As the summer sun starts to heat up the vacation season, another exciting event sizzles in Singapore. Now on its 21st edition, the annual World Gourmet Summit (WGS) is bringing first-time and return travelers to another mouthwatering gastronomic adventure.
Celebrating the theme “United Nations Gastronomic Assembly,” the World Gourmet Summit features exquisite gourmet from internationally renowned master chefs whose menus are featured at Singapore’s award-winning restaurants until April 16.
“The World Gourmet Summit reaffirms Singapore’s culinary scene as a dynamic gourmet destination. This year, the Summit will put the spotlight on Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurants through the special participation of more than 10 widely-recognized master chefs,” said Lael Loh, Singapore Tourism Board area director for Philippines. “We are also eagerly looking forward to the launch of the Singapore Michelin Guide 2017, as well as the upcoming Singapore Food Festival which shall bring more culinary delights for our visitors.”
Singapore has made its mark as an international culinary hotspot with a pool of diverse dining establishments and festivities, including an array of affordable, yet superior quality food fare.
The launch of the Singapore Michelin Guide in 2016, a first in Southeast Asia, saw the prestigious guide recognizing street food for the very first time. Two hawker stalls, the Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle and the Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle, received global attention when each was awarded with one Michelin Star, a testament to the island city-state’s repertoire of quality, yet affordable hawker fare. As a result, Singapore is now home to the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred meal at under P100. Adding to the list of “firsts,” the Singapore Michelin Guide also gave birth to the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut.
Highly acclaimed culinary celebrations also attract foodie visitors across the globe, including the Singapore Food Festival happening in July, where traditional and modern Singaporean dishes are showcased and celebrated. Indeed, the Lion City has all the flavors on its plate, waiting to be enjoyed by locals and guests.
With a stellar line-up of events, activities, and the best of fine dining cuisine, Singapore is a gastronomic expedition that serious food lovers should not dare miss. Mark your calendars and join the World Gourmet Summit, and experience a one-of-a-kind food festival.
For more details on the World Gourmet Summit, visit www.worldgourmetsummit.com and www.yoursingapore.com.
