Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 - January 2022 i epicure

FOR THE SOPHISTICATE Pamper your loved ones (or yourself) with splurge-worthy accessories and lavish gift sets.…

In one of the episodes of The Creators video series, MasterChef Singapore judge and celebrity chef Bjorn Shen muses on how his wife tried to stop his propensity to draw a certain part of a man’s anatomy. The rest of the episode, not to mention the entire series, continues in a similar vein. It’s unfiltered, uncensored and refreshingly authentic. Through this series created by local content startup CreatorsLab, we are given a rare insight into the lives of Asia’s most inspiring culinary talents. Each episode, which streams on YouTube and at Creatorslab.co, also features interviews from family and friends that reveal their not-so-glamorous road to success. At the helm of the video series is CreatorsLab’s CEO and co-founder Jon Lister whose goal is to tell the real and often messy…

Walking onto Andaz Bali with its tall trees and red brick façade feels like entering a modern Balinese village. Indeed, the beachfront resort is taking inspiration from the island’s wealthy heritage and modelled its architecture after the locale. The low-rise brick buildings which houses 149 rooms, suites and villas, harmoniously blends with its surrounding foliage, courtyards and ponds. Designed by architect Martin Palleros and interior design SPIN Design Tokyo, the accommodations showcase local materials and craftsmanship, from batik fabric to handmade ceramic tableware. Delight the little ones with a stay at the Andaz Lagoon Suite or opt for a total privacy at Garden Villa. Andaz Bali has prepared a plethora of festivities to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve at two of its dining destinations, the Village Square and the…

With a vibrant tropical landscape bursting with frangipanis, cascading waterfalls and blue lagoons, a holiday at Grand Hyatt Bali is an utter delight for the whole family. The sprawling beachfront resort in Nusa Dua is made of 636 luxurious rooms and suites, recreational facilities, five restaurants, as well as bar and lounge. Five expansive swimming pools and direct access to the beach are enough to keep the little ones occupied – not to mention the well-equipped kids club and its packed activities. The resort has prepared a special stay package and a myriad of gourmet feasts to make your Christmas and New Year’s celebration a memorable one. Make the most of A Grand Gift offer which includes a two-night stay in a Grand Room, daily breakfast, complimentary extra bed for…

And just like that, it’s December already. Well, perhaps not just like that. 2021 has been yet another long and testing year. Yet despite the several start-stop heightened alert phases we endured, the resilient F&B industry and all its players held their own, gracefully and with dignity. We saw a plethora of plant-based foods flood grocery stores and restaurants (Singapore became the first country to approve lab-grown cultured meat); vegan and gluten-free options became menu norms rather than awkward inclusions; we revelled in a record number of new restaurant openings despite a distinct lack of manpower and no dine-in periods; we enjoyed restaurant takeovers by celebrity chefs such as Mauro Colagreco and Gaggan Anand; cloud kitchens became a welcome reality; Singapore hawker culture joined the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list;…

THE GAGGAN ANAND EXPERIENCE Disappointed Gaggan Anand fans who were not able to book seats at his residency at Mandala Club (tickets were sold out within three hours of release in September) will be pleased to know that it has been extended until the end of March 2022. Diners will have the chance to experience new dishes by the world’s most successful Indian chef. “Starting from 12 January 2022, we will be revealing a new menu, featuring fresh variations of some signatures, and others that have been shaped by the memories and flavours the team has experienced in Singapore,” shares Gaggan. Also launching on the same day is a gastro-bar that serves as a seductive extension of Gaggan’s dining fantasy, designed for “uninhibited enjoyment of the unexpected”. Prices start from…

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MEE GODARD COTE DU PY 2019 Grapes: Gamay Taste: Cote du Puy is a climat in Morgon composed of schist. Low yields, partially destemmed; maceration for three weeks and aged 12-18 months in old oak barrels or vats. Expressive and elegant nose of red fruitstrawberry, cherry, raspberries alike; silky fine tannins and deftly handled oak. $58, WEA wines FAMILLE DUTRAIVE, FLEURIE LIEU DIT LES DEDUITS Grapes: Gamay Taste: Famille Dutraive comprises the legendary Jean-Louis Dutraive and his three children. The fruits sourced from old vines are grown organically. Vinification in cement with carbonic maceration. Aged in oak for six months. Floral, summer strawberry bubble gum on the nose and crunchy berries on the palate. A smashable summer wine. $70, Artisan Cellars CHATEAU DU MOULIN-À-VENT LES VERILLATS 2018 Grapes: Gamay…

