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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Food Trip: Marching to Marche

We instantly loved Marche at 313@Somerset.

Marche is dubbed as Swiss-Market style restaurant with a homey ambience that transports you to rural Switzerland. Their flagship mascot- the Swiss Cow-dressed up to the latest festival of the moment - greets you at the main entrance.


Main Entrance. Green Cow was obscured by the Menu Boards.
 After checking in to get your cash card (ie, you will receive a plastic card for cashless transaction), you are welcomed by the aroma of various culinary delights.

Marche is a cornucopia of food stations serving European fare.  Once you arrive at the Dining Hall, I suggest to first have a tour of the stations first before ordering. You can mix and match foods from the different Food Stations.

My staple favorite is the Grill Station that serves Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Seafood and Sausages. Kevin loved the Grilled Chicken. It comes with a very generous serving of mashed potatoes. We were able to ask for steamed rice-- was thinking it came from the Paella station. Alvin's favorite is the Paella and the Seafood Station where you can take your pick from the variety of seafoods on display. He was not a Salmon fan before but Marche made him a convert.

I also love the Salad station. You can make your own fresh salad and choose your dressing. I always opt to get the smallest bowl and mix and match the greens with the other ready made salad fares.

Kyla's favorite is the Pasta and Pizza station. I tried their Spinach and Cheese-filled Ravioli with Cream Sauce (sinful!) with generous accompaniments of brocolli and mushroom. Kyla loved fishing out the brocolli.


Spinach and Cheese Ravioli in Cream Sauce.
 It needs 15-minute cooking time.
By the time I started eating, they were done so this was the only dish I was able to take a picture of.

They also have Bread and Dessert Station - we once tried their Berry Tart - yummy! and had to hold out for the other sweet treats for another time.  I will have to try the Swiss Cross Buns in our next trip!

Lastly, they have a vast Beverage Station where you can find freshly squeezed fruit juices, colas, iced tea, lemonade, bottled water and alcoholic beverages (as early as 10am). Coffee is also served for your daily dose of caffeine fix.

The interiors are predominantly reminiscent of log cabin homes-- the chairs and tables are fashioned from wood and with generous splashes of checked and plaid curtains and country decors.


I noticed they have a mini playground for tots while their folks enjoy good food!

We have visited Marche for at least 3x now and sure-thing, we are hooked!

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