Restaurants

BELLA NAPOLI, established in 2002, serves up one of the best pizzas in Shanghai.  Last month, I went to their Nanhui Road branch in Jing’an. There’s another in Changle Road. I had the Pizza by Guido (the name of the proprietor). This yummy creation, a Bella Napoli signature, includes anchovies and Parmesan …

Located at Block 18A Dempsey Road, COMO Cuisine is presenting A Tale of Two Vintners, a series of wine pairing dinners, with tasting flights specially curated by Master Sommelier Mathias Camilleri.  On Thursday 1 and Friday 2 September 2022, a flight of 9 wines from two wineries – Klein Constantia and Elian Da Ros …

Domaine la Grande Bellane Cotes du Rhone Village Valreas 2019  (S$69 ++)  is organically grown in the south of France.  The delicious red shows violets, deep dark cherry fruit and rich tannins. The intense fruitiness is wrapped in round freshness. Domaine la Grande Bellane advises to decant for 60 to 90 …

Founder Partner Chef NEO Jun Hao was  Runner-Up World Championship Young Talent Escoffier 2019 (held in Bordeaux) PLEASE SIGN UP!!! “While many people are flying to Bangkok, you can experience modern Thai cuisine right at Jalan Besar that could just transport you to the land of smiles.”      DANIELFOODDIARY.COM Last month, …

El Hombre Bala Negre 2018 (S$108 ++) is a pure Garnacha or Grenache (where it is known in France). The Spanish red is produced from vines between 50 and  and 90 years old! Scented dried rose petals, pristine strawberry/berry/cherry fruit surfing on silky tannins. El Hombre Bala Negre 2018 is …

A zippy, thirst-quenching, lip-smacking, fruity, unoaked German Riesling from the Mosel is one of the most delicious and versatile wines in the world. Uber fresh and tingling, it is an absolute can’t-put-down when enjoyed on its own. At the same time, such a Riesling is an outstanding pairing with shellfish …

Premium Mixed Grill (S$26++) is a Chef’s Recommendation and features Signature Grilled Chicken Chop, Summer Kabana Pork Sausage, Grilled Pork Chop, Tender Lamb Chop served with Seasonal Vegetables, Potato Au Gratin, Pesto Cream and Black Pepper Sauces. All that protein will greedily lap up Chateau La Tour de By Médoc 2016 (S$95++).  A classic Bordeaux, the …

Visitors to 5 (Fraser Road) ON 25 (Level) might think they are savouring a meal at Summer Pavilion.  That misunderstanding is understandable.  Chef LIM Hong Lih was Assistant Chinese Chef at the Ritz-Carlton restaurant before going over to Andaz Singapore. The Malaysian from Johore has moved up in more ways than one. Apart from the job promotion, …

BLACK MUSSELS CASSEROLE (S$17++) is in a Vegetable Ragout served with Homemade Garlic Bread. Chardonnay is a delicious pairing with the shellfish and vegetable as the sauce is creamy. We have two versions of this white wine. DOMAINE MAURICE TREMBLAY CHABLIS 2020 (S$85 ++) is unoaked. The white Burgundy is loaded with …

SLIPPER LOBSTER PASTA (S$22++) comprises spaghetti, slipper lobster, kombu and English chives in spiced lobster oil. As a result of the spiciness – and because slipper lobster is a shellfish – a medium-dry or medium-sweet white wine is the perfect pairing.  WEINGUT HULS MOSEL RIESLING 2020 (S$85++) shows lemon/green pineappley/Granny Smith appley …