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~Invited Session~ White asparagus is back on the menu of Pool Grill at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza! Recounting the last few years, I have been pampered yearly by the team who takes pride in including this juicy white gold bulbs into culinary creations in the month of April. There's something about their bread that gets me all stuffed before the mains are served, all the time. Probably the condiments that come with it that makes this loaf so irresistible. Executive Chef Matthew Van Der Zwan presents an all new white asparagus menu! Steamed White Asparagus with Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce ($22) I always feel the best way to taste any ingredient is to have it steamed - the tendency to over cook and over marinate anything is high for home cooks like myself so I always leave it to the experts to deal with these prized delicacies. White asparagus in particular, tastes best steamed. Sweet, juicy and I would exchange my roasted potatoes for these with a perfectly runny egg - e...

~Invited Session~ Of all the seasonal delicacies, I count white asparagus as the one that got me most excited when I first step foot in Europe. The prized vegetable was a steal there and the glee experienced when I finally got to eat it was memorable. Known for its succulent stems and delicate sweet flavour, this nutritional powerhouse is taking centrestage at Pool Grill with specially-crafted à la carte white asparagus creations. Please mark your calendars this May for an awakening of your palette! No stranger to Pool Grill, I count this as one of my favourite secret hideaways in Orchard because it's away from the hustle and bustle of the city and doesn't this swimming pool view look so inviting? Plus they have a private cabana for booking if you have a special occasion coming up. Word has it these are available with a minimum spending of $100. That view of Orchard. Lychee tea was perfect for sun down given how hot and unforgiving our weather is these days. Toasted focca...