Broadcast HQ Restaurant
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There are collaborations that end in awkwardness, and there are those that work. We like the fusion of meat, mead and music (Broadcast HQ’s tagline) at this new hangout. The latest brainchild of the Spa Esprit Group, 40 hands (you didn’t think they’d stop after ODP’s success) and Broadcast Events will put Rowell Road back on the map. Before it gets really crowded, stop by for some BBQ meats, a drink or an old-school vinyl. You heard it from us first.
At the end of Rowell Road in the most unlikely location, Broadcast HQ has surreptitiously taken over Post-Museum and Food#03. Graffiti on the outside walls remains, a strong hint of the amount of character you can expect to find within the walls.
Slide open the door and find yourself in a creative space, where music meets mead and meat. Alliteration aside, Broadcast HQ is a lifestyle destination – a melting pot of tried-and-tested concepts by the established Spa Esprit Group and Grover brothers (Harry owns 40 Hands, George owns Broadcast Events in Australia). With that much experience and expertise in a single collaboration, the sky is pretty much the limit in conceptualizing the new place.
The place has two floors. There is a restaurant and music store downstairs, take the flight of stairs at the back to find a bar and dance floor upstairs. True to its name, expect good music to be spinning on both floors. The bar still had finishing touches to be made when we visited (officially opened 22 June), so we spent most of our time downstairs. Canteen green table-tops and red-brick walls give the place a timeless quality.
A small, eclectic mix of old school CDs and vinyls can be found in the music store. The genres of electronic, alternative, hip hop and iconic tunes are explored. Ask for a set of wireless, sound-cancelling headphones at the retail counter, and toggle between 2 channels featuring George’s podcast on the genres mentioned above, even in mid-chow. If you hear something you like, it’s likely to be found somewhere in the music store. Lots of help is available from the pleasant staff all around if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Broadcast HQ also has the drinks section down pat. No points for guessing which partner is in charge of the coffee section. Traces of his touch can also be tasted in the Espresso Martini, which goes down smoothly with a lingering fragrance from the coffee beans. Bourbon lovers can go for the New York Sour, while the fresh lime in the extra chilled Gin Cooler really gives a kick. Word has it that Tippling Club will be lending a helping hand in creating the drinks at the bar upstairs, where some cocktails will be bottled to minimize waiting time even when things get crowded.
Watch this space, we can’t wait for when things are in full swing.
At the end of Rowell Road in the most unlikely location, Broadcast HQ has surreptitiously taken over Post-Museum and Food#03. Graffiti on the outside walls remains, a strong hint of the amount of character you can expect to find within the walls.
Slide open the door and find yourself in a creative space, where music meets mead and meat. Alliteration aside, Broadcast HQ is a lifestyle destination – a melting pot of tried-and-tested concepts by the established Spa Esprit Group and Grover brothers (Harry owns 40 Hands, George owns Broadcast Events in Australia). With that much experience and expertise in a single collaboration, the sky is pretty much the limit in conceptualizing the new place.
The place has two floors. There is a restaurant and music store downstairs, take the flight of stairs at the back to find a bar and dance floor upstairs. True to its name, expect good music to be spinning on both floors. The bar still had finishing touches to be made when we visited (officially opened 22 June), so we spent most of our time downstairs. Canteen green table-tops and red-brick walls give the place a timeless quality.
The restaurant has a focus of barbeque meats. The signature St. Louis-Style Ribs is served with a choice of three sauces: rum & coke, tamarind with maple syrup and miso & black pepper. Pricing is justified by the generous cut of meat served, together with smashed spuds, coleslaw and pickles. Smokey flavor bears testament to the effort in slow grilling the ribs over an actual charcoal grill. We also like their version of mac & cheese with truffle, affectionately termed Crack & Cheese – because it’s that addictive.
St. Louis-Style Ribs
Other interesting, recommended dishes include Vegemite Lamb Rack, Claypot Louisiana Dirty Rice with Chinese Sausage (yes, it’s lap cheong) and Fried Oyster Squid Ink Burger with Smokey Homemade Ketchup.
Other interesting, recommended dishes include Vegemite Lamb Rack, Claypot Louisiana Dirty Rice with Chinese Sausage (yes, it’s lap cheong) and Fried Oyster Squid Ink Burger with Smokey Homemade Ketchup.
Crack & Cheese, Chicken Wings
A small, eclectic mix of old school CDs and vinyls can be found in the music store. The genres of electronic, alternative, hip hop and iconic tunes are explored. Ask for a set of wireless, sound-cancelling headphones at the retail counter, and toggle between 2 channels featuring George’s podcast on the genres mentioned above, even in mid-chow. If you hear something you like, it’s likely to be found somewhere in the music store. Lots of help is available from the pleasant staff all around if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Broadcast HQ also has the drinks section down pat. No points for guessing which partner is in charge of the coffee section. Traces of his touch can also be tasted in the Espresso Martini, which goes down smoothly with a lingering fragrance from the coffee beans. Bourbon lovers can go for the New York Sour, while the fresh lime in the extra chilled Gin Cooler really gives a kick. Word has it that Tippling Club will be lending a helping hand in creating the drinks at the bar upstairs, where some cocktails will be bottled to minimize waiting time even when things get crowded.
Watch this space, we can’t wait for when things are in full swing.
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