A holiday in Bali is always a good idea, especially after such A a challenging year. The island offers a chance to rest and reboot. The beauty of Bali lies in the infinite ways you can spend your time. Isolating in the comfort of your villa by the beach is always an option but you are always welcome to join the merriment and embark on an adventure. There are plenty of choices in Seminyak where you can eat, drink, rest, or even party. One of them is The Samaya Seminyak. It is impossible to beat its beachfront location where the island’s stunning sunset can be viewed daily. It is also the kind of white sand beach that allows you to leisurely stroll along its stretch or jump straight to the…

W ho doesn’t love chocolate? What is ubiquitous today was once revered as a gift from the gods by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, a sacred brew used for rituals and medicinal purposes. We might take it for granted today, but making chocolate is a process; it does not grow on trees. What does grow are cacao pods from which cacao beans are removed, fermented and dried. They then undergo further processing such as roasting and grinding to make the nowfamiliar cocoa powder and cocoa butter. It’s a process that renowned Singapore pastry chef Janice Wong wants to educate locals about as she breaks ground with Pure Imagination, the latest addition to her innovative world of sweet, edible art. The goal? To reinforce Singapore’s leading position on the global culinary…

Mention steakhouse, and most diners will think of comfort food – smoky cuts of meat and seafood, pasta, baked potatoes and salads – served in indulgent portions in a warm inviting atmosphere. There’s a certain nostalgia to such establishments, complete with white tablecloths, gleaming cutlery, attentive staff and a menu that does not stray too far from the familiar. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse (not to be confused with a similarly named restaurant at Marina Bay Sands) is all that and more; it is a haven for the hungry who just want to kick back with fellow well-heeled patrons and dine quietly on good food and wine. Executive chef See Tok Hoong Yew certainly agrees. “There are numerous steakhouses in Singapore but I feel that every place has their own special touch that…

ONE FARRER HOTEL Try a festive dessert with a local twist – the Ondeh Ondeh Yule Log Cake ($58). Be nice as you dig into a slice made with pandan coconut dacquoise and gula melaka buttercream, or be naughty with other treats such as the Lemon & Blueberry Stollen drenched in red wine ($22), and Golden Longan & Pecan Nut Fruit Cake with Grand Marnier ($28). orders.onefarrer.com/en_SG FAIRMONT SINGAPORE Fairmont’s sweet offerings are given a whimsical touch this year, and they taste as good as they look. The Mushroom Toadstool with Hazelnut Financiers ($120) are decked with sugar Santa figurines and will transform your festive celebration into a fairytale fantasy. A pair of adorable Santa’s Booties ($42) houses bite-sized French macarons that are infused with local flavours like lychee and…

CHEVAL BLANC PARIS Set on the banks of the river Seine, the first urban Maison from LVMH Hospitality is housed within La Samaritaine building, a historical art deco masterpiece from 1928. It is an embodiment of Paris that Parisians and the rest of the world adore, a marriage between historical grandeur and convivial elegance. The Louvre, Notre-Dame and Saint-Germain-des-Prés are all within walking distance from this 72-room and suite hotel. Each room or suite is an invitation to rest and enjoy the most spectacular view of Paris. Apart from four dedicated restaurant, brasserie and café that celebrates the pleasure of culinary arts, the hotel offers wellness and relaxation. Guests are invited to bask in one of the six Dior-themed treatment rooms at The Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris at the…

Making unforgettable memories in Bali is effortless when you stay at the Four Seasons Resorts. Whether you stay by the sea at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or retreat at the peaceful Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, you can rest assured that unrivalled gastronomic experiences are part of your holiday. Thoughtfully curated by executive chef Phillip Taylor and the resorts’ recently promoted talents, executive sous chef Made Adi Jaya and Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan’s head chef Wayan Sutariawan, here are four of the resorts’ new gastronomic offerings. Smoking hot menu at Sundara Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay’s beachfront dining destination is proud to unveil its new Kopa Smoking Oven. The highly coveted, electronically controlled innovation allows the chefs to cook a cornucopia of…