WE live in a time where we want everything and we want it fast.

Yes, even when it comes to Sunday brunches - the traditional time for families to catch up over a long, relaxing, and indulgent meal which combines breakfast and lunch.

So for a change, I say forget the efficient and all-inclusive hotel buffet brunch for once.

Try an intimate tête-a-tête at a cosy cafe or restaurant, and choose only a few delicious morsels that you can savour slowly.

WineGarage is one such outlet that has just recently introduced a new Sunday brunch menu and concept.

The menu features items which are simple and light, yet filling.

Interestingly, certain items are organic and grown on their own farm in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

These include heirloom tomatoes, which will be making their appearance soon.

Other items are sourced from producers and distributors who focus on the use of organic and sustainable products.

The items I really liked when I dined there on their opening weekend recently did taste extra 'earthy'.

The seasonal fruit plate - grapefruit, kiwi, mango, pear - with rosemary honey and organic yoghurt ($19) was refreshing, and formed a good appetiser for the rest of my meal.

I also particularly enjoyed the warm doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and Nutella fondue ($12 for five doughnuts, $20 for 10). The bite-sized pieces of warm, fried dough, dusted with spiced sugar tasted heavenly slathered in warm hazelnut-chocolate sauce.

In what I thought was a nostalgic touch, the sauce came in its own mini Staub cast-iron pot.

Moving on to the mains, two dishes stood out. The prawn omelette with hash browns and roasted peppers ($19) was a treat.

The egg was firm and was in the shape of a clutch purse - when broken, it revealed a creamy, green mixture of prawns and zucchini gravy. The combination was not just lovely, it was also very light and healthy.

The other main was a meatier one - the famed 'Garage' burger. The substantial, palm-sized patty is made with hand-chopped beef, aged cheddar, Zuni pickles and house-cured Kurobuta bacon ($25). It comes with a serving of fries. This burger is definitely not a fast-food option.

But if there was one thing I didn't like, it was the 'Garage' bellini, which was made with seasonal fruit puree and prosecco ($17), the Italian sparkling wine.

As mango was in season, the drink I tried was flavoured with the pulpy fruit.

I assume sugar wasn't added because the beverage was a little too tangy for my liking. I may be old-fashioned, but for me, it's best if a bellini is made with peach, as dictated in its original recipe.

Still, kudos for the experimental touch.

Besides, you can always have some bespoke and gourmet beer instead since WineGarage is part of the MENU Group, which includes the Brewerkz Restaurant & Microbrewery and Cafe Iguana located just next door.

WineGarage
30 Merchant Road
#01-07 Riverside Point
Tel: 6533 3188
Rating 4/5