As part of my work, I get my fair share of press releases. And that’s a good thing as I need to keep myself informed of well, everything!

But I thought why not share some of the info here.

Here’s something for foie gras lovers – from 18 – 26 June, Mandarin Oriental is running a Foie Gras Festival at their Dolce Vita restaurant! Yum yum! Nine whole days to give yourself a luxurious treat.

Dolce Vita Foie Gras Platter

Here’s a description of their creations from the press release:

“The appetite will be whetted with starters such as “Perigord Foie Gras Parfait” (S$32), parfait of duck foie gras marinated with red port wine served with Thai mango salad, pink pepper foam and balsamico reduction; “Foie Gras Praline with Pan Brioche and Port Wine Jelly” (S$30), “Foie Gras Parfait with Renette Apple, Torcolato Wine Jelly and Caramelised Vanilla Brioche” (S$32); and “Foie Gras Variation” (S$32), a foie gras platter comprising foie gras lasagne, mousse, parfait and pan-fried with homemade fig.

“Foie gras main courses include “Pan-fried Foie Gras with Caramelised Apple Ragout, Black Truffle and Sweet Wine Jus” (S$36); “Grilled Tenderloin of Wagyu Beef with Haricot Beans, Grilled Foie Gras and Pommery Mustard Jus” (S$74); a two-person portion of “Sautéed Perigord Foie Gras with Beef Cheek Stuffed Ravioli with Braised Vegetables and Truffle Foam” (S$78); and more.”

For reservations, please call Dolce Vita on 6885 3551 or e-mail mosin-dolcevita@mohg.com.

Remember to report back here!

Ibu Oka's tasty roast pork

I am still dreaming about the spit-roasted roast pork at Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka I had at Ubud in Bali last month!

Just look at that – dee-lee-cious! How can you resist?!

(Read more at Our Travelations)

Bali has been good to me, on my third visit over the weekend.

It was mostly for work, but I managed to get in some play-time. But also, some chow-time!

Not-too-sweet carrot cake from Bebek Bengil in Ubud

Great gado gado, also from Bebek Bengil

Strawberry fried rice at a warung near Kerobokan Prison

Nasi babi guling from Ibu Oka in Ubud

As you can see, I ate very well, even if a little strangely (read: strawberry fried rice!).

You’ll find more updates on my trip at Our Travelations in a few days.