One of the most notable changes of Executive Chef Jakob Esko's menu at The Knolls is not just its new Mediterranean dishes, but the fact that it's been meticulously segmented into two sections - Hearty Selections for Gentlemen and On the Lighter Side for Ladies. Chef Jakob realised men and women wanted different things from their meals, "We wanted to create a menu that was not only authentic but also presented guests with dining options that complemented their lifestyle and preferences."

The men's choices are filled with richer, heartier while still healthy selections for men, while the ladies' section features light, low-carbohydrate salads, soups and light bites.  Both, however, are influenced by a Mediterranean touch with bold flavours and fresh produce.

Their tapas to share from the a la carte menu includes toast of crab and lemon mayonnaise, one of their most popular dishes, or more exotic choices like crispy calamari with squid ink aioli, smoked piquillo peppers filled with seafood, or the octopus carpaccio with smoked potatoes.

For the mains, one of the stand-out dishes we tried that day was the pan-seared sea bass, also a popular choice amongst diners, paired with a black truffle risotto, fricassee and parmesan shavings. The fish was pan-seared with a crispy skin that had just the right amount of crackle to accompany the soft meat of the fish. The risotto complements the fish well, with its earthy flavours from the truffle.

Meat-lovers should choose the slow cooked beef cheek, which is fork-tender and accompanied by roast tomato confit. The smoked potato side was a delight, especially when paired with the slightly sticky jus from the beef cheek.

The highlight of the meal is their version of churros, the Spanish style doughnut. This one came paired with three ramekins of chocolate, lemon and whipped cream. While chocolate seems to be the most natural pairing, it was the lemon cream that added the perfect tang to the sweetness of the doughnut. It's just the right way to end the meal.

The Knolls, Sentosa Island, 1 The Knolls, Capella Hotel, 6591 5046

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