-- Offering
more than 60 leading brands and over 35 masterclasses from 14-16
August
SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Bay Sands is counting down to another
exciting edition of Epicurean Market, as the region's finest food
purveyors, award-winning restaurants and wine experts get ready to
give guests an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Delicious bites
Consider the amount of food that will be prepared for this
three-day food fiesta, and you'll appreciate the scale of Epicurean
Market. Some 2,000 kg of seafood will be prepped, alongside 20,000
fresh oysters, 20 kg of caviar, and an estimated 15,000 pizzas.
Enjoy freshly shucked oysters and seafood dishes
at db
Bistro & Oyster Bar and head over
to Adriftfor
Californian heirloom tomato toast with vanilla and turmeric,
Pineapple tamarind glazed pork ribs, and its signature
King crab melt with pimento cheese. Look out
for CUT
by Wolfgang Puck's Indian spiced wagyu short ribs and Char
siew pork buns. Participating in Epicurean Market for the first
time,Spago will
offer Handmade Agnolotti and Spicy tuna tartare, as a sneak preview
ahead of its official opening.
At Pizzeria Mozza,
savour pizzas such as Margherita, Aglio Olio, Prosciutto di Parma with Rucola and Bianca with
sage. Osteria
Mozza will offer its popular grilled
octopus and introduce a new cold pasta dish -- the
Squid Ink Chitarra Freddi
with sea urchin, fresh crabmeat and jalapeno pesto.
At Bread Street
Kitchen, enjoy signatures including the Potted
Salt Beef
Brisket, Dingley Dell Pork Belly
andtraditional
fish and chips.
Favourites at Waku
Ghin will make a return -- they
include the Marinated Botan Shrimp with sea urchin and oscietra
caviar, Grilled Rolled
Ohmi Beef
with fresh wasabi and Japanese musk melon from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda is also expanding his
repertoire this year with a second booth focusing on 12 exquisitely
delicate pastries.
Look forward to daily specials at Sky on
57 such as the Seared Wagyu
tri tip with slow cooked egg, lushui
truffle sauce, Chilled Somen
with sze chuan pepper-peanut sauce, dried bean curd, cuttlefish and
sakura ebi and Braised Dorper Lamb Ribs
with Asian spice, dried fruit-nut, turmeric cous cous. Tasty Thai
treats from Long
Chim include Aromatic beef skewers, grilled
eggplant salad with dried prawn, charred
rice noodles with pork and yellow beans, and deep-fried chicken
with plum sauce.
Farmer's Market
Pick up the freshest heirloom tomatoes, kale and artichokes from
the Farmer's
Market at close to wholesale prices. Inspired by the
farmer's markets of California, Epicurean Market's own version will
feature great quality fresh vegetables, roots, fruits and seafood
as well as artisanal products, set within an authentic and rustic
environment. Guests can sample and taste fresh food throughout the
Farmer's Market, interact with experts for home-cooking tips, and
pick up a recipe card or two.
Buy gourmet cheese from The Cheese
Artisans and sample unique European cheese such as
the VSOP Gouda from Netherlands. This hard cheese has been aged for two
years in a 100 year-old ripening house on the banks of the Oude
Rijn River, which gives it a deep caramel flavour with a slight
crystalline crunch. Be sure to also check out their bestseller,
Gorgonzola Dolce -- younger,
creamier and sweeter version of Gorgonzola -- paired
with Acacia White Truffle Honey.
Epicerie
Boulud, Chef Daniel Boulud's popular gourmet shop
in New York, will occupy a section within the Farmer's
Market. Get ready for its signature house made charcuterie
alongside freshly baked breads and pastries.
Fine wines, spirits and premium
coffee
Wine connoisseurs can look forward to the finest and rarest wines
sourced from around the world at the massive Wine Zone
with nearly
30 wine suppliers including KOT
Selections, The Oak
Cellars,Monopole, Enoteca,
Excaliber Wines, Unique Wines and Wine
Culture. Participating Epicurean Market for the third
time, KOT Selections will be unveiling some cellar treasures from
its "library" -- a
mix of older vintages and highly sought-after wines; some of
which Singapore only gets 2 to 3
cases a year. Guests can also take part in a blind tasting
competition at its booth.
Diageo is
making a splash at this year's Epicurean Market -- not
least with a stunning booth that combines a Cocktail
Bar with a Whisky Lounge.
Manned by award-winning mixologists from Diageo Reserve World Class
Bartender Competition including Steve Leong, the bar will offer a spirited
selection of cocktails using ingredients sourced at the Farmer's
Market itself and workshops on creating various types of cocktails.
