F&B outlets roll out dining discounts and deals for Lady Gaga concertgoers
Similarly, in March 2024, eateries and bars had dished out special offers in line with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour shows here.
Now, cue the Mayhem for all concert ticket holders.
You do not need A Million Reasons to head to Lau Pa Sat food centre, which has kicked off its Hawker Mayhem theme. Running till May 31, it features photo spots and Gaga-inspired bites at selected stalls.
Or Just Dance over to Gotti Italiano in Amoy Street and Burma Social in Tras Street, where both restaurants are offering 10 per cent off your total bill from May 19 to 25.
Struggling with a Bad Romance? Drinks perks include an all-day happy hour deal (5 to 8pm) at Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar at the Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski hotel, and one-for-one all-day cocktails at Kiwami Ramen & Gyoza Bar at Jewel Changi Airport. Both offers run from May 15 to 26.
Durian lovers can cash in too. Goodwood Park Hotel is offering a 25 per cent discount on selected Durian Fiesta items for concertgoers till May 25. The hotel's booth at the atrium fair is also offering the same discount for selected thorny treats till May 20.
If you are looking to score some free food, go to Boeuf Steakhouse in Telok Ayer for a complimentary Basque cheesecake, available from May 18 to 31.
Another two-week-long promotion runs from May 14 to 28 at Cheflam's Sichuan Cuisine at Guoco Tower. Ticket holders can get a free dessert – either coconut bird's nest and peach gum or five-colour rice wine tang yuan – and 10 per cent shaved off the total bill.
Here are some value-for-money deals worthy of Mother Monster's Applause.
Lau Pa Sat
Lau Pa Sat's Hawker Mayhem poster.
PHOTO: LAU PA SAT
What: Put on your best Poker Face at these photo spots in Lau Pa Sat – a life-size Monster Paw sculpture and a multi-hued psychedelic LED light installation modelled after the food centre's iconic octagonal layout.
Then grab some Gaga-inspired bites, including Munchi Pancakes' pink-hued 'Little Monsters' box of six mini min jiang kueh Munchis ($6) and Butter & Cream bakery's raspberry Doffins (doughnut-shaped muffins).
Butter & Cream's Just Dance Berries Doffin (top) and Poker Face Doffin.
PHOTO: BUTTER & CREAM
The latter's two flavours are Poker Face Doffin ($3.60), with cream custard and macadamia nut topped with either a heart or spade chocolate disc; and Just Dance Berries Doffin ($3.80), with chocolate cream, cranberry, orange peel and strawberry.
Pair these snacks with drinks stall Kopi Kiosk's new Sour Candy Kumquat beverage (from $1.90), a nod to Sour Candy, the title of Lady Gaga's 2020 song collaboration with South Korean girl group Blackpink.
Finally, complete the experience at retail store Food Folks, which sells Gaga-inspired temporary tattoos, face gems and LED glowing glasses alongside themed sour candy.
For those unable to attend the concerts or coping with post-concert blues, attend the sing-along session on May 24, 7.30 to 9.30pm. A live band from entertainment company Merry Bees will play a setlist of 10 of Lady Gaga's best hits and more.
Where: Lau Pa Sat, 18 Raffles Quay
Info: www.laupasat.sg
The Proper Concepts Collective
Get on the priority guest list at Bae's Cocktail Club when you present your ticket to Lady Gaga's concerts in Singapore.
PHOTO: THE PROPER CONCEPTS COLLECTIVE
What: Live your Perfect Celebrity life at Bae's Cocktail Club in Tanjong Pagar by presenting your concert ticket and joining the priority guest list, instead of waiting in the regular walk-in queue.
At the home-grown hospitality group's The Feather Blade steakhouse in Tanjong Pagar, ticket holders can score a free mac and cheese when they order a steak.
Those with tickets to Lady Gaga's concerts can head to Rappu, order a handroll set and get a free High Roller sushi roll (pictured).
PHOTO: THE PROPER CONCEPTS COLLECTIVE
At its sister restaurant Rappu at 52 Duxton Road, order a handroll set (from $32 for the vegan rolls) and get a free High Roller sushi roll, which features wagyu or toro with uni, ikura and caviar.
When: May 12 to 31; Bae's Cocktail Club: 11pm to 2am (Tuesdays), 10.30pm to 3am (Wednesdays to Fridays), 10.30pm to 4am (Saturdays), closed on Sundays and Mondays; The Feather Blade: 11.45am to 2.30pm (Wednesdays to Sundays), 5.30 to 10.30pm daily; Rappu: 11.45am to 2.30pm (Tuesdays to Sundays), 6 to 10.30pm (Sundays to Thursdays), 6pm to midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
Info: www.baescocktailclub.sg, www.thefeatherblade.com and www.rappu.sg
Draft Land
Draft Land bar offers $15 cocktails for Lady Gaga concert ticket holders from May 17 to 22.
PHOTO: DRAFT LAND
What: Warm up your vocals before the concerts start at Draft Land bar.
On May 17, it is holding a one-night-only Born This Way, Baby! party from 8.30pm till late, featuring beats by local deejay Amanda Chuin. From May 17 to 22, concert ticket holders can get signature cocktails at $15.
Marry The Night away with Draft Land's special gin-based Garden of Eden cocktail ($18, from May 17, while stocks last), which includes cucumber, basil and lime.
Where: Draft Land , 24 Purvis Street
When: May 17 to 22, 4pm to midnight (Tuesdays to Fridays), 2pm to midnight (weekends), closed on Mondays
Info: @draftlandsg on Instagram
The Winery Tapas Bar
Have a post-concert tapas fix at The Winery Tapas Bar.
PHOTO: THE WINERY TAPAS BAR
What: Fuel up after the concerts at The Winery Tapas Bar, which will shave 15 per cent off your bill from May 19 to 24, when you flash your concert ticket.
For best value, stack this offer on top of the daily wine happy hour ($38++ for two hours unlimited wine) and Monday Tapas Night ($39++).
Where: The Winery Tapas Bar, B1-05 Chijmes, 30 Victoria Street
When: May 19 to 24, 10pm to 1am (Mondays to Thursdays), 4.30pm to 2am (Fridays and Saturdays)
Info: @thewinerysg on Instagram
Creative Eateries
What: Several restaurants under food and beverage group Creative Eateries are also riding on the Lady Gaga concert high.
Ticket holders dining at Tajimaya Yakiniku at Great World or VivoCity get 50 per cent off the a la carte menu (with a minimum spending of $100++, May 19 to 23, lunch only).
Tanglin Cookhouse's gula melaka sago, one of the desserts available for its one-for-one promotion.
PHOTO: CREATIVE EATERIES
Food deals for concertgoers (from May 18 to 24) include a one-for-one dessert at Tanglin Cookhouse at Tanglin Mall or Paya Lebar Quarter; a complimentary side or soup with every two main courses ordered at Vineyard at HortPark; and a special Thai jelly dessert platter for two at $16++ at Sarai Fine Thai at Tanglin Mall.
The platter includes Thai-inspired treats such as coconut creme brulee, mango sticky rice and baked taro custard with taro bird's nest.
Info: Go to www.creativeeateries.com.sg for full list of outlets and opening hours
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