Wakayama Week Festival
When: Feb 24-Mar 1
Where: Enoteca L’Operetta
What to expect: Chef Seita puts out Italian creations made with ingredients from Japan’s Wakayama region, which is known for its fruit, seafood and gibier. It’s a four-course dinner with items like grilled turbot, Sicilian-style tuna tartar, pasta with whitebait and strawberry sorbet with white chocolate sauce.
Price/Ticketing details: $68
Website: www.operetta.sg
Food & Beverage Fair
When: Feb 27-Mar 2
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Halls 401-403
What to expect: Not so much gourmet stuff; the focus is on local fare. Brands like Bee Cheng Hiang and House of Seafood will all have booths set up so you can sample their signature creations and other treats.
Price/Ticketing details: Free admission
Website: www.foodandbeveragefair.com.sg
Savour
When: Mar 6-9
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
What to expect: It’s a gathering of international and local Michelin-star celebrity chefs, from the likes of Alvin Leung, James Knappett, Bruno Menard and more—and yes, besides meeting them, you actually get to taste their creations. There’s also plenty of masterclasses to take part in (crepes, macarons, cheese, you name it, they’ve got it).
Price/Ticketing details: $45-$75
Website: www.savour.sg
PasarBella & Friends Go To Town
When: Mar 7-30
Where: Marina Bay Waterfront
What to expect: So your excuse has always been that PasarBella is way too far out? Now you can see what it’s all about, right in the heart of town. Meet their traders and sample their creations at this outdoor carnival-like event.
Price/Ticketing details: Free admission
Website: www.pasarbella.com
Singapore Restaurant Week
When: Mar 15-23
Where: Various venues
What to expect: Here’s your chance to restaurant-hop and try all the dishes you’ve been eyeing for just $35. The list of participating restaurants is pretty long (there are more than 100 eateries) so we’re just gonna name some spots: &MADE, Bacchanalia, Candlenut, IKYU, Lime House, Osia, Salt Grill & Sky Bar, Violet Oon’s Kitchen, Zafferano. Phew.
Price/Ticketing details: It’s not definite, but most three-course meals are priced at $35. Start booking your spots from Feb 24 onwards and do it fast because seats are very limited.
Website: www.restaurantweek.sg
World Gourmet Summit
When: Mar 26-Apr 5
Where: Various venues, but most main events are at Suntec
What to expect: Like Savour, many Michelin-star celebrity chefs will grace this event. Difference is that it’s a bit more upscale and maybe even a little more serious. A lot of wine dinners, a few masterclasses, that’s what you can expect.
Price/Ticketing details: It varies, depending on which event you’re looking at. Expect to pay a three-digit figure for most of them, though.
Website: www.worldgourmetsummit.com