Whisky connoisseurs can park themselves at the plush lounge seats,
where a wide range of Single Malts as well as rare blends
from John Walker & Sons await. Whisky
appreciation mini-workshops will also be conducted
by Christoph Nyfeler, founding partner of Whisky
World.
Enjoy premium coffee at the Nespresso bar,
and discover the exceptional world of Nespresso where only the top
1-2 per cent of the world's coffee beans are selected. For a more
luxurious indulgence, enjoy a special iced coffee recipe by
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and pair it with Waku Ghin's
delicate pastries.
Day 1 highlights - Friday,
14 August
Celebrate the end of the working week with a
new After
Party activity on 14 and 15 August, from9pm to 1am, as Epicurean Market turns up the volume
and transforms into a night spot. Guests can linger late into the
night to party to the tunes spun by international DJs and enjoy
handcrafted cocktails and bottle service at a special Epicurean
Market price. Late night bites will be served by our alumni
chefs, Daniel Chavez (formerly from Santi)
and Stephane Istel (formerly from db Bistro) as
they operate from pop-up booths just for the four magical hours.
Access to the After Party comes with the ticket for Epicurean
Market, which is set at a very affordable price
of S$28for a three day-pass (including a pair of
Schott Zwiesel red wine glasses worth S$38!)
Get
up close with your favourite super hero, courtesy of the folks
behind the newly opened DC Comics Super Heroes
Cafe -- the
first such cafe in
the world. Renowned Singaporean chef Eric Teo lends a hand with other creative
dishes such as Super Hero Burritos and Super Hero
Nachos. The
multi-talented chef will be
showcasing his comic sketches at a masterclass while dispensing
tips on creating Super Heroes-themed Chicken Sausage Gumbo with
Parmesan Lavosh and Tomato Carpaccio Salad at home.
They
sold more than 7,000 oysters last year -- no wonder then that
the folks at seafood supplierGlobal
Oceanlink is back with a blast this year. You
can enjoy freshly shucked oysters such as the Kumamoto,
Shigoku and Virginica shipped from Taylor Shellfish Farm
in Seattle at a special price
of S$15 for half a dozen at
its booth. If oysters aren't your cup of tea, have a
seafood feast at home by buying other items such as premium cod and
tuna fillets, cooked Boston lobster, snow crab and king crab legs,
clams and mussels.
Discover cuisines from around the world with
the Epicurean
Market passport. Pick up the passport at the event and
begin your gastronomy journey by purchasing an item from selected
restaurant booths to get a stamp in the passport. Collect 5 stamps,
each from a different booth, to redeem two limited edition SG50
Coca Cola aluminum bottles, while stocks last!
Day 2 highlights - Saturday, 15
August
Discover
the king of Cognacs, LOUIS XIII de
Remy
Martin, in an exclusive tasting session.
Created in 1874, LOUIS XIII is an exceptional blend of 1,200
eaux-de-vie aged over 100 years, with each decanter highlighting
the passionate work of four generations of Cellar Masters. Taste
the exceptional cognac in a LOUIS XIII Pillet Crystal glass and
enjoy it with a dark chocolate pairing. Ticket for this exclusive
master class is priced at S$60 (original ticket value
of S$350) with a limited capacity of 35 participants.
Limited-edition tickets have been packaged for this exclusive
session, at S$88 per person (includes
the S$28 ticket access to Epicurean Market for
three days).
The
oldest and rarest Single Malt bottled by the
prestigious Glen Ord
Distillery in over 170 years -- the
Master's Casks 40-year-old -- will
be unveiled at Epicurean Market. With 999 bottles available
worldwide and only 20 in Singapore, the rare Single Malt will be available
to the public for the very first time in Singapore. Experience a journey of flavour by
tasting the whole range of Singleton of Glen Ord variants, starting with the
12-year-old, 15-year-old and 18-year-old until
you discover the grand dame - Master's Casks
40-year-old. An amazing dessert pairing will also be
provided. This exclusive masterclass is led by Sean Baxter, whisky expert and current brand
ambassador for Johnnie Walker Whisky and Classic Malts Portfolio.
Ticket is priced at S$88 per person (includes
the S$28 ticket access to Epicurean Market) with a
limited capacity of 35 participants.
Aspiring junior bakers can take part in an interactive
workshop with db Bistro &
Oyster Bar's Executive Pastry Chef Benjamin Siwek as he leads 25 children in a
Junior Pastry Academy session, guiding them to create a cute
"minion" birthday cake. The pastry class is open to children aged
5-10 years old. Pre-registration is required, emaildbreservations@marinabaysands.com to
register.
