Innehållsförteckning för November 2016 från epicure

Legendary bartender and Canon founder Jamie Boudreau and James O. Fraioli reveal tips and recipes on how to pull off classic drinks like Cobbler’s Dream to original house drinks, such as the Truffled Old Fashioned. Alongside these recipes, The Canon Cocktail Book also explains what it takes to open and run a bar and the challenges faced. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Available from amazon.com. US$28 (S$39) Get transported to Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, one of the world’s finest hotel-restaurants in the world, by legendary chef Raymond Blanc. Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons explores the conceptualisation of the hotel-restaurant and features 120 recipes from the two Michelin-starred kitchen. A special edition version is also available in a cloth-bound clamshell presentation with silver gilding and lavender-scented endpapers, which is personally signed by…

EPICURE FOOD HUNTING APP IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ANDROID epicure magazine reserves the rights to publicise the participant’s name, picture(s) and name of the restaurant in print and online. Only winners will be notified. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence on the decision will be entertained. TERMS AND CONDITIONS • SUBMISSIONS OF HOMEMADE OR HAWKER FOOD WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. • ENTRIES HAVE TO BE SHOT ON-SITE AT THE RESTAURANT. • OVERSEAS PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE BUT THEY WILL NEED TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE IN SINGAPORE FOR PRIZE COLLECTION ON THEIR BEHALF IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO SO THEMSELVES. • MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR REPLACE PRIZE OFFERS AT ANY TIME. • THIS CONTEST IS INITIATED FULLY BY EPICURE AND INDEPENDENT OF APPLE INC.…

In celebration of being awarded Luxury Bistro and Best Head Chef at the 2016 World Luxury Restaurants Awards, Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore’s 10 at Claymore presents a lineup of star-studded cuisines for diners to feast to their hearts’ content. The double honours from the South African based World Luxury Restaurant Awards affirm 10 at Claymore’s excellence in dishing up an array of cuisines that highlight modern bistro grill techniques. To showcase some of its most popular dishes, 10 at Claymore has launched a dinner buffet extravaganza aptly titled A Magni-Feast-Cent Affair. The bountiful spread (from $68) includes fresh seafood, premium meats, and classic Penang favourites. Expect a wide variety of oysters from France, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which are freshly shucked to order. Diners can also savour…

Widely regarded as a super drink by the Japanese due to its medicinal and protective properties, green tea is not only a popular beverage to complement a Japanese meal, but is also making its way into the kitchen when it comes to whipping up nourishing dishes for the family. Completely free of calories, ITO EN (Japan) Ltd’s signature product, Oi Ocha, is Japan’s leading green tea and is made only with domestic Japanese tea leaves. A mellow and fragrant beverage reminscent of autumn flavours, the tea boasts more than the daily recommended requirement of vitamin C. Green tea offers an array of unique taste sensations, including astringency, bitterness and full-bodied flavour, and also includes several healthy components essential for optimum health. One of the biggest health benefits of Oi Ocha…

When my Octaphilosophy: The Eight Elements of Restaurant André cookbook was officially launched in 20 cities on 27 April this year, there was a tremendous positive response. So I made the bold suggestion to visit these cities – it’s my way of thanking the people who contributed to the success of my book. It was also a chance to visit my chef friends in these cities and have fun – we’re usually so busy with our own restaurants that it’s hard to meet up and cook together. So my team and I made it happen. The most intense leg of this world tour was in June, when I travelled to New York, Amsterdam, Paris and London in just 12 days. NEW YORK I met chef Jeremiah Stone 10 years ago,…

Aboard the Queen Mary II, on the bulletin board of the Chef’s Office hang ‘The Rules of The Chef’, an excerpt of which reads as follows: Such is the apparent prowess of today’s chefs as they become more bold in expressing their creative ideas. The cult of the chef has grown exponentially, in no small part due to the immense popularity that reality TV cooking shows garner. As André Chiang succinctly puts it: “Serving a meal is no longer about food. It’s a performance” – a sentence that perfectly sums up the way in which a chef simultaneously wears the hats of architect, artist and scientist. Fine dining has gone beyond the days of white tablecloths and guéridon service. It has become an art and a quest for the extraordinaire,…

