China Club Quarterly Issue #3 (Jul - Sep) 2019

N°3//2019

A Season of Gratitude

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七 月 至 九 月

二 零 一 九 年

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Words from the General Manager

总 经 理 献 语 Andrew Mah General Manager

Celebrating Our Roots Teochew cuisine is well known for its use of fresh and quality ingredients to emphasise natural flavours. At The China Club, we have prepared a special Teochew menu just for this quarter.

Our 6-course Teochew set celebrates this tradition with a lineup of exquisite offerings, including a gourmet platter with a trio of chilled lobster, shrimp dumpling and soybrined duck. Other highlights include Braised Fish Maw & Crabmeat Soup with Chrysanthemum, Steamed Cod Fillet with Plum Sauce, and Oyster Omelette with Picked Radish & Chives. The traditional and much loved orh nee will also be served for dessert.

In September, grab your lanterns and gather your loved ones for a night under the full moon to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is said that the moon is the brightest and roundest on this day, symbolising a time of thanksgiving and reunion

with your families. Our special dessert menu featuring Sweetened Peach Tree Sap with Green Apple and Snow Fungus, Aloe Vera Cream with Longan & Ginseng, and Deep-fried Sweet Potato & Egg Custard Dumpling will be the perfect accompaniment to your sweet reunions.

In Chinese, there is an idiom 饮水思源 which means to remember where your blessings come from. It also means, in a literal sense, to remember the origins of your water when you drink it. In that spirit, we have included a fun fact about Singapore’s first water source at the back of this newsletter.

But more importantly, in the midst of celebrating our roots, let us also approach this season with a heart of gratitude for all that has been given to us and our families.

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1819-2019: A City Without Limits As Singapore welcomes its bicentennial year, major plans for the city are underway.

The Central Business District where The China Club is located will be undergoing a significant transformation in the coming years. The government has unveiled plans to build more residential homes, hotels and public spaces to enliven the vicinity, and fill the streets with more restaurants, shops and gyms. The Central Business District will no longer just be a place for the corporate. Instead, it will be a vibrant space for families and friends to live, work and play. The streets are going to be busy both in the day and at night, on weekdays and weekends.

It didn’t seem that long ago when Singapore was just starting out as an independent nation. Pioneers of that generation will be able to tell you tales

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of living in kampongs and drawing water from common taps and wells. Yet today, we have developed some amazing infrastructures, from our iconic Marina Bay Sands to the amazing Jewel Changi Airport, with upcoming plans to further utilise our underground spaces for better urban living.

What you see here are the fruits of a forward-looking country. It is important to always keep our eyes ahead in order to prosper and stay relevant. Singapore’s development, while rapid, did not occur overnight. To improve our city for our next generation, we have to stay competitive in a world that never stops moving.

We are living in exciting times indeed. At The China Club, we anticipate witnessing this burst of life and flurry of activities from a bird’s eye view on the 52nd storey, and we welcome you to come dine with us in comfort while watching the transformation of our city state to a better tomorrow.

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Photos courtesy of Edmond and Candy.

Couples' Showcase

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CHINA CLUB QUARTERLY NEWS JUL - SEP 2019 Photos courtesy of Daniel and Emerline.

Carlton City Hotel Room

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Weddings in China Club Weddings are one of life’s greatest moments and deserve special attention. If you are looking for a venue that is different from the usual hotel ballroom, come to The China Club! Our lush oriental setting provides the perfect backdrop for wedding receptions and banquets, and our exquisite menus crafted by our head chef ensure a unique and memorable meal for your guests.

We are also conveniently located at the heart of the central business district near the Tanjong Pagar train station, and have ample parking in our premises for those who wish to drive.

Just for our wedding couples, we have a special tie-up with The Carlton City Hotel where you can relax and unwind after a long, eventful day. For more information, please contact Pamela Tan or Jeny Ng at 6820 2386 (ext 12/13) or email them at events@chinaclub.com.sg EVENT PACKAGES

MENU PRICE

Wedding

$138 per person & above

Solemnisation

$88 per person & above

Cocktail Reception

$68 per person & above

Corporate Luncheon/Dinner

$68 per person & above

Meeting

$55 per person & above

Pamela Tan (left) Events Manager Jeny Ng (right) Banquet Coordinator

Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

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Membership Promotion The members-only China Club is one of Singapore’s most exclusive dining venues. With your term membership, you can enjoy our chef’s Chinese cuisine freshly crafted for every season and occasion. If you are already familiar with The China Club, refer us to your friends and enjoy referrer incentives from $288 to $488 in dining vouchers.

Contact Ashley Tan from our Membership Department at 6820 2386 (ext 29) or email ashley@chinaclub.com.sg for more information.

