Yan | Soulful Cantonese Delights at the National Gallery
Yàn is no stranger to those working in the CBD / City Hall area and they are known in the scene for their Cantonese fare. Recently, they have refreshed the ala carte menu to introduce new flavors and creations to their diners.
We started off with their signature – Yàn Peking Roast Duck ($45++ for half, $90++ for whole). A whole duck is scalded, stuffed with spices and left to marinate for a day before being basted, air dried overnight and roasted until brown the next day. Best…
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The Next 100 Years: Hospitality Guests of Tomorrow
In this report, we present a panel discussion in which we look ahead to where the hotel and travel industry will be in the next 100 years. We chose this topic in part because 1922 was the year when the American Hotel Association (as it was then known) encouraged Cornell University to create a ‘hotel program,’ which had the goal of helping to professionalize an industry that was experiencing the growth and expansion of the first hotel chains (notably, the Hotels Statler).
In this report, we…
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taiga | What to expect from $350 Dinner Omakase
Getting lost on your visit to Taiga?
Be greeted by the wide rockscape as we set off at the foothills. Ascend upwards through the narrow crevice in the mountain that leads to the gastronomical experience at the Sushi Counter.
The restaurant’s ambience reflects conventional design, stylish dark wooden furniture, accentuated by the architectural and lighting design in a dark and contemporary arrangement where the diners sat. An intimate 13-seater fine dining sushi-ya, Taiga is helmed by Master Chef Taiga Kanekuni at Conrad Singapore Orchard. He is a Shokunin…
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La Pizzaiola | Food For Love – A New Menu And Signature Classics
La Pizzaiola has been cooking up tried-and-tested Italian classics since it reopened in 2012. Now, with three outlets (located at Braddel Heights Estate, King Albert Park and Upper Thomson), La Pizzaiola has a steady following. Founded and helmed by Ristorante Pietrasanta’s Chef Loris Massimini, the idea was to create a cozy pizzeria so you would see all three outlets in residential areas.
We paid a visit to their King Albert Park’s outlet (conveniently located right beside the MRT station) and tried out some of…
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Industry experts say two technological improvements that have been talked about for years are poised to become a reality for hotels.
Hoteliers have been touting the potential benefits of greater automation and the addition of robotics to streamline operations and improve efficiency for a long time.
Michael Blake, chief technology officer for the American Hotel & Lodging Association, said both are going to have a very real impact on hotel operations this year.
“There are a couple of things that are happening, which makes it a little more real this year. … Staffing shortages are real, and we continually see…
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