FEATURE
Power Lunch
ISSUE 01
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013
Where to go to get the deal done.
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n each edition of Investment life we will be looking at a restaurant in Singapore and further afield that offers investors and business people the ambiance, wine list and food that will make any high powered business lunch or dinner more of a pleasure than a chore. In this edition we have chosen to highlight Serenity, one of Singapore’s most well respected purveyors of authentic Spanish cuisine, Serenity. With a total of three outlets (the newest is at Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann City, one is in Vivocity and one can be found in Sanur Bali, Indonesia) the restaurant has built up a reputation based on fresh ideas fused with the traditional tastes of Spanish Catalan cuisine. There are a number of reasons that we chose to approach Serenity to be the first restaurant to appear as part of our regular ‘Power Lunch’ features, the first is in the name. This restaurant has an ambiance that simply makes doing business a pleasure. Patrons can relax and unwind while still having the opportunity to conclude their business dealings thanks to the discrete service and skilled wait staff. Rona Lee Managing Director of Serenity is perfectly in tune with the needs of local and international business people. “As a business woman I have to attend a lot business lunches. Business lunches are where either deals are begin or wrapped up. Where we eat reflects what we are - the food, service, ambience and location are very important factors and they can all contribute
Spanish Suckling Pig Six hours to prepare - best phone ahead.
to the success of a business orientated meal. At Serenity, we source quality product for our dishes and our staff is aware of the pressures that business people are under, which is why we train them extensively to be fast, efficient, friendly and professional.” Serenity also offers variety of tapas (which you can enjoy as appetizers). Grilled Spanish Octopus, Braised Beef Tongue and Honey Roasted Pork Ribs are must tries. Catalan Soup is perfect for a light lunch, A delicious combination of vegetables, beans and different types of meats in a savory vegetable stock thee uniqueness of this Mediterranean inspired soup is due to the combination of fmeats or fish into a single aromatic and balanced whole. Serenity’s Catalan soup is a mixture of beef, chicken and pork with beans. If you really want to get under the skin of the tastes of Spain and experience one of the most well known dishes from the region then you might want to try the Paella. There are more than eight types of Paella Paella on offer, including Squid Ink Pella, Seafood Paella, Lobster Paella, Scampi Paella, Vegetarian Pella, Fish Paella, Pork Paella and Crayfish Paella. If you have decided to abandon the idea of a power lunch and transform your Serenity experience into a power dinner then we would heartily recommend that you order the restaurant’s signature dish – the Suckling Pig, known in the Catalan language as Cochinillo Asado.
The presentation alone is a highlight – the piping hot roasted pig is brought to the table on an enormous wooden platter, and swiftly portioned into smaller pieces. The piglet is marinated with sherry, white wine, vinegar and herbs and slow roasted it for more than six hours. According to Mr. Fernando Rojo, Kitchen Director at the venue, “Serenity is a great choice for a business lunch. We have over 42 types of tapas including vegetarian dishes. If you are not into a heavy meal, there are four types of soups and five types of salads to keep you fueled and alert while you discuss strategic issues.” Serenity has more than 60 labels of Spanish wines covering famous wine regions such as Rioja, Rueda, Torro, Rebera Del Duero, Riaz Bixas and Malaga. More than 60 labels are exclusive and rare Spanish wines. You can find Serenity at any one of these locations:
Ngee Ann City Takashimaya S.C., Singapore Tel: 62359989 Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant
VivoCity, Singapore Tel: 637 681 85
Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant
No. 27A, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Bali, Indonesia Tel: +62 3 619 29 8820