Oven Roasted Bone Marrow | $21 A dish that looks small but boasts a bold flavour. And because of how full-bodied the execution of the bone marrow was, I’d recommend sharing this lest you get sick of it too easily. I enjoyed spreading the bone marrow on the garlic bread and pairing it with the beef - essentially constructing the different elements of this dish together because it complemented one another so well. The sweetness from the caramelised onion was a nice touch, but like the grilled lamb short ribs - the strong flavours got too overwhelming after a while. Rate:🌟🌟🌟

Sakoshi Bay Oysters | $30 Fresh and plump oysters which I enjoyed. It was dressed with raspberry, vinaigrette, and ikura, though the raspberry wasn’t very apparent to me. Rate:🌟🌟🌟

Grilled Lamb Short Ribs | $19 Can understand why people say that the short ribs are on the gamier side, but I personally thought it was manageable, perhaps even worth it because the meat was really fall of the bone kind of tender! And helping to balance that gaminess was the interesting choice of pomegranate and toasted almonds which gave both a crunchiness and sweetness to the lamb. I did think that by the end, the lamb was too greasy which made it feel much heavier on the palate. Rate:🌟🌟🌟

Quail, part of Episode ($188++) The worse thing about Nae:um is that it’s extraordinarily difficult to book a table. The fusion food is exceptional, lots of French influences but still retaining a Korean soul. Excellent service by friendly staff. Michelin got it wrong again: Nae:um deserves two stars!

Part of Episode ($188++) The worse thing about Nae:um is that it’s extraordinarily difficult to book a table. The fusion food is exceptional, lots of French influences but still retaining a Korean soul. Excellent service by friendly staff. Michelin got it wrong again: Nae:um deserves two stars!

Part of Episode ($188++) The worse thing about Nae:um is that it’s extraordinarily difficult to book a table. The fusion food is exceptional, lots of French influences but still retaining a Korean soul. Excellent service by friendly staff. Michelin got it wrong again: Nae:um deserves two stars!

To celebrate the finest of the spring produce, La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore presents the three-Michelin starred Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s newly launched seasonal menu flavours of spring   Diners are invited to savour new and refreshed signature creations that embody the sprightly essence of springtime bloom along with the season’s most quintessential produce – green and white asparagus. The exquisite spring menu draws is presented as a 4-course menu Exploration ($188++) during lunch on Fridays, as well as a 6-course menu Experience ($248++ per and 7-course menu Elegance ($348++ per guest) for both lunch and dinner. From exploration menu : 💕Chocolate Mint Mousee Coconut Panna Cotta and sorbet Pandan from La Dame de Pic garden 📍La Dame De Pic 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel

To celebrate the finest of the spring produce, La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore presents the three-Michelin starred Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s newly launched seasonal menu flavours of spring   Diners are invited to savour new and refreshed signature creations that embody the sprightly essence of springtime bloom along with the season’s most quintessential produce – green and white asparagus. The exquisite spring menu draws is presented as a 4-course menu Exploration ($188++) during lunch on Fridays, as well as a 6-course menu Experience ($248++ per and 7-course menu Elegance ($348++ per guest) for both lunch and dinner. Elegance menu : 💕Kuruma Tiger Prawn My fav, the sweetness from Kuruma Tiger Prawn combine with with oscietra caviar, smoked buratta and amela tomato 💕Les Berlingots delicate pasta parcels crafted with spring pea purée filling, elevated with a sake and pepper leaf beurre blanc and roasted pistachios. 💕Langoustine specialty presented at the dining table via a custom- made trolley, succulent sweet Langoustine served with Romaine lettuce and nori and enhanced with freshly-grated cedrat 💕A4 Wagyu Tenderloin Tender Juicy A4 wagyu Tenderloin cooked “a la ficelle” served with beeswax and lemongrass and gin 📍La Dame De Pic 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel

Berlingots Berlingots, iconic pasta parcels found in all of Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurants around the world Location: La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore, 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 18967

Ingredients box The most pleasant dining experience among the 3-Mich-star restaurants in Singapore. Decadent but great.

Yummy Although I find ‘traditional’ cuisine more satisfying, I must admit that Zen does provide an amazing culinary experience that really pleases the senses. Very creative dishes, a balanced menu (at lunch), and exceptional service. If it were less pricey, we would come more often! lthough I find ‘traditional’ cuisine more satisfying, I must admit that Zen does provide an amazing culinary experience that really pleases the senses. Very creative dishes, a balanced menu (at lunch), and exceptional service. Probably the best 3-Michelin-star dining experience in Singapore. If it were less pricey, we would come more often!

