Singapore, April 2016 – In a fast-paced city like Singapore, Open Farm Community (OFC) is a breath of fresh air. It is the first Farm-to-Table dining concept in the Lion City. OFC is all about “spearheading local farming, connecting the community to nature and celebrating local spirit….OFC unites local farmers, creative chefs and an innovative spirit…
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L’Atelier de Joël Robouchon
Singapore, September 2013 – Brunch at L’Atelier de Joel Robouchon (Two Michelin stars in July 2016) was a pleasant surprise and as the French say, “une bonne affaire” (“a good deal”). L’Atelier is the modern French cuisine invention of renowned Chef, Joel Robouchon who has multiple Michelin stars to his name. AMBIENCE & SERVICE As in…
Girls’ Night Out at Catalunya
Singapore, June 2013 – We celebrated my sister’s birthday with a girls’ night out at my current favorite restaurant – Catalunya – a contemporary Spanish restaurant helmed by a culinary team with previous experience at the likes of El Bulli, Santi, Drolma and Sketch. Inside a glass-encased dome, the restaurant is located at The Fullerton…
Violet Oon at National Gallery Singapore
Singapore, March 2016 – Dining at the museum has never been so exciting until opening of the National Gallery. Mr. King and I already have a favorite – National Kitchen by Violet Oon, the culinary ambassador of Singapore! Her Nyonya cuisine is complemented with a mix of Chinese, Indian, Malay and British dishes that reflect…
Artisan Steak at Fat Cow
Singapore, November 2015 – When selecting a venue to celebrate my friend, Hilda’s birthday, I had to think extra hard since she is an epicurean with a passion for meats. We decided on dinner at the “off-the-beaten track” artisan meat specialist – Fat Cow. The Japanese-inspired steakhouse was cozy, with a U-shaped counter that accommodated…
Shinji by Kanesaka, Raffles Hotel
Singapore – I was quite unaware of Chef Kanesaka’s esteemed reputation in the culinary world when I first ventured to Shinji by Kanesaka– his first sushi-ya outside of Japan. Having heard from a friend that a famous sushi-ya from Ginza had opened at Raffles Hotel, I was curious to try it. That was in 2010,…
Odette at the Museum
Singapore, January 2016 – Mr. King and I are still exploring the restaurants at the recently opened National Gallery. This time, our culinary adventures took us to Odette (Two Michelin stars in July 2016, #9 of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2017), a Modern French restaurant with award-winning chef, Julien Royer at its helm. Prior to establishing his…
Chef Hamamoto’s Ki-Sho
Singapore is the competitive grounds for Japanese fine dining where chefs continuously strive to bring out the most sensational cuisine. With the abundance exposure to culinary creativity, it is difficult to “wow” Mr. King and me easily these days. That was until we went to Ki-Sho, also known as Chateau TCC (www.scotts29.com) since it is…
Saying Farewell at Les Amis
Singapore, Spring 2014 – I said goodbye to my French friend, Madam Descharmes, who was moving back to Paris. I thought it fitting to have our farewell lunch at Les Amis (Asia’s Best Restaurants 2015, #13 and Two Michelin stars, July 2016 ). Madam Descharmes is more than a friend but also my French teacher. She had…
Yan, Smoke & Mirrors
Singapore, December 2015 – The National Gallery Singapore, which opened just 2 weeks ago, is drawing not only art fanatics but also foodies to the museum, which is home to several gourmet restaurants. Last night was a girls’ night out with my friend, Hilda. We started with happy hour at Smoke & Mirrors, the bar…
Jamie’s Italian Singapore
Sept 2013 – Jamie’s Italian opened at VivoCity in Singapore in July, one of the hottest restaurants of the year. Décor – The décor was industrial chic – a mixture of wooden tables, cupboards & wall-paneling with red leather and pastel blue steel chairs. What impressed me the most was the use of industrial lamps…
National Kitchen
Singapore, Nov 2015 – Last night, Mr. King and I attended the National Gallery Singapore’s opening celebrations, which included not only a journey through the art space but a culinary journey by tasting “artistic” cuisine at the restaurants located inside the museum. National Kitchen by Violet Oon is a true culinary ambassador of Singapore’s heritage….
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