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Brasserie Astoria is the Frantzen Group’s second venture in Singapore, after their highly acclaimed three-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant Zen. The new and casual Brasserie Astoria is the first overseas outpost of Sweden. It mirrors its Stockholm flagship that occupies what was once Astoria Cinema.

Located in Victoria Concert Hall Singapore, the restaurant houses 100 seats, a private dining room for 10, and a bar and lounge that seat 22 people. At Braserie Astoria, diners can enjoy a distinctly international twist on the traditional brasserie experience set prepared by Head Chef Emil Cecil Ess, a former Zen team member. Read More

The St. Regis Singapore presents The Astor Grill, a pop-up restaurant founded on the original shophouses set in early century New York, inspired by St. Regis legacy and rituals. The Astor Grill celebrates two essential aspects; artisan produce by premium suppliers and bespoke dining experiences from the traditions of the House of Astor. Indulge in the gastronomy dining experience as the pop-up restaurant will takes over the space of French fine-dining restaurant Brasserie Les Saveurs. This exquisite experience will be available for a la carte lunch and dinner with an accessible three-course lunch S$48.00++ per pax. Read More

Restaurant Labyrinth has always been on my food bucket list. I finally had the chance when my friends expressed their interest. The waiting time to secure the reservation can be long and we managed to book it a month earlier. The restaurant has been awarded World’s first new Singaporean One Michelin-Starred Restaurant since 2017 till date (2022). Labyrinth by Chef LG Han serves modern Singapore cuisine and consider a new expression of Singapore cuisine. Read More

Kaarla Restaurant and Bar, the mod-Australian restaurant shares the space with Oumi, a modern Japanese Kappo restaurant at 51st floor of CapitaSpring. Kaarla meaning ‘where the home fires burn’ focuses on the cuisine from Australia’s coast. Helmed by Executive Chef John-Paul Fiechtner aka “JP” who has 20 years of experience and growing up on his hometown farm in Queensland.

The restaurant puts the spotlight on ‘Coastal Australian’ produce which represents the bounty of seafood and agriculture along the coastal regions of this giant island continent and use of fire as the central to the craft. Not forgetting the rich harvests of the 1-Arden Food Forest right from the backyard. Read More

Bar & Billiard Room (previously Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse ) located at Raffles Hotel Singapore introduces its Sunday Brunch with a 120 minute FREE-flowing epicurean experience featuring Chef de Cuisine Natalino Ambra showcases delectable Italian delights alongside curated Champagne, wines, and cocktails. Savour specialties including fresh oysters, burrata, scrambled eggs with sea urchin and caviar, freshly made pasta and more. The brunch specials and Italian creations are priced at S$168.00++ per guest. Or go for add-ons S$198.00++ per guest for NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve and S$228.00++ per guest for NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose. Read More

Sonder helmed by Chef Joe Leong is an Euro-Asian concept located at industrial area in Bukit Merah. The dining establishment is a two-in-one bakery bistro by day and omakase restaurant by night. This is Chef Joe’s first independent outpost, branching out from his parents, Chef Sam Leong and Forest Leong(renowned celebrity chef who founded Forest, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Resorts World Sentosa). Expect to indulge in haute cuisine underlined by Euro-Asian flavours with melding elements of Thai, Chinese and local touches which resonates to Chef Joe’s own half Thai half Chinese cultural background. Read More

JUMBO Signatures located at Marina Bay Sands is JUMBO Group’s first premium restaurant concept. This premium flagship features Singapore’s iconic flavours from JUMBO Group’s multiple dining concepts. From the ubiquitous Bak Kut Teh stewed to perfection by NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh, the succulent and flavoursome Braised Whole Abalone with Premium Sauce by Zui Teochew Cuisine to the tantalising Award-Winning Chilli Crab by JUMBO Seafood, the new flagship premium restaurant combines these quintessential tastes, and elevates the Singapore dining experience through tasting menus and sommelier wine pairing. Read More

La Dame de Pic Raffles Singapore located at Raffles Hotel Singapore is three-Michelin-starred French chef Annie-Sophie Pic’s debut into Asia. The restaurant is accessible via the hotel’s grand lobby. The Singapore outlet of La Dame de Pic is currently helmed by new Chef Francesco di Marzio who has worked with Chef Pic for years before coming to Singapore in early 2021 and Justin Wee, Chef Sommelier to recommend beverage pairings catered to guests’ preferences. Read More

When I received an invitation from JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La to experience Masterchef Experience at Makan@JEN, I immediately replied with a YES! For the first time, diners get to experience specially curated menu by Masterchef Singapore Season 2 Winner, Chef Derek Cheong showcasing his stellar signatures from Twelve Flavours. This collaboration is only available from 15 June to 11 September 2022, or else you need to be in his private dining long waitlist. #dontsayinevershare Read More

JIDAI Restaurant located at Circular Road is a French-Japanese restaurant that opened few months ago. Once you stepped into the restaurant, you can see the 招き猫 Maneki-Neko as an iconic figurine filled up the interior of the restaurant. The restaurant offers omakase-style, set lunch and a la carte menu currently. Diners can opt for 8-course omakase priced at S$88.00++ per pax or 10-course omakase priced at S$118.00++ per pax. Their omakase menu changes every 2 months and I am sharing the current 8-course omakase with French influences. Read More