Sunday Brunch at UNA

The season for gatherings, parties, friends, families and food is nearly upon us and this Sunday, why not celebrate the holiday season with an easy, breezy, big, brunchy affair at UNA? Makan Kaki Shermay Lee highly recommends the Spanish/ French/ Italian/ Mediterranean Brunch there – it’s absolutely delightful and yummy!
Located in the leafy, Colonial enclave of Rochester Park, UNA is a charming restaurant helmed by Jean-Philippe Patruno, who used to be head chef of wildly popular tapas bar Barrafina in London’s Soho. And now, the same delectable food that set London in a tizzy with snaking queues is available here in Singapore and in a beautiful environment.

Be prepared to eat. Go hungry. It’s gonna be really delicious, thanks to Chef Jean-Philippe’s impeccable technical skills and his ability to cook with real depth and honesty. Tapas and brunch foods may seem deceptively simple to make, but trust Shermay, to achieve this sort of flavour, a lot of experience and know-how is required!

A must-try is the Jamon croquetas (ham croquettes) – light, crispy, panko-coated with an oozy, creamy, piping-hot ham and bechamel interior. They are perfection and always a hit with adults and kids alike. Order lots! You’re gonna have to!

For a decadent treat, how ’bout the slow-cooked egg with smoked mash and summer truffles? Rich, over-the-top indulgence from the yolk, smokey potato and earthy truffle. If you like bread, you’ll love the roasted peppers on toast with spicy, fatty chorizo sausage and delicate quail eggs. Or go for one of their toasted sandwiches! If you want something even more substantial, the Spanish fry-up is hearty, filling and really hits the spot.

Leave room for dessert, especially their Churros! These deep-fried Spanish crullers are hard to find and even harder to do right, but UNA does! Light and crisp, not oily at all, but with enough firmness to bite, the Churros are tossed in cinnamon-sugar and come with a dark chocolate Valrhona dipping sauce.

There you have it, for a beautiful Brunch on Sunday, you really can’t go wrong with UNA @ One Rochester, where Chef Jean-Philippe Patruno serves up his home-styled cuisines from Spain, Italy and France, with a full selection of tapas, starters, mains and desserts, backed with a full bar, signature cocktails, with $48++ for free-flow cava and house wine.

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UNA
1 Rochester Drive
Reservations: 6773 0070
Open: Mon – Sat 6-11pm
A la carte Mediterranean Brunch every Sunday from 11am to 4pm
http://una.sg/#

 

 

Spanish-style Brunch and a Show!

Via Catalunya

This week, Makan Kaki Violet Oon is back with a great place to recommend for a fun Sunday meal. Catalunya serves up a passionate brunch definitely worth experiencing, not just because of its location – spectacular views from a pod set in the waters of Marina Bay – but also because of its Spanish-style buffet, complete with music, dancing and lots of theatricality! Just like going to the theatre, it’s a snazzy meal & show served up in four acts. Brace your bellies, appease your appetite, this is an eating-entertaining marathon than runs almost 4 hours!

When you step in just after 12 noon, the lively atmosphere will get you – there’s a DJ spinning tunes and oh, the spread of food! From the buffet of starters, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the huge selection of breads, cheeses, salads, Spanish cured meats (Violet’s favourite!) and more, all found dotted around the restaurant at various food stations.

You’ll also find typically Spanish eggs and potatoes (tortillas) and made-to-order grilled sandwiches. But just when you think this is just an ordinary buffet brunch, wait for it…

Via Catalunya – Signature Roasted Suckling Pig

The next Act begins at about 1.30pm with the waitstaff dancing in with impressive main courses, like the flaming salt-baked whole fish, veal shank, lamb thigh and their famous suckling pig with tender flesh and crispy, crackling skin.

With that party going on in your mouth, how can you resist the party going on outside? Some diners even get up to dance to the DJ’s beats, which of course, adds so much to the festive vibe of this place! So if you want a unique brunch full of Spanish flavours and a flair for the theatrical, Catalunya’s Sunday Brunch is a great experience. You’ve got to try it at least once – brings lots of friends, family and stay all the way till 4pm, for a really good time!

LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE HERE!

Catalunya
The Fullerton Pavillion
82 Collyer Quay

Brunch every Sunday, 12.30 – 4pm

$98++ per person, including juices, tea and coffee.
Add $48++ per person for unlimited Cava and cocktails.

Reservations: 6534 0886