White Asparagus at Les Amis    

Celebrate the end of the winter season with delectable, elegant compositions of white asparagus from Beelitz, Germany in dishes that serve to accent and celebrate this delicate spring ingredient. Whether these plates are to be enjoyed between friends, as a couple, or amongst family members, Les Amis has created their menu to serve any purpose and occasion. Expect a gratifying and lyrical journey through the many facets of the white asparagus at Les Amis from now till 9 Jun.

Known for its mild and non-bitter taste, accompanying components of each course seek to complement this unique flavor, not overpower it. Six solid and tempting recipes include a ciabatta wrapped crispy white asparagus, and a white asparagus risotto paired with lettuce and confit egg yolk (aged 7 years). Additionally, a family style experience, labeled ‘The Family Affair,' of this season's asparagus may be arranged, featuring the dynamic flavors and textures of Joselito Iberico ham, potatoes, poached eggs, spinach, and mushrooms. Servings will be done by table and presented in the center, recreating the European cultural tradition of feasting where families gather around a white asparagus spread with condiments served communal style.

1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre #02-16, 6733 2225

Gattopardo's Charity Birthday Celebrations   

Indulge in Gattopardo's Sicilian Festa with Chef Lino Sauro's finest dishes at this special dinner on 22 May to celebrate the restaurant's second birthday. What's more, you'll be able to indulge for a good cause with 50 per cent of each ticket donated to Club Rainbow Singapore. There's also an exhibition of art made by children in Club Rainbow, plus an auction, a magician, a lucky draw and giveaways happening that night.

Tickets are priced at $188++, with half of the proceeds going to Club Rainbow. The Sicilian Festa will be held on 22 May, at 7pm.

Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk. 6338 5498

WGS Celebration Dinner at Majestic Restaurant   

To celebrate their win for Asian Restaurant of the Year (Singapore), Chef Yong is presenting a special dinner.

For the week of 14 - 18 May, Majestic Restaurant is presenting a special nine-course celebration dinner to commemorate its World Gourmet Summit win of Asian Restaurant of the Year (Singapore).

The nine-course feast includes several of Chef Yong's innovative dishes such as raw fish Chinese style; foie gras broth with salmon dumplings; crispy duck fillet coated with yam paste; braised lobster infused bean curd topped with caviar; refreshing pink guava sorbet; baked beef short rib glazed with honey sauce; doubled-boiled top-shell consommé with peach gum and conpoy; stewed noodles with sakura ebi and chef's secret dressing. Finish the night with child soya milk pudding with sweet corn.

The WGS Celebratory dinner is priced at $99 per person for a minimum of two people, and includes a complimentary glass of Sparkling Rose, Pink Elephant, Alsace, France.

31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road, 6511 4718.

White Asparagus at Gordon Grill   

Celebrate the arrival of the tastier side of spring with this annual treat of white asparagus at Gordon Grill this May. Diners will have the privileged opportunity to savor these fine selections of produce from Beelitz, a region in Germany best known for its quality white asparagus. To honor the delicate nature of this ivory asparagus, cooking techniques will seek to highlight its purity of flavor and creamy finish, using simple processes to prevent overworking.

With an ambience clothed in cream and white chocolate shades, guests have a perfect setting to slowly pace through these special plates. Executive Chef Gan Swee Lai will offer eight delectable creations that serve to complement or highlight this special ingredient. Engage in light yet unique aromatic compositions of layered flavors consisting of white asparagus soup with morels and bacon, slow-cooked hen egg with white asparagus velouté, or a salad of pickled white asparagus, grilled pork belly and langoustine. Additionally, diners have the option to have their white asparagus blanched or sautéed in butter, with portions of a half dozen or a dozen.

Gordon Grill, 22 Scotts Road, 6730 1744

Springtime Indulgences at Saint Pierre  

Saint Pierre welcomes spring with a new menu, creatively dreamed up by Chef de Cuisine, Leandros Stagogiannis. Enticing in both flavors and presentation, Chef Leandros' inaugural menu seeks to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients.

Expect dishes to showcase ingredients from the robust to the more novel and refined, where starters include Saint Pierre's signature pan-fried foie gras with caramelized green apples and old port sauce, or a white onion risotto with roasted Arabica coffee beans and 24-month aged Parmesan cheese air. Vegetarian alternatives also serve to highlight the vegetables and colors of spring, comprised of bamboo shoot, lotus root, sweet potato, burdock root, shishito, kabocha, momotaro tomato and banana flower.

Main courses include a delectable selection of seafood and meat, including the much celebrated cabillaud oven-baked miso marinated black cod with quinoa, nori puree, braised dragon fruit flower, pickled daikon and piquillos sauce. New additions such as the agneau Moroccan spice roasted lamp rump tajine style with saffron potatoes, cumin carrots, fresh pea puree, and mint oil split lamb jus will satisfy more omnivorous palates.

Top off your evening with desserts that echo something comfortingly familiar yet introduce some tantalizing spins. Warm chocolate ganache with imperial soy sauce, parsnip snow and hazelnut-coriander soil, or fresh strawberries with chocolate crumble, pink peppercorn spiced strawberry jelly and celery sorbet will make diners want to save some room for that sweet treat.

Alongside a-la-carte options, more indecisive or hungrier diners can indulge in a signature 6-course Classic Menu or a 5-course Demi-Degustation Menu, or go the extra gastronomic mile with 9-course Degustation Menu. Wine pairings are also an option. Saint Pierre's new vision can also be enjoyed with a daily three or four-course set lunch.

 3 Magazine Road, #01-01 Central Mall, 6438 0887