Been there, done that

How does a chef who’s done it all—earned three Michelin stars, conferred The Legion of Honor, and awarded an honorary craftsmen title—define his greatest career moment? We ask Eric Frechon.

Event of the month: Epicurean Market

Sure, a number of food fairs and gourmet festivals are beginning to take over our social calendar. But what’s not to love about a gathering of purveyors and restaurants at Marina Bay Sands’ inaugural Epicurean Market?

Be your own barista

Ever wondered what it takes to pull the perfect shot of espresso? Here’s your chance to jump the counter and become your own barista.

A nautical celebration

epicure’s Christmas masterclass was a cruise getaway that featured chef Stacey Teo’s festive recipes and plenty of egg nog to kick start the merrymaking into high gear.

Sweet beginnings at Shahi Maharani

Head to Shahi Maharani for a dinner buffet feast on Deepavali and pick up a supply of mithai housed in beautiful ethnic plush boxes on your way home.

Juchunyuan hairy crab promotion

It’s hairy crab season and here’s a tip: be sure to make a reservation at JuChunYuan if you want to savour their hairy crab dishes as the restaurant limits their imports to 30 crabs a day.

Event of the month: Ultimate Hawker Fest 2012

What better way to do your part for charity than to support the local culinary heavyweights who will be cooking at the Ultimate Hawker Fest 2012? Jointly organised by TOUCH Community Services and Millenia Walk, this festival will bring together more than 20 hawkers, master chefs, and F&B retail outlets to reinvent some of Singapore’s favourite dishes.

Sense and sustainability

Always wanted to be an eco-foodie but didn’t know where to start? On 11 November, 11 local chefs will impart lessons on green kitchen practices and cooking methods over a luxurious four-hour luncheon.