Take
a tour around India as Chef Javed from Punjab
Grill takes you through the various spices used in
traditional Indian cuisine and recreate dishes from Punjab Grill
including the Pan grilled dill and carom seeds flavoured fish
Tikka, Warm sprouted salad with trio bell pepper and the signature
Butter chicken.
Day 3 highlights - Sunday, 16
August
With
its precise and graceful movements, sophisticated bar tools and
shaking techniques, it's no wonder Japanese bartending has been
described as an art form. Learn more about the craft
fromKazuhiro Chii, head bartender
from Waku Ghin in
this masterclass for 30 participants. Be prepared to be mesmerized
by Chii's elegant and refined moves as he shows how to create
perfectly balanced classics such as the Martini, Sidecar and Gin
& Tonic, the Japanese way.
The
secret to making perfect eclairs
and cream puffs is in the pate a choux,
a light pastry dough that is used to make delicious treats such
as eclairs,
cream puffs (profiteroles), gougeres
and beignets, among others. At this masterclass, Executive Pastry
Chef Michael Hadobas from CUT by Wolfgang
Puck will demonstrate how to prepare the dough,
baking the pastry and filling theeclairs
and cream puffs with pastry cream.
Learn the art of tea in a masterclass by The Coffee Bean and Tea
Leaf -- Beanstro to
learn about the differences between black, green and oolong tea
while sampling some of the finest brews. Head over
to its booth
for the Singapore
Blend tea that is specially crafted in celebration
of Singapore's Golden Jubilee. This unique tea captures the aroma
of the country's flower -- the
orchid, and the essence of sweet fruit. It combines the finest
green tea with wild honey bush to create a magical blend.
Renowned bartenders, Zdenek Kastanek and Peter Chua from Proof and
Company will lead a master class on the essential
tools and spirits to set up the perfect home bar.
Wine Dinners
In the lead up to Epicurean Market, db Bistro & Oyster Bar and
Osteria Mozza will be hosting theSommelier Challenge
dinners on 4 August (Osteria) and 11 August (db
Bistro) in an epic showdown of Italian wines versus French wines at
the respective restaurants. The chefs of each restaurant will
create special menus and each sommelier will offer a wine pairing
for each course. Guests will vote for the best overall pairing and
crown the winner.
Event Partners
Epicurean Market is supported by Presenting
Sponsor Citibank, Gold
Sponsor Coca Cola,
Official Glassware Schott Zwiesel,
Official Entertainment Media Timeout, Official
Gourmet Lifestyle MagazineEpicure and
Lifestyle Partner Miele.
"Citibank is delighted to be the Presenting Sponsor of Epicurean
Market 2015, one of the most highly anticipated gourmet fairs
in Singapore, for the second consecutive year. As the
bank with the largest consumer credit card portfolio in the
country, we take pride in our ability to constantly raise the bar
to come up with the best dining deals and experiences for our
cardmembers. Epicurean Market, with an impressive line-up of
international culinary experts showcasing their talents and
exquisite creations, promises to offer Citibank credit and debit
cardmembers an exciting gastronomic journey that draws inspiration
from across the world.
"Our cardmembers will also get to enjoy other privileges such as
great discounts on entry tickets and items on offer at the fair
including food and wine. As the icing on the cake, 50 Citibank
cardmembers will get an exclusive meet and greet with selected
celebrity chefs at the event," said John Denhof, Head of Cards and Personal Loans,
Citibank Singapore Limited.
Epicurean Market on Social
Media
Follow
#EpicureanMarket on Marina Bay Sands' Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter to get updates, join in the conversation and participate in
contests during the three-day event. Stay tuned for more details
on Marina Bay Sands' Facebook
page.
Ticketing
Details
Priced at S$28 per person for a three-day pass, tickets
include a complimentary pair of Schott Zwiesel red wine glasses
(up S$38), access to the After Party and an exciting
line-up of master classes by chefs and pastry chefs, food and drink
demonstrations by sommeliers, wine producers, mixologists and
various industry experts.
Epicurean Market will be held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre,
Basement 2, Hall D & E from 14 - 16 August 2015.
General Admission
Ticket
Price
(includes booking fee of
S$1 per ticket)
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Ticket
The
3-day access pass includes:
- Two
premium red wine glasses* by Schott Zwiesel valued at
S$38
-
Admission to the After Party on 14 and 15 August
*While
stocks last
S$28
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