With bon vivant aspirations firmly in mind, I insisted upon ordering the decadent beef wellington, a decision that proved most fruitious once we tasted this magnificent beast.

Encased by golden, buttery pastry shell, the mushroom duxelle, obscenely tender beef and luxurious addition of fatty foie combined in the mouth in an amalgamation of deeply savoury, unctuous, earthy flavours that elicited murmurs of unadulterated pleasure from my dinner companions. As it were, the heady black truffle sauce only served to heighten our enjoyment.

Tres magnifique. 10/10, would recommend.

Thanks @burpple for the invite and merci beaucoup to @bistroduvin, @merissagoh and @philippepau for the great food and even more amazing hospitality.

Taste: 5/5