Restaurants

       When I visited on 19 January 2022, it was the first day of their re-opening following the Christmas and New Year holidays. If the menu was limited that afternoon, the enthusiasm at Le Millesime was overwhelming. I had visited Domaine d’Eugenie in Vosne-Romanee the same morning and was due …

Charcoal Grilled Surume Ika (S$17++) comes with a teriyaki sauce. The Japanese squid pairs deliciously with two whites. Geyerhof Ried Hoher Rain Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2019/2020 (S$85++) is an  Austrian estate in Kremstal which origins go back nearly 800 years. Organic since 1988, this vegan-friendly white has peachy/tropical fruit and a creamy texture that …

It’s been 10 years since 2011 when I purchased La Bergerie. I am not sure if it was the previous Dutch couple who gave the house its name or the original French family that lived there. The house was part of a bastide several hundred years ago. Nothing of that remains …

Roast Duck loves a red. At Clan 7, you can order Quarter Duck ($15++), Half Duck ($29++), or Whole Duck ($56++). Chateau La Tour de By 2015 ($89++) is a Bordeaux that bristles with cherry/berry/curranty fruit complete with a hint of tobacco. The tannins are ripe and crisp, and together with …

Clan 7 is the inaugural Chinese restaurant that belongs to the group that owns COLLIN’S. Crispy Fried Spice Salted Squid pairs deliciously with a fresh white that has a pinch of sweetness and a lift of spritz. Marenco Strev Moscato d’Asti 2018 (S$59++) will greet you with a perfume of intensely ripe grapes and …

Clan 7 is the inaugural Chinese restaurant that belongs to the group that owns COLLIN’S. From now till 30 November 2021 – for both dine-in and takeaway – Clan 7 is gifting a Braised Abalone in Brown Sauce with a minimum spend of $60. Abalone is a seafood and a shellfish. It pairs deliciously …

Argentine Black Angus Ribeye Prime Steak (200 gm) (S$26++) comes with seasonal vegetables, potato au gratin, pesto cream and black pepper sauce. It is irresistible with red wine, including Domaine la Grande Bellane Cotes du Rhone Villages Valreas 2019 (S$69++). Organically grown, this French red shows violets, deep dark cherry fruit and rich tannins. Intense …

Sweet Potato Waffle Fries (S$6++) are so delicious on their own there’s no need to dip them in mustard or tomato sauce. The only pairing they yearn for is a glass of champagne, prosecco, or zippy, zesty white. One sip – or zip – later, you will be reaching out for another waffle …

Pork – like chicken, veal,  and pasta – is effortlessly versatile to pair. Sparkling, white and red wine are all delicious with it. Charcoal-Grilled Pork Belly (S$9++) is Spanish in origin and a Chef’s Recommendation. The dish comes with a Teriyaki sauce and Crispy Garlic Flakes. If you prefer a white, Weingut Huls …

Chicken – like veal, pork, and pasta – is incredibly versatile to pair. When it is steamed or blanched, I prefer champagne or a white. On the other hand, when chicken is roasted or deep-fried, red is my preferred choice. Roasted Half Baby Chicken (S$18++) comes with smoked crushed potato and a …