We know March is packed with foodie events, but if you’re planning your year, here’s what to look out for.
Cocktail Week (Mar 7-14)
The first-ever cocktail week promises eight days of slinging bartenders and playful drinks. 28 bars like Jigger & Pony, Manhattan and Antidote will be participating, all topped off with the second Singapore Bar Awards.
Restaurant Week (Mar 14-22)
Although it’s not really a festival, get ready for fine dining at a steal. Lunch goes for $25-35 while dinners are $35-55. This year’s theme is “Something Old and Something New – A Modern Take on Comfort Favorites”, which probably means you’ll get tons of elevated comfort food. Book fast!
Savour (Mar 26-29)
One of the most anticipated food fests is back with more fine dining taster portions. This year, the event includes celeb chefs like Australia’s Luke Burgess, Tippling Club’s Ryan Clift, Corner House’s Jason Tan and more. Plus, there’s a market and some boozy stalls, too.
World Street Food Congress (Apr 8-12)
It’s all about international cheap bites here. From Mexican tortillas to Singaporean chicken rice and Indonesian satay, this festival brings over 40 stalls of homey goodness. Taste hard-to-find local delicacies and attend masterclasses and discussions all about our comfort faves.
World Gourmet Summit (Apr 14-25)
This star-studded event needs no introduction. Top notch chefs, both local and international, come to Singapore to host masterclasses, tasting dinners, wine pairing dinners and a tasting extravaganza. There are also awards for best chefs, restaurants and rising chefs of the year.
Singapore Food Festival (Jul)
Celebrating all things food, whether it’s a barbecue or local hawkers, you’ll get to taste new signature dishes whipped up by local chefs. Fringe events included a beachside barbecue and a nonya food truck last year. Details forthcoming.
Epicurean Market (Sep)
Hosted at the glitzy Marina Bay Sands, this huge market peddles everything from cocktails and wines to cheese, fruits and ready-made goods. Plus, they’ve always got a horde of international celeb chefs like Nancy Silverton and David Thompson cooking taster portions of fine dining nosh at the stands, too.