EDMOND HO’s mouthwatering images have appeared in more than 25 cookbooks, including the latest, chef André Chiang’s Octophilosophy. His unusually vivid imagination, strong cinematic lightning approach and bold angles have earned him numerous accolades, including two awards from the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and one from the James Beard Foundation Awards. What do you like to do when you are not working? “There are hardly any off-duty moments. Photography is part of my life, it happens 24/7. But if I do have some hours to myself, I will enjoy my wines and tend to the organic herb garden at my rooftop studio.” PETER ROLLINSON trained at Victoria’s top tables such as Sault Restaurant in Daylesford and Circa, the Prince in Melbourne, then packed his bags for Singapore to head Flutes…

OMAKASE BURGER This homegrown brand serves up serious burgers, and their Omakase Chicken Sandwich is a lip-smacking creation. The extra crispy fried chicken fillet provides a toothsome bite and contrast against the soft and fluffy bun which is purposely kept small so you get a larger and more satisfying mouthful of the meat. The finishing touches come from their secret Omakase sauce, which provides texture and a touch of sweetness to the sandwich. #01-02/03/37-41 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road. Tel: 6737 3218 PS.CAFE It’s the frills inside this Chicken Schnitzel burger that make all the difference. Breaded chicken is accompanied by herb mayonnaise, mozzarella, chunky tomato sauce, lettuce and artichoke pickles, all wedged between toasted sesame seed buns. It’s a flavour explosion with the sharpness from the artichokes and tomato…

The Beekman – previously known as Temple Court – has been through some rough times. Located in downtown Manhattan on a quiet street near One World Trade Center, the granite and red-brick nine-storey skyscraper made its debut in 1883 as an office building for white collar workers. A 10-storey annex was constructed six years later, but a fire broke out in 1893, severely damaging the annex building’s uppermost four floors. In the 1940s, due to a breach of fire codes, Temple Court’s most magnificent architectural feature was hidden away for almost 70 years. The majestic atrium, with its grandiose cast iron balustrades bearing sculpted dragons and a dazzling pyramidal skylight, was boarded up from top to bottom. Although it had a glorious beginning as New York’s first skyscraper and was…

TO DRINK NOW The Allegrini Soave DOC 2014 is a pleasantly approachable blend of 80% Garganega and 20% Chardonnay that is weightier than its pale straw yellow hue suggests, thanks to partial malolactic fermentation. The medium-bodied fresh palate reveals a crisp, delicate vein of citrus with hints of wild flowers and nuts. The grapes are carefully grown from 30-yearold vines perched on chalky volcanic hillside, contributing to its minerality. Its dry profile suits hors d’oeuvres as well as grilled seafood, tempura, sushi and dim sum. $50 from Enoteca TO CELLAR When wine aficionados talk about Montalcino, the modest wine-growing hill town in Tuscany, Poggio di Sotto, whose vines are grown 200 to 400 metres above sea level, is one among several reputable brands that come to mind. Aged in Slovanian…

INSIDE » Mastering European cheese » Clean, pristine flavours before the festive feasting » Gwyneth Paltrow’s tips and recipes to eat healthy Prep for the onslaught of festive feasting by first nourishing your body with light, wholesome dishes. Chock-full of the pristine and mouthwatering flavours of organic and heirloom produce, eating clean has never tasted so good. Heirloom tomato salad with Chinese silken tofu, chilli, mint and yuzu Instead of crumbling goat’s cheese over your greens, use silken tofu – it’s a much healthier alternative that’s high in protein and low in calories. Lemon juice is a tad too acidic for the delicate tomato flavours; yuzu is a better choice as it adds a wonderful citrusy zing and natural sweetness. Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes 8 heirloom tomatoes, roughly…

Stepping into the new OSO Grillery, part of OSO Ristorante in the Bukit Pasoh dining enclave, feels like you have entered into a rustic mountain chalet, complete with tall wooden ceilings and wooden logs. Shielded from the blazing weather outside, guests at epicure’s masterclass almost felt like they were in Switzerland. Hence, there couldn’t have been a better venue to host our cheese tutorial. Leisurely sipping Champagne while sitting around a cosy wooden dinner table, the guests included leadership and organisational culture consultant Rae Lightfoot; freelance writer and consultant, Jacqueline Wee; international life coach and swim coach, Sarah Bainsbridge; and homemakers Sunitha Tummalapalli, Chen Siew Ngoh, Alida Soteldo, Sunitha Menon and Sandra Ng. Chef-owner Diego Chiarini kept everyone entertained with his gregarious, larger-than-life Italian persona, as he danced to the…

