Gunther’s Restaurant, Singapore

Gunthers is a very well hidden restaurant – tucked into unadorned traditional shophouses along Purvis street, it’s a 6 to 8 minute walk away from the nearest train station. These shophouses traces its history back to the British colonial days, but once past its black tinted glass doors, you’re greeted with simple furnishing in a high ceiling setting. Some natural light streams through the pleated curtains, and flamboyant paintings on the wall gave a touch of cheer and energy into the space. Riedel black tie decanters line the other side of the room. It’s an environment I did not expect before entering the restaurant. Continue reading

L’Arpege, Paris

Alain Passard – the chef who elevated cuisine featuring mere vegetables to the next higher-level, extracts all potential flavours and showcases the textures that plants can offer. I believe, it is only Alain Passard who has confidence and skill to serve six courses of vegetables to his guests while still managing a standing ovation at the end of the day. Continue reading