SINGAPORE \u2013 What is on the menu this Mother\u2019s Day? Expect lighter flavours and healthier ingredients.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Take Cantonese restaurant The Black Pearl in North Bridge Road, for instance. Its guiding principles in 2026 are \u201clight, balanced and nourishing\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor ingredients, we focused on high-protein, low-fat seafood, quality meats, and vegetables rich in fibre and vitamins. In terms of cooking methods, we opted for techniques that use less oil and less salt, allowing the natural flavours of the ingredients to shine while aligning with healthier eating habits,\u201d says executive chef Dee Chan, 37.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Case in point: The restaurant\u2019s signature BBQ Premium Iberico Char Siew swops out fattier cuts for pork neck, while its yam paste with yam ice cream is made in-house, so the kitchen can control sugar levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Likewise, local bakery chain BreadTalk has seen a shift away from traditionally rich bakes such as butter cakes towards lighter, more nuanced flavours, as has South Korean bakery-cafe brand Paris Baguette. <\/p>\n
\u201cMany customers today prefer cakes that feel enjoyable but not too heavy, which is why fruit-forward flavours and lighter cream-based options continue to resonate strongly,\u201d says Ms Hana Lee, 49, chief executive of Paris Baguette AMEA.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The brand is selling bouquet-inspired cakes in fruity flavours this Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Sharing plates are all the rage too. Gone are the days of heavy, multi-course feasts and free-flow buffets. Modern mothers prefer aesthetically plated offerings and communal dining, says Ms Audrey Ng, 49, associate director at The Riverhouse and The Garage, located in Clarke Quay and the Singapore Botanic Gardens respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still searching for a way to show your appreciation this Mother\u2019s Day? Here are three places to consider. <\/p>\n (From left) Paul\u2019s Craquant Cake, Cherry Blossom Cake and Fraisier Cake. <\/p>\n PHOTO: PAUL SINGAPORE <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Where:<\/b> Various outlets Mother\u2019s Day is a sweet affair at French bakery-cafe chain Paul, which celebrates the occasion with three cakes ($79 each). This slate including its new Cherry Blossom Cake, which combines layers of matcha sponge with sakura white chocolate cream, mixed berries, and cherry jelly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Equally fruity is the Fraisier Cake, made with Genoese sponge, Mousseline cream, fresh strawberries and marzipan. And for chocolate lovers, there is the Craquant Cake, filled with velvety mousse and dark chocolate praline.\u00a0<\/p>\n Croissant bouquet from Paul.<\/p>\n PHOTO: PAUL SINGAPORE <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Or get mum a croissant bouquet ($29.90) in lieu of real flowers. This quirky gift features four standard size croissants and two mini ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe overall intention was to offer something thoughtful, versatile and easy to enjoy across different ways of celebrating,\u201d says Ms Tracyann Wales, 37, the company\u2019s APAC head of sales and marketing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Steak frites from Bedrock Bar & Grill. <\/p>\n PHOTO: BEDROCK BAR & GRILL <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Where: <\/b>Bedrock Bar & Grill, 01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Road For Bedrock Bar & Grill\u2019s steak frites luncheon ($78++ a person), pick between two 220g cuts: the 120-day Corn-fed Ribeye, prized for its rich marbling and robust flavour; and the 100-day Grain-fed Striploin, which boasts a cleaner, more refined profile with a tender finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe focus here is on quality cuts, satisfying portions and the comforting familiarity of a classic done well,\u201d says Mr Kevin Khoo, 54, general manager of Commonwealth Concepts, which manages the brand.\u00a0<\/p>\n Both cuts are simply seasoned and grilled over an applewood fire, then served with two sauces: black pepper and Cafe de Paris. Each helping also comes with free-flow truffle parmesan fries and grilled baby gem lettuce.\u00a0<\/p>\n For dessert, diners get a flambe sea salt brownie with vanilla ice cream. A complimentary glass of sparkling rose rounds off the meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mimi Restaurant\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day menus start at $88++ a person. <\/p>\n PHOTO: MIMI RESTAURANT <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/picture><\/div>
When:<\/b> May 1 to 31\u00a0
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When: <\/b>May 10, 11.30am to 3pm
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