Monthly Archives: October 2011
Traditionally Cantonese with a few surprises

At Feng Shui Inn: Chef Lai Yau Tim and his elder son Maurice Lai
In the third instalment of RWS’ Global Gourmet Kitchen series where we fly in top chefs from around the world to save you the plane ride, from now till 9 October, we have Hong Kong Chef Lai Yau Tim at Feng Shui Inn to rile up your taste buds.
Osia’s Hot Valrhona Chocolate Soup with Black Peppered Ice Cream
Australian celebrity chef Scott Webster created this dessert creation many years ago when he first set up Osia in London and it was a big hit.
Bringing it to our tropical shores is our good fortune and his, because people just cannot get enough of it. Some have labeled it orgasmic and others drool at the sound of it. Whatever the case, perhaps you choc fanatics can try to recreate it at home. If that fails, there’s always at Osia, a stone’s throw away at Resorts World Sentosa.

So… Why should I visit MEMA?
In our previous post, we gave a quick peek at what to expect when MEMA opens its doors on the 15th of October. But as this day draws near, you wonder if MEMA is just another traditional gallery setting – artifacts encased in pristine glass panels and behind retractable queue barriers. What is so fascinating about the history of the maritime silk route? Well, we’ve got two words for you: Interactivity and Multi-sensory.
Ferrari Frenzy with Fernando and Felipe at MEMA
It was a night that set pulses racing. With beautiful guests, a bevy of race queens, and main men Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, the Ferrari Party at the Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium (MEMA) was the place to see and be seen. Against the backdrop of Admiral Zheng He’s magnificent ship the Bao Chuan, our guests were among the first lucky few to experience the museum before it opens its doors to the public on the 15th of October.