‘Cheese chawanmushi’ Although I find ‘traditional’ cuisine more satisfying, I must admit that Zen does provide an amazing culinary experience that really pleases the senses. Very creative dishes, a balanced menu (at lunch), and exceptional service. If it were less pricey, we would come more often! lthough I find ‘traditional’ cuisine more satisfying, I must admit that Zen does provide an amazing culinary experience that really pleases the senses. Very creative dishes, a balanced menu (at lunch), and exceptional service. Probably the best 3-Michelin-star dining experience in Singapore. If it were less pricey, we would come more often!

Spicy vodka Rigatoni 29++ Honestly it's very harmonious, idk how much vodka there was but I wouldn't have suspected a thing if you didn't tell me. Small pieces of sausages and onions were both quite generous, and this dish tastes abit Asian idk why(gochujang to me and chili crab to her). Rigatoni was just a tad hard tho

Mafaldine cacio e Pepe 27++ I mean sure it's not bad, the cheesiness was enough but not too much, and it wasn't overwhelming. But idk why anyone would fork out 30bucks for something with absolutely no ingredients lol. It's not mindblowing anyway I mean if this is an authentic cacio e Pepe, good for them, it doesn't taste too different from what I imagine anyway. It's literally cheese and black pepper what did you expect?

Truffle ricotta toast 30++ The ricotta was quite creamy in texture, much better than the ones at supermarkets. However it doesn't have much taste except for a mild milkiness The truffle shavings are clearly not enough for us to taste anything, but I doubt it's a very good and earthy kind. So what you actually taste is just the cheap truffle paste at the bottom of the ricotta, with the sickly truffle oil aroma. Thank God it's suppressed due to the heaps of ricotta Toast was brilliant, very crispy on the outside yet still super airy, and holds the thick ricotta well The flavours made for a light appetiser, but the cheap truffle paste is something I hate. Overall I won't recommend anyway even if you like truffle paste, just not stunning enough to deserve 30++

Pacific Cod Fish & Chips This September, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is partnering with some of Singapore's top restaurants to showcase the quality and sustainability of wild Alaska seafood. I had the pleasure to try them out at 15 Stamford. The meal began with the Pacific Cod Brandade Pi ($45), a creamy delight with black salsify, parmesan, and sourdough rye that soaked up every bit of flavor. Next up was the Sockeye Salmon En Papillote ($50)—perfectly cooked, fresh, and zesty with fennel, orange, and dill butter. The Pacific Cod Fish & Chips ($55) was a standout, reimagining the classic with tender cod, mushy peas, hand-cut fries, and a refreshing citrus tartar sauce. This is a fantastic opportunity to savor the best of Alaska’s seafood at 15 Stamford and other renowned locations like Morsels, UMMI Beirut, POPI's and Man Fu Yuan throughout September. Experience the exquisite flavors of the North Pacific right in the heart of Singapore!

Sockeye Salmon En Papillote This September, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is partnering with some of Singapore's top restaurants to showcase the quality and sustainability of wild Alaska seafood. I had the pleasure to try them out at 15 Stamford. The meal began with the Pacific Cod Brandade Pi ($45), a creamy delight with black salsify, parmesan, and sourdough rye that soaked up every bit of flavor. Next up was the Sockeye Salmon En Papillote ($50)—perfectly cooked, fresh, and zesty with fennel, orange, and dill butter. The Pacific Cod Fish & Chips ($55) was a standout, reimagining the classic with tender cod, mushy peas, hand-cut fries, and a refreshing citrus tartar sauce. This is a fantastic opportunity to savor the best of Alaska’s seafood at 15 Stamford and other renowned locations like Morsels, UMMI Beirut, POPI's and Man Fu Yuan throughout September. Experience the exquisite flavors of the North Pacific right in the heart of Singapore!

