In an evening of sensory discoveries, guests of BlackBookAsia enjoyed an interactive and entertaining time discovering their favourite scent from the sheer variety of Penhaligon’s fragrance universe. This perfumer renown around the world for their perfumes as well as decadent candles, bath and skincare products made with only the most premium ingredients around. Bringing creative and quality perfumes to audiences since 1870, a total of 147 years through history with each Penhaligon’s scent telling a fascinating tale. Just like its new Portraits […]
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Alma by Juan Amador, 1 Michelin Star, Singapore
Residing in Goodwood Park Hotel idles a one Michelin starred powerhouse Alma by Juan Amador. The three Michelin starred chef Juan Amador opened Alma back in June 2015. Currently helmed by Executive Chef Haikal Johari, Alma offers a 3 course lunch menu, and a 6 to 8 course degustation dinner menu at different price points. Your meal begins on a fantastic note with home made potato bread with crushed coffee beans that is lush and dense, topped with roasted oatmeal […]
Forlino, Singapore
Perched on the tip of One Fullerton with million dollar views of the Marina Bay waterfront is a crown jewel that is Forlino. At the helm of the kitchen is experienced chef Matteo Ponti whose sophisticated Italian style cooking techniques were inspired by his time in his mother’s kitchen in Piedmont Italy. With floor to ceiling windows that makes the most of the breath taking views and an intimate seating of 90 with two private rooms that can seat 12 […]
Lower East Side 45, Singapore
Situated in the heart of the Central Business District, Lower East Side 45 or LES45, is a cozy Mexican restaurant and bar serving contemporary Mexican inspired cuisine and artisanal spirits. LES45 is part of Hidden Door Concepts who runs a collection of distinct food and beverage concepts in Singapore. Being on Level 45 of Singapore Land Tower Building, LES45 has an alfresco roof top bar that overlooks the iconic Marina Bay Sands; the perfect spot to have a bubbly Sangria or […]
1919 Waterboat House, Singapore
The grandiose 1919 Waterboat House is an exercise in luxury dining, proof that it matters as much where you eat as what you eat. Furnished in the Art Deco style, with a feature chandelier and an iconic white elephant head on the wall, the 1919’s attempt to recreate the style of the Great Gatsby era would make F Scott Fitzgerald proud. Housed in a colonial heritage building in the Marina Bay district, the 1919 brings contemporary European flair to the […]
La Strada, Singapore
La Strada by Les Amis Group has reinvented itself into a modern contemporary outlook boasting a classy layout and warm inviting atmosphere, siting diners comfortably ready for their epicurean journey. Staff are well trained to standards admired by even renown restaurateurs around, ensuring a one of a kind gastronomic experience. Diners have to start with wholesome Bruschetta Smoked Australian Organic Tenderloin Tatare which has just the right amount of delightful crunch with every bite. Think Australian certified organic AOM tenderloin […]
Jeong Ho Kim, 26th in World’s 50 Best and 2 Michelin Stars, Jungsik Restaurant Seoul
Representing the Korean Peninsula is Executive Chef Jeong Ho Kim from Jungsik Restaurant who, along with the restaurant’s chef-owner, Jungsik Yim, brought molecular mastery to South Korea’s capital – the restaurant reinvented Korean cuisine using traditional and familiar ingredients to create a new genre of food, New Korean Fine Dining. Jeong Ho Kim joined the opening team of Jungsik restaurant in Seoul in 2009 as Sous Chef and 2011 moved to the United States where he played an integral role […]
Saint Pierre, 2 Michelin Stars and Relais & Châteaux, Singapore
For diners with an appreciation for fine dining and gastronomic concepts, Chef Emmanuel Stroobant’s indelible footprint in Singapore’s culinary scene, sets him apart from many celebrity restaurants that have recently arrived our shores. Famed for his savour faire of marrying contemporary French cuisine with Asian-inspired elements, his attention to setting new benchmarks, earned him a 1 Michelin star in the second edition of Michelin Guide Singapore 2017 and 2 Michelin Stars in 2019. Being the only Singapore member of the […]
Emmanuel Stroobant, 2 Michelin Stars and Relais & Châteaux, Saint Pierre
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant has indeed come a long way! Hailing from Belgium, his career began at a tender age of 16 with the cleaning of dishes in one of his country’s best restaurants. He had oped that this part time job would help pay his way through university as his first ambition was to be a lawyer. Whilst finishing high school and juggling between academics and his night job, Stroobant took an affinity to his working environment, and was soon on his way to […]
SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Chefs
Exclusively curated and specially chosen to be on our much sought after best of the best chefs Top 10 list, SVR BlackBookAsia presents the most celebrated chefs from around the Asia Pacific region. 1. Christopher Millar, Stellar Singapore For Chef Christopher Millar, texture, purity of flavour and quality of ingredients are paramount when it comes to crafting his unique dishes that represent quintessential, progressive Australian cooking. At the helm of the highest restaurant in Singapore, he and his team continue to push […]