tra Heapin’ Easter Bonanza ($120) set, which also contains mini savouries such as quail egg mayonnaise, ham & cheese quiche, mini croissant sandwiches and mini viennoiserie (9pcs).

This set is available from April 1, and you can order it at paul-singapore.com.

Gather your friends

15 Stamford By Alvin Leung

The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore offers a Sunday Punch & Brunch at 15 Stamford By Alvin Leung.

You’ll get brunch classics such as Seafood on Ice, Organic Egg Curd (Chanterelle, Sea Cucumber, Crab Foam); Foie Gras (Asian Spiced Banana, Dark Rum Raisin); Double-Boiled Ginseng Broth (Carrot, Celery and Conpoy Floss); Smoked Japanese Eel; Black Angus Beef Rib Eye and Rotisserie Free Range Chicken.

The restaurant’s signature Cheese Wagon will also make its appearance with unlimited cheeses including Grana Padano, Gruyère, Comté, Pecorino, Mimolette, Cheddar, Scamorza, Camembert, Brie De Meaux, Chevre Long and Fourme d’Ambert. 

This promotion is only on April 12 and is at $168 per person (food only). There is a supplement fee for alcohol.

For bookings and reservations, e-mail 15stamford@kempinski.com or call 6715-6871.

Rempapa

Any time is a good time to eat at Rempapa but if you need a reason, you must head there for the return of his popular dish, the White Debal.

The Eurasian dish that was commonly served in the chef’s home during Easter is only available from April 8 to April 17. 

This version has chicken, roast pork, bacon bones and house-made achar cooked in rempah, vinegar and mustard seeds. It’s at $42 a dish, and up to four can share it.

For reservations, call 9459-1603 or go to sevenrooms.com/reservations/rempapa.

Alley On 25

Alley On 25 at Andaz Singapore offers the Easter Weekend Lazy Breakfast with dishes that range from a classic Shepherd’s Pie (with minced lamb that has been braised for four hours) to an Oven-Roasted Chicken and a Charred Cauliflower Steak that is charcoal-grilled a la minute.

Since it's Easter, you’ll get an unlimited serving of the Specialty Cage-Free Easter Eggs platter comprising deviled eggs, scotch eggs, and Avruga caviar egg.

It’s $98 a person, and the brunch is only available on the weekend of April 16 and 17, from noon to 2.30pm.

For reservations, visit andazsingapore.com/dining or call 6408-1288.

Lawry's

Lawry's The Prime Rib Singapore offers an Easter feast and, for your kids, a chance to take part in the Best Dressed Children contest on April 17. 

Highlights from the five-course Easter set menu include the Famous Original Spinning Bowl Salad, a Roasted Baby Carrot Soup, and a serving of the Roasted USDA Prime Rib of Beef.

The menu will be served for lunch and dinner only on Easter, and it's at $119 per person. The kid’s set is $49 each.

Call 6836-3333 to book your table or send an e-mail to reservations@lawrys.com.sg.

Tablescape

Just in time for Easter, Tablescape at Grand Park City Hall launches its Sunday Brunch in April.

On Easter only, the choices of the main course will include a classic Josper Grilled Lamb Rack, served with mint, asparagus and glazed carrots.

Another Easter-exclusive main course option is a Magret De Canard, duck breast featuring crispy skin and tender flesh with just a touch of pink served with lettuce, foie gras, an organic egg, then drizzled with an orange and cherry jus.

The Easter Sunday brunch is $118 per person. Call 6432-5566 or e-mail hello@tablescape.sg for reservations.

Goodwood Park Hotel

Goodwood Park Hotel’s Easter Sunday Mega Brunch ($98) on April 17 will take place in a special setting where the hotel will be transformed into a wonderland, with pop-up lifestyle retail stalls and a Children’s House with a bouncy castle. There is also a Zumba class too - if you feel like working out before feasting.

For a quieter pace, check out the Easter Afternoon Tea Buffet ($68) that will be held on April 15 and April 16.

Expect treats such as Glazed Ham, Slow-roasted Lamb Rack with Pistachio Crust and Tarragon Jus, Roasted Carrot Soup with Orange, and Assorted Easter Bunny Cupcakes. Dine-in reservations may be made via goodwoodparkhotel.com/dining.

You can also do your bit for charity. The Adopt An Egg for Charity runs from April 8 to April 30. Get an egg at $88 via goodwoodgivesback.oddle.me. These eggs will be hand-decorated by the hotel’s pastry chefs and are tagged to a mystery gift that ranges from teddy bears to staycation vouchers. All proceeds from the adoption will go to Club Rainbow (Singapore).