Pacific Cod Brandade Pi This September, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is partnering with some of Singapore's top restaurants to showcase the quality and sustainability of wild Alaska seafood. I had the pleasure to try them out at 15 Stamford. The meal began with the Pacific Cod Brandade Pi ($45), a creamy delight with black salsify, parmesan, and sourdough rye that soaked up every bit of flavor. Next up was the Sockeye Salmon En Papillote ($50)—perfectly cooked, fresh, and zesty with fennel, orange, and dill butter. The Pacific Cod Fish & Chips ($55) was a standout, reimagining the classic with tender cod, mushy peas, hand-cut fries, and a refreshing citrus tartar sauce. This is a fantastic opportunity to savor the best of Alaska’s seafood at 15 Stamford and other renowned locations like Morsels, UMMI Beirut, POPI's and Man Fu Yuan throughout September. Experience the exquisite flavors of the North Pacific right in the heart of Singapore!

One Last Hurrah Before Moving To A New Home Artichoke will be moving into a new home soon, and the last day of operations in the current Middle Road restaurant will be on 22 March. If you have a reservation from now till then, good on you! If not, shame on you but they will continue slaying with the New Bahru community from May. Till then, peace out and see you on the other side of Singapore!

Green Harissa Prawns And at the mention of their bread ($4.80/ Bag of Bread), the Green Harissa Prawns ($38) were wonderfully seasoned. That tantalising green harissa enriched sauce/oil with split cream and burnt onions packed a nice heated punch so you would really need that extra warm dough to wipe it all up~ The prawns are also plump and sweet.

Mezze Platter As good as I remembered them to be, Artichoke’s hummus is a must so I got their Mezze Platter ($28) for lunch. Plated with miso hummus with pomegranate, beetroot hummus with sesame seeds, Greek chickpea salad, refreshing greens, tangy pickles and bread; the 3 mezzes of the day were great to share for two. Smooth and creamy, the savoury miso hummus was bomb diggity but the vibrant beetroot dip was an absolute delight - both perfectly moreish and bangin’ when paired with their pillowy-doughy bread.

Prosciutto E Rucola I ordered this Prosciutto E Rucola (S$30.00) through the Oddle Eats platform, and this was one of the more satisfying takeaway pizzas to date. The dough was to my liking: airy and not too dense, with a good balance of crustiness to every bite. It was very nice of them to have packed the arugula and shaved parmigiana separately so that the greens remained raw when served. Apart from the parma ham, another important element was the sauce tub of chilli oil that accompanied the pizza. I’m sure many would agree that one tub was barely enough to go with the pizza, because it could make the already-delicious pizza even more mouth-watering.

Tonnareli Nero 28++ One of the best I've had as of 7/7/21. This tiny portion costs 28++ so savour it slowly but damn the sauce was so full of crab essence. Can only imagine the hours that went into it. Must try! We had pizza and bread so this portion worked for the two of us(anything larger and we wouldn't have finished). Cicheti serves restaurant quality Italian at restaurant prices but at such an ulu place. Their food is fortunately a cut above the rest though so the prices are kind of justified

Chili Oil Off menu. Request for it to go with your pizza. It was uh-mazing. I'm really glad the chili is real, there's quite some heat so it isn't just oil. There's a distinct Asian influence, almost sort of a mild funk to it but the edge is taken away since it's only an infusion. Good to enjoy by dipping the crust in, esp for monsters that usually throw the crust away

Pineapple Tart & Herbal Jelly with Osmanthus I don't know why our set had so many desserts hahaha. The jelly was nice but I've never been a fan of pineapple tarts.

Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Sea Cucumber & Cordyceps Flower Good.

Longevity Peaches I think this was off-menu, but we were celebrating a birthday. Real quality.

Traditional churros w/ choc sauce ($14) Sadly much more expensive than what you'd get in Spain - churros are larger & thicker, and you get richer and more chocolate sauce, for prob just SGD7.50 there. I did like that the churros here were crispy though, although the chocolate was decent but nothing amazing. NGL overall pretty pricey but it's a really nice place to visit for occasions (both vibes & service were good), and to try Fideua, which is difficult/ rarer to find in Singapore!

🌟 Braised short ribs, smoked cauliflower puree & braised cauliflower ($34) Oh the short ribs were tender, and pretty amazing when paired with the smoked cauliflower puree! Cauliflower also had a little smokey flavour, although a little soft for me.

Green asparagus & fried Brussel sprouts, Potato mashed ($31) Asparagus were quite nice with a slight smokey flavour. Brussel sprouts also had a good charred flavour, and texture was really to my liking. Mash was actually kinda interesting (?) with quite a thick consistency.