The new restaurant which serves contemporary Basque cuisine takes over the space formerly occupied by Blackwattle
The closing of Blackwattle wasn’t such a bad thing after all, when you think about the new restaurant which has replaced it—Basque Kitchen by Aitor, under hotelier and restaurateur Loh Lik Peng's Unlisted Collection.
It’s spearheaded by head chef Aitor Jeronimo Orive, the former chef de cuisine of Iggy’s who helped the restaurant earn its Michelin star. A culinary star in his own right, he has also cut his teeth working at lauded restaurants such as Mugaritz and The Fat Duck.
He plans to use the restaurant as a platform to serve contemporary Basque fare. “Dishes served here are not traditional Basque but an interpretation that will showcase a more refined and modern version of your typical Basque dishes,” shares Orive. He adds that this will allow him to showcase a slice of his heritage in Singapore.
On his Instagram post, Peng admits that this restaurant “has been an eye opener and a journey of discovery” for him, especially since Basque cuisine isn’t common in Singapore.
Basque Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner. A midday meal here gives you a choice between the a la carte and business set lunch, while the three-, five- or seven-course tasting menu will end the day on a delicious note.
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