Gastronomic Ruminations

I visited newly opened Jewel Cafe and Bar for a light dinner last evening. A branch of my favourite coffee joint in the Shenton Way area, Jewel Coffee, Jewel Cafe and Bar was opened on 15 March 2013. Shio-Koji Octopoke @ S$12 Octopus tossed in shio-koji, wasabi, extra virgin oil, avocado & ginger-flower I was quite [...]

I was invited to Perfect Italiano’s Masterclass yesterday at Palate Sensations. Conducted by Chef Lino Sauro of Gattopardo, we learnt how to make 3 dishes using Perfect Italiano’s cheese. Read on to find out how you can get a trial pack of Perfect Italiano Parmesan Grated Cheese to use at home. My favourite dish was [...]

Last Friday, I was invited to a preview of Ocean Restaurant at S.E.A. Aquarium. Opened by Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef from Iron Chef America, it is her first restaurant in Asia and the latest addition to Resort World Sentosa’s impressive line-up of celebrity chef restaurants. Showcasing Cat Cora’s signature creations, [...]

Established in September 1977 in New York, Dean & DeLuca has been synonymous with retailing quality gourmet produce and for transforming grocery shopping into a luxurious experience. There’s been a flurry of excitement amongst my foodie friends because Dean & DeLuca Singapore will be opening its flagship store at Orchard Central at 8pm on 22 June [...]

Roast Chestnut, Parsnip and Apple Soup (serves 4) Ingredients 50g unsalted butter 2 x parsnips, medium, peeled and grated 2 x celery stick(s), chopped 1tsp curry powder, mild or medium strength sage, small bunch (I was unable to find sage so I omitted it) 1 x apple(s), cored and chopped 250g roasted chestnuts, shelled, skinned [...]