epicure December 2020

Ready; get set; and launch! The F&B industry has been buzzing with activity ever since phase 2 of the circuit breaker in Singapore kicked in, and this wave of opportunity and innovation continued its momentum as the year approached tail-end. Chefs were ready to re-engage with diners and presented new menu ideas aplenty. Going beyond the typical seasonal menus, there were chefs who dug deep down to uncover their roots. For Chef Andrew Walsh, it was about remembering home in Ireland and rediscovering his heritage, culminating in Singapore’s first Irish Nua cuisine of humble dishes featuring the best of Irish produce (Happenings, epicureasia.com), besides launching Catfish and Ember Beach Club at One & Only Desaru Coast. For Chef Mauro Colagreco in Menton, France, the lock-down inadvertently caused him to relook the roots…

epicure is available at the following: Onboard Singapore Airlines (SIA) as an inflight magazine Airport Lounges/Airline Offices Air France-KLM British Airways Cathay Pacific CIAS DBS Asia Treasures DNATA Lounge Emirates SATS Premier Lounge SIA KrisFlyer Gold Lounges SIA SilverKris Lounges Thai Airways Deluxe Rooms & Business Centres of Hotels & Resorts in SINGAPORE Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Amara Singapore Capella Singapore Carlton City Hotel Singapore Carlton Hotel Singapore Concorde Hotel Singapore Conrad Centennial Singapore Fairmont Singapore Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Furama City Centre, Singapore Furama RiverFront, Singapore Goodwood Park Hotel Grand Copthorne Waterfront Grand Hyatt Singapore Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy Hilton Singapore Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore InterContinental Singapore JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach Klapsons, The Boutique Hotel Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa M Hotel Singapore Mandarin Orchard Singapore Mercure Singapore Bugis Mercure Singapore on Stevens Naumi Liora Novotel Singapore on Stevens Oasia Hotel Downtown Singapore One Farrer Hotel & Spa Orchard Hotel Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering PARKROYAL on…

Distinctly designed to improve performance through music, luxury Danish label Bang & Olufsen is making its first foray into sports with its true wireless earphones, Beoplay E8 Sport ($499). The Beoplay E8 Sport flawlessly combines Bang & Olufsen’s expertise in sound systems and craftsmanship with features and details suggested by both professional athletes and casual sprinters. But not only do the earbuds boast incredible audio technology thanks to the powerful Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound, the E8 Sport is also built for all weather conditions. With an IP57 waterproof rating and a secure, customisable fit, the pair provides an empowering music experience through all climates and terrain to elevate your game. The earpieces also utilise the latest Bluetooth 5.1 technology and are capable of up to 20 hours of total playtime. No longer sacrifice…

THE REBIRTH OF MIN JIANG A new chapter begins for Min Jiang, a long-standing restaurant much-lauded for its award-winning Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines and exceptional service standards since 1982. The restaurant opens its doors with a new look that rejuvenates the attention of its regulars and captures the imagination of new diners. The mood is light and bright with an elegant chinoiserie aesthetic that does not overwhelm. Warm hues of honey, sophisticated grey and calming teal soften the interior, blending with luscious textiles in the section wall panels and fabric upholstery for a plush look, while the handcrafted pendant lighting fixtures reminiscent of Asian fishing baskets pull the mood together with its relaxing glow. It’s a perfect harmony of modern luxe with Asian refinement, grounded by the natural charm of outdoor greenery…

CONSCIOUS COASTAL LUXURY VALA Hua Hin – Nu Chapter Hotels is a perfect escape from the hubbub of Bangkok. Situated between the towns of Hua Hin and Cha-am, the coastal resort is just two and a half hours drive away from the capital. This latest property of Small Luxury Hotels of the World combines the healing power of nature with conscious modern luxury. Each of its 97 beachfront hideaways comes with a terrace and mesmerising views over the Gulf of Thailand. The surrounding nature is carefully preserved throughout the resort, enveloping the guests with the luxury of vast green spaces and lush trees. With 84 rooms and suites as well as 13 pool villas to choose from, the resort is equipped with white Volakas marble Olympic-size infinity pool that stretch all the…

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