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Variety is the spice of wine

Saint Clair Family Estate’s Hamish Clark, New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2012, produces up to 12 varieties from countless small parcels. June Lee finds out how Marlborough’s iconic Sauvignon Blanc stacks up as more grapes come of age.

epicure reviews: Satsuki Teppan Kaiseki

Satsuki Teppan Kaiseki dispels all the notion that Teppanyaki restaurants cannot be posh or refined.

Best kushiyakis in Singapore

You may think of kushiyaki as simple skewered meats and vegetables, but their unpretentious presentation belies the precision that go into grilling them. A kushiyaki done well should yield a woody or smoky aroma, and ingredients that explode with flavour. There’s a certain charm in the partaking of kushiyaki – your senses heighten the moment the skewers are served right off the grill and onto your plate. Few things can beat the tactile satisfaction of pulling off chunks of tender, succulent meat off the wooden sticks. For this column, we tried the entire range of kushiyaki, from the commonly sighted yakitori to more premium varieties like grilled foie gras, and round up 10 establishments that make the cut.

Chō Omakase

Our team goes undercover to suss out the latest and most talked about restaurants in town

Bacchanalia’s back

The award-winning restaurant Bacchanalia, formerly located in the Masonic Hall on Coleman Street has reopened on hip Hong Kong Street.

Wine fiesta

The Straits Wine Company’s Wine Fiesta is back with its 8th edition, celebrating Singapore food and music together with tastings of 350 labels of wine.

Uni pairing dinner at Sorrel

Wine and cocktail pairing dinners? Been there, done that. For the ultimate indulgence, the people behind online Japanese grocers Zairyo are holding a one-night only sea urchin-pairing dinner on 24 October ($165, $265 with sake pairing).

Sky high brunch at CÉ LA VI

Vying for the title of Singapore’s top brunch spot – literally – is rooftop entertainment complex CÉ LA VI, which debuted its snazzy new Sky High Brunch Party series over the F1 weekend.

Rachel Allen dishes on desserts

Dessert makers looking for inspiration are likely to be familiar with Rachel Allen.