Ashley Tan Membership Executive

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ENTRANCE FEE

VOUCHER FOR NEW MEMBERS

REFERRER INCENTIVE

1-Year Term Individual

$1,800.00

$600.00

$288.00

2-Year Term Individual

$2,800.00

$988.00

$388.00

1-Year Term Corporate

$2,800.00

$888.00

$388.00

2-Year Term Corporate

$3,800.00

$2,000.00

$488.00

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

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Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

猴脑菌干贝炖老鸡 Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Lion’s Mane Mushroom & Conpoy

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Chef’s Recommendations 猴脑菌干贝炖老鸡 Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Lion’s Mane Mushroom & Conpoy

豉汁大虾扣柚皮 Stewed Pomelo Pith topped with Wok-fried Prawn with Black Bean Sauce

每位 $48.00 per pax

每位 $22.00 per pax

胡椒清汤牛坑腩 Poached Beef Short Rib Soup with White Pepper

彩云西杏玉带 Deep-fried Scallop coated with Crispy Almond served with Strawberry & Kiwi Sauce

每位 $28.00 per pax

每位 $18.00 per pax

法式焗三文鱼件 Salmon Fillet Baked in Sea Salt accompanied with Vegetable Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

九制黑猪腩排 Stewed Kurobuta Spare Rib with Fermented Tangerine Peel Sauce

每位 $26.00 per pax

每位 $18.00 per pax

翡翠白木耳炒螺片 Stir-fried Sliced Sea Whelk with White Fungus & Seasonal Vegetable 每位 $22.00 per pax

红菇扒紫菜自制豆腐 Braised Homemade Seaweed Beancurd topped with Red Mushroom 每位 $22.00 per pax Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

Vincent Phang Operations Manager

Yim Yiu Wing Executive Chef

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潮式三拼盘 潮式冻龙虾, 腐皮炸虾枣，卤水鸭片 Teochew Gourmet Platter • Chilled Lobster served with Pickled Cabbage • Deep-fried Shrimp Dumpling wrapped with Beancurd Sheet • Teochew Soy Brined Duck

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Teochew Cuisine Promotion Chef’s Specials August to September 2019 潮式三拼盘 潮式冻龙虾, 腐皮炸虾枣，卤水鸭片 Teochew Gourmet Platter • Chilled Lobster served with Pickled Cabbage • Deep-fried Shrimp Dumpling wrapped with Beancurd Sheet • Teochew Soy Brined Duck 每位 $38.00 per pax

黄豆咸菜黑猪腩汤 Kurobuta Pork Belly Soup with Preserved Cabbage & Soya Bean 每位 $38.00 per pax

潮州蒸星斑件 Steamed Fillet of Grouper, Teochew Style 每位 $28.00 per pax

川椒卤鸭片 Sliced Soy Brined Duck with Sichuan Pepper

鲍杏菇椒酱爆肉丁 Sautéed Diced Pork & Oyster Mushroom with Sweet & Spicy Sauce 每位 $18.00 per pax

水瓜煎蚝烙 Oyster Omelette with Sponge Gourd 每位 $18.00 per pax

大地鱼玉兰炒腊肉 Wok-fried Preserved Pork with Sliced Dried Fish & Kailan 每位 $18.00 per pax

冬菜鱼鳔肉碎泡香苗 Poached Rice with Fish Maw, Minced Pork & Pickled Radish 每位 $16.00 per pax

每位 $18.00 per pax

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Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

鲍杏菇川椒爆鸡球 Sautéed Sliced Chicken & Oyster Mushroom with Sichuan Pepper

Teochew Cuisine Promotion Set Menu August to September 2019 每位 $148.00 per pax

潮式三拼盘 卤水鸭件，腐皮虾枣，咸菜冻龙虾 Teochew Gourmet Platter • Chilled Lobster served with Pickled Cabbage • Deep-fried Shrimp Dumpling wrapped with Beancurd Sheet • Teochew Soy Brined Duck

菊花蟹肉鱼鳔羹 Braised Fish Maw & Crabmeat Soup with Chrysanthemum

菜甫韭菜煎蚝烙 或 鱼露海鲜炒米粉 Oyster Omelette with Pickled Radish & Chives OR Fried Rice Vermicelli with Seafood in Teochew Fish Sauce

潮 州 菜 推 套 介 餐

银杏杞子芋泥 Sweetened Yam Paste topped with Gingko Nuts & Wolfberries

二 零 由 一 8 九 月 年 至 9 月

鲍杏菇川椒爆鸡球 Sautéed Sliced Chicken & Oyster Mushroom with Sichuan Pepper 梅子蒸鳕鱼件 Steamed Cod Fish Fillet with Sour Plum Sauce

