Tatler Singapore Magazine - February 2024

In this issue

On the cover this month is Julien Royer, chef-owner of Odette, Tatler Dining’s Restaurant of the Year. One of the most successful chefs of his generation, Royer discusses how his path to culinary stardom is thanks to the people he encountered along the way. Also in this issue, we look back on Les Amis’ history and significance as Singapore’s first independent fine‑dining restaurant as it celebrates its 30th anniversary next month. Plus, Tipsy Collective co-founder David Gan reflects on opening the group’s biggest and most ambitious project to date.

Sweet Tooth of Mine

From time-tested classics to trendy yet edible art, here are our picks of the scintillating bakes from some of the city's best patisseries. But don't take it from us, the proof of the pudding is in the eating

2 mins

Culture Vulture

Since its launch last year, Stellaire has been leaving an indelible mark among its carefully curated community with its luxury arts and cultural experiences. Founders Harmin Kaur and Michael Lee share what sets the platform apart

3 mins

Food for Good

Leading up to her 75th birthday in May, culinary doyenne Violet Oon embarked on a year-long quest to raise $1 million for charity and empowering lives

5 mins

Daniel Thong

Growing up in a low-income household of frontline workers gave Daniel Thong the impetus to start a business that empowers them

2 mins

A Cut Above the Rest

She volunteers with the youth wing of the People's Action Party, dabbles in interior design and has an avid love of music. With her multifaceted interests, it is easy to forget that Aiyana Chua is young and sweet, only seventeen

2 mins

Call to Action

Philanthropy Asia Alliance CEO Lim Seok Hui discusses the importance of multi-sector partnerships in humanitarian work, oulines the opportunities for philanthropic intervention, and how her organisation is creating pathways for action

3 mins

Beach Escape

Tipsy Collective co-founder David Gan reflects on opening the group's biggest and most ambitious project to date, Tipsy Unicorn, a massive beach club in Sentosa where entertainment, gastronomy and music come together

3 mins

The Visual Alchemist

Wyn-Lyn Tan's artworks explore nature through a continuously evolving toolbox of media, from generative AI to oxidised copper

3 mins

Cook Your Heart Out

At the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition in Milan, Italy, last October, Singaporean chef Ian Goh competed against 14 culinary minds and took his well-deserved spot in the Top 3 with his Heritage Lamb dish inspired by his Hainanese roots

3 mins

MASTER OF THE DARK

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has bent the imaginations of many with his aesthetics of extreme violence. But beyond the tongue cutting and neck biting is his sympathetic and humanistic take on our nature

6 mins

Spring Awakening

In celebration of Lunar New Year, these beauty brands have pulled out all the stops with striking limited-edition collections marking the Year of the Dragon

2 mins

Treasures of Tradition

Parmigiani Fleurier extends its prowess in calendar complications and timepieces of understated elegance with the Tonda PF Xiali Calendar and two stunning annual calendar watches

6 mins

Beyond Timekeeping

Sustainability has been a part of Rolex's constitution well before the term became fashionable, but now the Swiss watchmaker is taking more proactive steps towards sustainable development

3 mins

No Limits

Famed for its ingenious butterfly rotor, Richard Mille's RM 35-03 makes its comeback cloaked in Carbon TPT

3 mins

Talking Time

Meet Deborah Wong and Stephanie Soh, the dynamic duo making waves in the watch collecting community with their women-focused watch appreciation platform, TickTockBelles

4 mins

COMPACT CANVAS

Some of the most incredible works of art can be found on our wrists that is, on timepieces decorated with métiers d'art techniques

2 mins

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

He is one of the most successful chefs of his generation, but for Odette chef-owner Julien Royer, his path to culinary stardom would not have been possible without the people he encountered along the way

7 mins

BEST IN CLASS

Another year, another edition of our annual Tatler Dining Guide featuring the top tables in Singapore making up the city's dynamic culinary landscape. For the 2024 edition, industry leaders and tastemakers joined the Tatler Dining team in nominating, reviewing and voting for the Tatler Dining 20 and Best of the Year Awards, along with the newly launched Honourable Mentions recognising the 10 deserving restaurants beyond the top 20. Flip the pages for the full list

4 mins

THIRTY YEARS YOUNG

Ahead of Les Amis' 30th anniversary next month, we look back on its history and significance as Singapore's first independent fine-dining restaurant

10+ mins

Eat, Drink, Dine

From the rise of K-cuisine to spicy tipples, here are the food and drink trends we are anticipating in 2024

7 mins

POP to the TOP

With Asian skateboarders acing the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Asian Games, Tatler looks at the growing prominence of skateboarding in the region, and the rise of Asian women in the male-dominated sport

7 mins

Powder, Peaks And Pro Tips

Embark on a winter wonderland getaway with this Tatler guide to all things ski, from the best destinations in Asia and Europe to looking chic on the slopes

8 mins

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For 38 years, Tatler Singapore has been the ultimate authority on high society and the luxury lifestyle; defining and covering the world’s most important, influential and exciting people, products, parties and places.