In a bid to raise funds for the team of brave nuclear power plant workers in Japan, the Tori-Tama Group of Restaurants in Singapore will be organising a two-day fund raiser at three of their restaurants.

San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar (Japanese grill and sushi at One Fullerton), Sol Playground Café (child-friendly restaurant in Turf City) and Sol Tasca (casual tapas bar at The Fullerton Waterboat House) will be aiming to raise S$50,000 on 22 and 23 April 2011.

Spearheaded by San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar, and supported by the two sister restaurants of the three year-old group, Project Phoenix is an entirely non-profit initiative whereby all takings from the activities will be channelled to ‘The Fukushima Fifty’.

Poster courtesy of OneDove

Elaborates Mr Suhardi Huang, General Manager of Tori-Tama Group of Restaurants: “Two of the partners of San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar are Japanese and they feel a great need to provide as much aid as possible. We also wanted to extend support to the lesser-known victims of this tragedy – The Fukushima Fifty – who are selflessly risking their lives at the damaged nuclear plants. We hope that our small but sincere gesture will go a long way in helping these people and their families.”

Project Phoenix – 22 and 23 April 2011 line-up

22 April 2011, Friday, various times

Sol Tasca

Opened in January 2011, this casual tapas bar located at the hip Fullerton area offers a range of comforting Spanish fare, live music (from 7.30pm) and delicious sangria. Sol Tasca is uniquely housed under the Esplanade Bridge and is a stone’s throw from the scenic Marina Bay area.

Fund raising activities

1. Paella & Sangria Night – Guests will pay a fixed price of S$60 per person to enjoy unlimited sangria, paella and selected tapas from 7pm to 10pm.
2. Tiger Crystal Special – all takings from the sale of Tiger Crystal beers for the day will be donated.
3. Charity drawing session by Japanese artist Chiho Tamura – this Saitama Prefecture native will sketch a portrait in five minutes for a minimum S$10 donation for each portrait from 3pm onwards.
4. Voucher deal on share2deal.com – 500 vouchers offering a deal to purchase beer or sangria at S$11.30 for two drinks will be sold on Share2deal.com portal in aid of this charity.

22 April 2011, Friday, 2.30pm to 6pm

Sol Playground Café

This family-friendly restaurant serves comfort Western and Asian fare, as well as a large selection of child-friendly dishes. Equipped with an indoor play area and outdoor playground, it is the perfect venue for a great day out for the whole family.

Fund raising activity

The Sol Playground Café Family Day – Sales from the tickets to this Family Day will be donated to the worthy cause. Families are encouraged to spend quality time together and partake in activities such as face painting, magic shows and art. Live music and light refreshments will also be available. Price: S$50 per adult and S$25 per child (3 to 8 years old)

23 April 2011, Saturday, 7pm to 10pm

San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar

Located at One Fullerton overlooking the Marina Bay Sands, San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar is a contemporary chic establishment that offers an impeccable pairing of fine Japanese cuisine with traditional beverages like sake and shochu. The restaurant specialises in grilled sumiyaki items and sushi.

Fund raising activities

1.    A special Japanese buffet dinner with beer, sake and sochu priced at $113 per person, capped at 113 seats.

2.    Charity auction of vintage wines such as Chateau Beychevelle 2004, St Julien and Amiral de Beychevelle 2007, St Julien.