The Michelin Guide Singapore 2016 gala dinner and awards ceremony on 21 July was a (Michelin) star-studded event attended by more than 600 guests.
The ticketed gala dinner marked the first time a Michelin launch was open to the public. Hosted at Resorts World Ballroom, guests dined on a 5-course menu and were the first to find out about the winners of the first Michelin guide for Singapore.
The setting was opulent and the food was divine. Let’s take a look:
We caught the dancers at the show before they head on stage.
Behind the scenes
For an event that signifies the cream of the crop of dining, the food must be impeccable. Chefs from Resorts World Sentosa, Candlenut and Les Amis prepared the 5-course menu.
Le Caviar Imperial sur un tartare de saumon, aux feuilles de shiso: Wild salmon tartare, Imperial caviar and saffron crisps.
Baked Gadidae: Manuka Glaze, Brill Fish Barbecue Sauce.
Angus Beef Tenderloin Bun with Black Truffles & Bone Marrow: Orange Blossom Carrot Puree, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms & Truffle.
Congratulations to the winners
At the award ceremony, a total of 29 dining establishments were awarded Michelin stars.
Four Resorts World Sentosa restaurants made it into the guide, making RWS the one destination in Singapore to host the most Michelin star-studded restaurants. Joël Robuchon Restaurant was also the only 3 Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Joël Robuchon Restaurant (3 stars)
- L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (2 stars)
- Forest 森 (1 star)
- Osia Steak & Seafood Grill (1 star)
From left: Antonio Benites, Pastry Chef at Joël Robuchon Restaurant and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon; Lorenz Hoja, Chef de Cuisine at L’Atelier Joël Robuchon; Chef of the Century Joël Robuchon; Michael Michaelidis, Executive Chef at Joël Robuchon Restaurant and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon; Douglas Tay, Chef de Cuisine at Osia Steak and Seafood Grill; and Celebrity Chef Sam Leong from Forest森.