The dining scene in Kuala Lumpur is on fire. The last 18 months have seen a series of very ambitious openings across the Klang Valley. Unlike Singapore, where a back-to-basics food trend seems to be the order of the day, KL is seriously beefing up its options at the pointy end, with many of the new venues offering chefs trained at Michelin-starred restaurants and price tags more readily associated with Orchard Road than Jalan Alor. And the food is pretty good too. Significantly, many of the new openings are independent restaurants, with passionate chef-owners trying to prove that Malaysians can make a feast of fine dining away from the five-star hotels that have loomed large over that market segment since the colonial days. And despite all the talk of economic…

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SARTORIAL SHIELD The perfect overcoat keeps you warm, matches almost anything, and is versatile enough for a stroll through Central Park or a night out in Shibuya. Keep toasty in wool or leather, and stay on trend with sleek silhouettes, solid colours, or quirky prints. Although neutral shades are most versatile, vivid hues like orange or red will brighten up a gloomy day. CHILL FACTOR Some cities in the world are renowned for experiencing four seasons in a day, so it’s always a good idea to pack lighter coats or jackets along to suit the fluctuating climes. Short coats are great for temperatures above 10°C, and if it’s warm enough, you can even get away with slipping on a pullover. COSY CHIC Scarves, gloves and hats do more than just…

Perth native Jeremy Gordon visited Singapore with wife Daniela last October, marking their official visit as directors of Amelia Park, which is one of Margaret River’s youngest but most promising wineries located in Wilyabrup. The two are welltuned to each other, finishing each other’s sentences and filling in the gaps as they speak about their biggest project so far, Jeremy as winemaker and Daniela on the marketing and branding side. erth native Jeremy Gordon visited Singapore with wife Daniela last October, marking their official visit as directors of Amelia Park, which is one of Margaret River’s youngest but most promising wineries located in Wilyabrup. The two are welltuned to each other, finishing each other’s sentences and filling in the gaps as they speak about their biggest project so far, Jeremy…

GENTLEMAN’S MULE 1 dash absinthe bitters 45ml Hendrick’s Gin 10ml Vedrenne Poire Williams pear brandy 7.5ml fresh lime juice 1 bottle Fever Tree Elderflower tonic water Fill a copper mug with ice. Pour in a dash of absinthe bitters together with gin, pear brandy and fresh lime juice. Top up mug with tonic water. Stir drink slightly to mix ingredients. Garnish it with pear slices to complete the look. garnish pear slices…

AT A GLANCE After the successes of My Father’s Daughter and It’s All Good, you know a cookbook written by actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow is bound to be sophisticated yet personal at the same time, as it is elegantly peppered with photos of her and her children among the illustrated dishes. And that’s exactly what her latest self-help book for time-poor cooks delivers, written for those whose lives are packed with responsibility, work and children. It’s All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook is a beautiful curation of simple but delectable recipes that make you want to cook even after a long, hectic day. Co-authored by food editor of GOOP, Thea Baumann, there are more than 125 of Paltrow’s favourite recipes, the bulk of which contain little or…

INSIDE » The new Soneva Jani and other luxury getaways » 20 cities, 12 days – André Chiang shares his Octaphilosophy cookbook tour » Diego Velasco paints Peru in a beautiful light Soneva Jani We are sure devoted followers of Soneva properties will be flocking to Soneva Jani on the island Medhufaru, once it officially opens on 5 November. A 40-minute seaplane ride from Malé International Airport brings you to the 5.6km private lagoon that surrounds 24 one- and two-bedroom water villas; each villa has a retractable roof that’s great for stargazing. Soneva Jani’s ethos of barefoot luxury is evident. The resort runs mainly on solar power. Bicycles and tricycles are available for use to go on the island trails to enjoy the lush greenery. Get lost in the Labyrinth,…

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