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Dim Sum

July to September 2019 A

B

松露金瓜水晶球 Steamed Crystal Pumpkin Dumpling topped with Black Truffle

黄金香蕉卷 Deep-fried Seafood & Banana Fritter

每粒 $3.80 per piece

每粒 $3.20 per piece

三星芝士饺 Steamed Seafood, Bacon & Cheese Dumpling

米网上素肠粉 Vegetarian Rice Flour Roll wrapped with Crispy Rice Vermicelli

每粒 $3.20 per piece

每条 $5.00 per piece

C

翡翠白玉饺 Steamed Pork, Shrimp & Vegetable Dumpling 每粒 $3.20 per piece

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Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

黑糯米伴椰子雪糕 Chilled Black Glutinous Puree topped with Coconut Ice-cream

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Dessert Specials July to September 2019

青苹果桃 炖雪耳(热/泠) Hot/Chilled Sweetened Peach Tree Sap with Green Apple & Snow Fungus 每粒 $16.00 per pax

花旗参龙眼炖芦荟(热/泠) Hot/Chilled Aloe Vera Cream with Longan & Ginseng

青苹果桃 炖雪耳(热/泠) Hot/Chilled Sweetened Peach Tree Sap with Green Apple & Snow Fungus

每粒 $16.00 per pax

黑糯米伴椰子雪糕 Chilled Black Glutinous Puree topped with Coconut Ice-cream

二 零 由 一 7 九 月 年 至 9 月

每粒 $12.00 per pax

香芋西米露 Chilled Sweetened Cream with Sago and Diced Yam 每粒 $8.00 per pax

香芋西米露 Chilled Sweetened Cream with Sago and Diced Yam

Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

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长 征 酒 吧 小 食

Long March Bar — Cocktail Promo July to September 2019 (Mon to Sat, 5pm to 9pm)

Enjoy 20% off these cocktails and complimentary bar snacks during our happy hour this quarter. Now that's something to cheer about!

Goose Berries Freeze Lychee Martini Around The World Frozen Strawberry Margarita Side Car

Theah Shu Zhen Captain

$29 per glass $13 per glass $16 per glass $22 per glass $24 per glass

Not valid for any voucher redemptions or further discounts.

Prices are subject to prevailing taxes.

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Helen Wong Bar Captain

Wines of the Quarter Te Mata Estate Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc Origin: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Grape Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

$95

Palest lemon green, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc ’17 is all about texture, refreshment and refinement. Grapefruit and lime juice on the nose, with notes of white flowers, quince and cardamom, the wine expands into fennel, currants, elderflower, pears, honey and sweet nectarine on the palate. Ripe sub-tropical fruit is balanced by a long, dry finish with a crisp edge and a floral, delicate lift.

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Blanc 2015 Origin: Burgundy, France GrapeVarietal: 100% Chardonnay

$99

The elegant nose exudes fruity and floral notes. The palate of this Mercurey offers a harmonious structure and leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness.

An easy drinking wine that is ideal served either as an aperitif or with a meal.

Lagrange Pomerol 2015 Origin: Bordeaux, France Grape Varietal: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

$125

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Following on from Gruaud, this sample does not seem so expressive on the nose at first, despite the wine's vibrant crimson appearance. Given time in the glass though, it soon reveals some light, pretty, perfumed fruit with a floral edge. Rather a touch of cream at the start on the palate, with a supple and slightly fat feel to it in the middle, with charcoaly-grainy tannins coming in.

Amelia Park Reserve Shiraz 2013 Origin: Frankland River, Australia Grape Varietal: 100% Shiraz

$148

Black fruits and spice leap from the glass, filling the bouquet; the palate is intense and powerful, yet remains light on its feet; black cherry, plum and licorice fill the mouth with persistent flavour; its lightness is due to silky tannins.

Domaine Faiveley Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru 'Aux Vignerondes' 2014 $188 Origin: Burgundy, France 1er Cru 'Aux Vignerondes' Grape Varietal: 100% Pinot Nar Violet and blackcurrant notes mark this intense, brooding red. The vivid acidity creates tension, while the dense tannins provide a matrix of support.

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Did you know?

Singapore’s journey to achieve self-reliance on fresh water supply dates all the way back to the nineteenth century. In 1857, Tan Kim Seng, a wealthy merchant in Singapore, donated $13,000 to the British government for the construction of Singapore’s first reservoir and waterworks. To commemorate this, the municipal commissioners erected the Tan Kim Seng Fountain, which has since been gazetted as a national monument and can be found at the Esplanade Park. Today, Singapore has a total of 17 reservoirs, including the Marina Barrage which holds the island’s largest and most urbanised catchment.

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