Massimo Bottura’s feted concept restaurant makes its international debut at the Arts House next month
When Singapore Tatler caught up with Massimo Bottura late last year, the Italian mega-chef behind acclaimed restaurant Osteria Francescana hinted that he was considering an outpost outside Europe for the hugely successful Gucci Osteria collaboration that was launched in January last year in Florence’s historical Palazzo della Mercanzia, as part of the new Gucci Garden.
What we didn’t expect was for its first venture outside the continent to be this close to home—at The Arts House, to be precise. For only 26 days (May 1 to 26), this one-of-a-kind restaurant, which is said marries Gucci’s visionary spirit of eccentricity with Bottura’s playful culinary style, is expected to be the hottest dining destination in town.
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Helmed by chef Karime Lopez, the maiden chef of Gucci Osteria in Florence who helped conceptualise the menu, the 60-seat restaurant aims to present an unforgettable experience, one that “encourages exploration and eccentricity, underpinned by the daring, energetic creative direction that is synonymous with the Italian fashion House”.
The menu will feature a range of signature dishes with surprising twists but draws inspiration from Karime’s travels around the world and Bottura’s memories.
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