Cover Culinary creations will be on full display at Marina Bay Sands' Food & Wine Festival

Titled “Where Your Senses Feast”, expect indulgence on every level, from an award-winning mixologist masterclass to celebrity chef experiences and a cave that will transport your palates all around the world

Marina Bay Sands has put Singapore on the map for many things. Besides its iconic architecture, the integrated resort houses some of the finest experiences money can buy—be it sipping bubbly in an infinity pool 57 floors above a sunset-bathed cityscape, shopping the finest luxury brand collections, or savouring some of the most exquisite flavours from master chefs across the globe.

This May, Marina Bay Sands will be showcasing one of its key facets as it reinforces itself as a gastronomical paradise with its “Where Your Senses Feast” food and wine festival. This two-week-long extravaganza will present a spectrum of exclusive and experiential dining concepts that aim to tantalise even the most discerning of palates—highlighting its celebrity Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as its prowess in the realm of premium spirits, immersive art and culinary experiences, and of course, entertainment on every level.

This epicurean collection debuts as part of the integrated resort’s signature festivals that are set to happen annually, following the “Where Art Takes Shape” festival organised in conjunction with Singapore Art Week in January, and leading up to the “Where Mind and Body Connect” wellness festival in June, as well as the “Where Music Takes Over” music festival happening in July.

In other words, there’s much to be excited for at this Singapore River-front icon. Here, we give you a first look at the ambrosial highlights that food and wine aficionados need to mark their calendars for.

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Above Transcending Boundaries, Future World, teamLab
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Above Artisanal canapes are to be savoured inside the Crystal Universe

Dining in the World of teamLab, happening on 16 and 17 May

You may have been to exhibitions at the ArtScience Museum, but have you ever dined at one of them? Expect your senses to be enthralled within the Future World: Where Art Meets Science exhibition by teamLab, which will launch on 16 and 17 May—marking the official start to the festival. The journey begins “inside” the scintillating artwork, Crystal Universe, where visitors will get to savour artisanal canapes in that glistening universe before continuing into the kaleidoscopic Transcending Boundaries gallery. The centrepiece of this dynamic space will be a stunning six-metre-high interactive waterfall that “cascades” down onto the floor. This digital landscape then forms the scenic dining setting where guests will be served a sumptuous four-course menu by Koma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, with each dish harmoniously paired with sake and wine.

Dining in the World of teamLab is happening on 16 and 17 May, 7.15pm at the ArtScience Museum; tickets are S$490++ per person. Reserve a seat here.

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Photo 1 of 3 Chef Stefan Stiller of Taian Table
Photo 2 of 3 Chef Greg Bess of Cut by Wolfgang Puck
Photo 3 of 3 Chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin

Six Star Dinner

As the name suggests, guests of this highly sought-after dinner will relish in a six-starred meal dreamed up by one star Cut by Wolfgang Puck, two star Waku Ghin and three star Taian Table. The stellar menu will be crafted by the culinary maestros behind these restaurants, including Stefan Stiller of Taian Table, Tetsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin and Greg Bess of Wolfgang Puck, all of whom will be present on both nights—19 and 20 May—and joining forces to showcase gastronomy of the finest of levels in a pavilion at the Event Plaza at Marina Bay Sands, specially erected for this festival. These unique evenings will also feature entertainment and contemporary showcases to further feature the gourmet prowess on show with the help of state-of-the-art staging and captivating audio-visual effects and graphic projections for a truly multi-sensory experience.

The Six Star Dinner is happening on 19 and 20 May, 7pm-10.30pm at the Event Plaza; tickets are S$996 per person. Reserve a seat here.

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Above Award-winning mixologist Arcadius Rybak

Mixologist Series with Arcadius Rybak at Avenue

Award-winning mixologist Rybak is set to raise the bar at Avenue with a Mixologist Masterclass on 16 and 17 May that promises to share industry secrets and insight, and quench every thirst for premium aged spirits shaken—and stirred—into creative concoctions. Running the gamut of flavours from smokey and delightfully saccharine to tart and refreshing, expect elixirs that reflect his years of bartending experience at the likes of Zuma and Dark Side in Hong Kong, and as a consultant to some of the world’s most innovative bars and restaurants, most recently having founded his own food and beverage consultancy, Good Vibes Only, based in Manila.

The Mixologist Masterclass: Arcadius Rybak is happening on 16 and 17 May, 6.30pm-8.30pm at Avenue Lounge; tickets are S$296 per person. Reserve a seat here.

