French At Home

This year, it has roped in guest chefs Minori Yazaki and Takao Inoue from Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Tokyo branch to join forces with Singapore's executive chef Zeng Feng and chef Sean Hsueh from Taipei’s Yang Ming Spring Green Kitchen to create a repertoire of Sichuan, Taiwanese and Japanese inflected meatless dishes.

Love rice but need to reduce your carbs intake? Thanks to a patented rice processing technique from Toyo Rice Corporation, their Kinmemai Better White and Better Brown Rice is packed with natural nutrients and superior flavour.

Jimoto Dining, located round the corner of a row of heritage Peranakan shophouses on Joo Chiat Road, is led by chef Takahiro Sato; the Tokyo native crafts edomae-style sushi at the 14-seater sushi counter.

When Italian focused Alkaff Mansion Ristorante ceased operations in 2016, many wondered what would be the next direction for the 101-year-old landmark. Under new management team 1-Group, the colonial building is now a celebration of Basque culture, with three new dining concepts within the grounds. 

Aside from the usual Christmas and New Year’s festive feasts, Grand Hyatt Bali has prepared a gamut of gourmet treats for your merrymaking at home. 

For a sparkling Christmas Eve, join the resort’s executive chef Amaury Belkhanfar on a special collaboration with KUDETA’s head chef, Jeremy Hunt.

The Deli’s new festive takeaway menu commemorates the iconic hotel’s 120 years with impressive savoury Asian interpretations of Christmas classics and gorgeous sweet creations. 

On Christmas Eve, diners will feast on the likes of Scottish Langoustine with Egg Yolk Ravioli, Creedy Carver Devonshire Duckling with Apple, Cranberry and Goose Sauce.

Seafood lovers of the famed black pepper crab from Long Beach will now be able to indulge in the contemporary setting of the latest outlet in Robertson Quay. Long Beach takes its place along the Singapore River to satiate the appetites of families and corporate groups alike, with the added convenience of a de-shelling service for easy dining at any time.

The IlLido Group redefines upscale steakhouse dining with a trendy buzzy interpretation of a sophisticated Italian steakhouse with personalised Gueridon service. 

Indulge in spectacular yuletide festive dining from the House of Astor (available for pre-order from festive-stregissingapore.oddle.me).

Festive dining with an Asian spin takes over the menu at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung, with lunch options such as Wild Snapper in Kumquat Shoyu Dressing and Tajima Wagyu Beef Rump with Assam Sauce

We love the sound of Bad hunter, a veggie-forward restaurant and bar that’s just opened in Chicago’s Meatpacking district.

Chef Ricardo Chaneton, former head Chef of three Michelin-starred (and no. 1 on World’s 50 best Restaurant 2019) Mirazur has opened his first restaurant MONO in Hong Kong together with JIA Group, the Hong Kong-based hospitality firm founded by Yenn Wong.

With the recent opening of TokyoLima in Hong Kong, the cosmopolitan city now has an additional cuisine to boast about. 

Kazuki, a Japanese-inspired modern bistro is the brainchild of chef and owner Kazuki Tsuya, whose impressive resumé includes foodie heavyweight names such as The Lake House and France Soir.

Partnering with DUCASSE Paris, founded by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, Palace Hotel Tokyo unveils the new Esterre by Ducasse Paris – replacing Crown, the hotel’s first French fine dining restaurant.

If you are at Suntec City and wondering where to eat, look no further than epicure’s The Fab Foodie Guide. We detail the hit F&B spots that will satisfy all palates.