ARTiSTORY, the Nationwide Gallery, London and Anti:dote, Fairmont Singapore are proud to current ‘Season of Impressionists’ – a sunflower-themed afternoon tea impressed by the works of Put up-Impressionist Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh. From 3 March 2023 to 2 April 2023, artwork lovers and foodies alike can expertise an thrilling visible and culinary feast. Government Pastry Chef Yong Ming Choong and Senior Sous Chef Jacky Lai have reimagined Van Gogh’s masterpiece Sunflowers as meals artwork with a collection of delectable treats. Let’s take a better look.
Nice Artwork and Deliciously Ornamental Treats
You can be seated in an beautiful environment, surrounded by sunflower-themed ornaments, assorted contemporary flowers, and a framed duplicate of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, with ample alternatives to seize and indulge on this inventive eating expertise.
From its unimaginable palette and textures to miniature re-creations of vibrant sunflowers with delicate petals, the beautiful dishes and desserts draw inspiration from the favored Sunflowers portray.
The Smoked Salmon Sandwich with blueberry crème fraiche is served on a yellow-tinged saffron brioche which supplies it a vivid hue, and the blueberry crème fraiche provides a component of sourness whereas introducing new flavour dimensions. Encased in a inexperienced tea bun, the White Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich topped with black truffle gel and flower petals is a refined elevation of the traditional sandwich. The Duck Rillette, served between lemon blinis and sprinkled with mustard seeds, is a brand new rendition of Anti:dote’s signature dish. The standard Pork Bulgogi Sandwich is uplifted with velvety parmesan mash and maltosec for a contrasting crumbly texture. The gang-pleaser Sous Vide Lobster, is topped with lemon confit and nestled between sunflower seed bread.
The beautiful desserts are delicate artworks. Designed as a miniature potted sunflower, the Sunflower Praline Pot includes a sunflower sorbet on chocolate oat milk cream with orange marmalade and a chocolate sponge base. The Vanilla Cheesecake with a graham cracker base draped in an intricately painted yuzu-marshmallow material brings an elevation to the traditional cheesecake. The flower-shaped Hazelnut Praline Sable is coated with a layer of Nespresso chocolate ganache, giving an additional depth to its wealthy buttery flavour and crisp texture.
You may also take your afternoon tea expertise to the following degree with a specifically handcrafted cocktail impressed by Van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers portray. Vibrant Yellow ($22++) is created utilizing white rum, yellow Chartreuse and sunflower seeds infused with St Germain Elderflower Liqueur plus tropical fruits that superbly recreate the three tints of yellows from his masterpiece. For a non-alcohol possibility, attempt Bulb Fields ($17++), a refreshing mocktail made up of roasted sunflower seeds, seedlip spice, elderflower cordial, yellow tropical fruits, lemon juice and chamomile tea.
With its eye-catching presentation that pays homage to Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers portray, Anti:dote’s Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea is certain to be an unforgettable expertise for artwork lovers, foodies, or travellers on the lookout for one thing distinctive to do throughout their keep in Singapore. With its scrumptious pastries coupled with savoury bites that mirror Van Gogh’s iconic paintings – it guarantees to be one afternoon you received’t quickly neglect!
The Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea runs every day from 12 pm to 2 pm and three pm to five pm, from 3 March to 2 April 2023. It’s priced at S$58++ per visitor, S$70++ with the addition of 1 amuse bouche, and S$75++ for each. An choice to additional elevate the expertise with free-flow tipples for 2 hours is on the market from S$75++ per visitor for Laurent Perrier Brut or S$90++ per visitor for Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial.
For extra data, go to Anti:dote’s web site.
Anti:dote is positioned at: Degree 1, Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Street Singapore 189560
Nearest MRT: Metropolis Corridor, Esplanade