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Above Chef Luke Mangan's presents the freshest flavours of East and West on a plate
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Above Luke Mangan

The Great Chef Showcase by Luke Mangan

Best known for his influence on Australia's effervescent food and wine scene, Luke Mangan's brand of cross-cultural cuisine is one that fuses his French culinary training and work experience across Asia, buoyed by the freshest produce. Set to take palates on an escapade, The Great Chef Showcase by Luke Mangan features a menu with kingfish sashimi sesame dashi, confit petuna ocean trout and beef fillet with red wine braised onions, experienced alongside artistic installations and performances in an immersive dining space. 

The Great Chef Showcase by Luke Mangan is happening on 17 and 18 May,  7pm-10.30pm at the Event Plaza; tickets are S$716. Reserve a seat here.

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Above Chef Ton
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Above Chef Ton never fails to present culinary works of art

A Culinary Symphony by Chef Ton

Chef Thitid Tassanakjohn, also known as Chef Ton, hails from Bangkok's Le Du, ranked number one in Asia's 50 Best Restaurant 2023. Bringing his brand of sumptuous modern Thai cuisine and master sommelier touch to Marina Bay Sands for a lunch to remember, expect to savour dishes like Japanese wagyu with northern pepper and khao soi curry, and a dessert of mango and smoked coconut, paired with fine wines and champagne as you dine in a whimsical floral-besieged setting filled with live piano tunes.

A Culinary Symphony by Chef Ton is happening on 21 May, 12pm-3pm at the Event Plaza; tickets are S$476. Reserve a seat here.

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Above Beef wellington by Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
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Above A coconut, water chestnut and glutinous rice roll dessert by Mott 32

An Epicurean Journey

Savour the signature dishes by four award-winning restaurants at this one-day only culinary affair, available just on 27 May. Expect beef wellington and pecan pie by Bread Street Kitchen & Bar; homemade French charcuterie such as Pâté Grand-Mère and house-made Jambon Blanc and terrines by db Bistro & Oyster Bar; lavish in an array of hot and sour soup dumplings and Chinese signatures by Mott 32, as well as a live pasta wheel station and luscious gelato by Lavo Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar. 

An Epicurean Journey is happening on 27 May, 12pm-3pm at Rise; tickets are S$118++. Reserve a seat here.

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Photo 1 of 4 Chef Johanne Siy
Photo 2 of 4 Johanne Siy's artful presentation
Photo 3 of 4 Chef Jordy Navarra
Photo 4 of 4 Jordy Navarra's Bahay Kubo

Marquee Experiential Dining

Superclub Marquee will be transformed into a dynamic four-hands dining experience conducted by two celebrated chefs from Southeast Asia: Philippines' Jordy Navarra of Toyo Eatery in Manila, which is ranked number 42 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023; and Singapore's very own Johanne Siy of Lolla, and also Asia's Best Female Chef 2023.

The pair will be joining forces to serve up what is said to be a complete sensory journey, fusing their acute knack for punchy flavours and vibrant presentation with what could only be called a culinary performance live on stage. 

Marquee Experiential Dining is happening on 23 and 24 May, 7pm-10.30pm at Marquee Nightclub; tickets are S$656. Reserve a seat here.

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Above Take your girlfriends out for a champagne-filled brunch party at Lavo Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
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Above Gordon Ramsay’s ‘wine club’ at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar

Other restaurant highlights and festival exclusives

Beyond this collection of events, Marina Bay Sands’ Food & Wine Festival extends to its host of restaurants throughout the property. This includes limited edition menu items and exclusive beverage pairings, as well as curated dine-in gourmet experiences including a Lavo Party Brunch on 27 May; a five-course set menu paired with handcrafted Japanese-style cocktails at The Bar at Waku Ghin; 12-year Japanese whisky flights at Wakuda; a ‘World of Wagyu’ trio starring the best cuts of Australia, Japan and the US at Koma; Gordon Ramsay’s ‘wine club’ with a unique selection of wines on sale at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar; and Spago Bar & Lounge’s afternoon rosé specials. But that's not all, other features include the famed Chicken & Waffles paired with premium bourbon highballs at Yardbird; wagyu hot dogs washed down with local craft beers at Black Tap; and Wine Down at Cé La Vi with an extension of wine offerings to savour with contemporary Asian dishes like Hokkaido scallops.

Reserve a seat here.

La Cave at Avenue

Oenophiles can look forward to Avenue Lounge’s metamorphosis into an intimate, immersive “wine cave" from 20 to 27 May. Here, viticulture enthusiasts can book out a private world of fine wines and champagnes while also enjoying all the spirited features of Avenue—a sleek playground designed for adults to let their hair down in absolute style.

La Cave at Avenue is available for private bookings of the entire space from 20 to 27 May. Reserve here.

For more information on Marina Bay Sands’ Food & Wine Festival, Where Your Senses Feast, click here.

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