Cover Tatler Best Takeover returns to Singapore this May
Tatler Best Takeover returns to Singapore this May
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From May 7 to 9 and 14 to 15, the Tatler Best Takeover Series brings together Tatler Best-awarded chefs and bartenders for immersive, one-off culinary and cocktail experiences across various venues
You asked, we answered. After a strong debut in Singapore last year, the Tatler Best Takeover Series returns with a sharper point of view and a more ambitious line-up. Exclusively available to Mastercard holders via priceless.com, this year’s edition spans 10 sessions across May 7 to 9 and 14 to 15, and hosted at Tatler Best-awarded establishments. Bringing together an exciting mix of chefs and bartenders from across the region, the series presents exclusive, one-off experiences you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
The curated programme unfolds through a series of curated sessions spanning collaborative dinners, bar takeovers and diversity sessions designed to spotlight creativity and exchange among talents. Guests can expect collaboration dinners, gastronomy-led experiences that incorporate elements of wellness and watchmaking, alongside dynamic bar takeovers that bring together distinctive styles, techniques and perspectives in drinks. Here’s what to expect in May.
In case you missed it: Tatler Best Takeover Series debuts in Singapore with exclusive experiences headlined by Asia’s top chefs and bartenders
Fiz x Akame x Gēn
Above Fiz, Akame and Gēn’s collaborative menu charts a journey across the Austronesian world, from Taiwan through the Malay Archipelago
Fiz, Akame and Gēn’s collaborative menu charts a journey across the Austronesian world, from Taiwan through the Malay Archipelago
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May 7 and 8, dinner only
As part of the first dining event in the Tatler Best Takeover Series, three acclaimed chefs unite to celebrate coastal heritage in an exclusive collaborative menu. Chef Hafizzul Hashim of Fiz brings Southeast Asian flavours to life over bakau mangrove charcoal; chef Johnson Wong of Gēn 根 reimagines Malaysian Chinese dishes with local ingredients; and chef Alex Peng of Akame highlights indigenous Taiwanese cuisine with Rukai spices and foraged coastal produce.
Together, their distinct traditions merge into a cohesive, coastal-inspired six-course menu that honours heritage, seasonality and technique. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders, guests will savour each chef’s signature creations alongside a one-of-a-kind collaborative dish, all while discovering the stories behind their culinary visions.
Read more: Tatler Best Takeovers: The best of gastronomy and mixology is back in April
Butcher’s Block x Helm by Josh Boutwood
Above Jordan Keao and Josh Boutwood join forces for a special six-course lunch and dinner menu that brings together heritage-driven flavours
Jordan Keao and Josh Boutwood join forces for a special six-course lunch and dinner menu that brings together heritage-driven flavours
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May 8, lunch and dinner
The first Diversity session of this year’s Takeover Series shines a spotlight on watchmaking and gastronomy. The day begins with independent watchmaker Michael Dubs of IHT Swiss Watch Atelier, who will lead an intimate, hands-on masterclass, revealing the precision, patience and artistry behind haute horology.
The session then moves to the table for a first-of-its-kind culinary exchange between award-winning chefs Jordan Keao and Josh Boutwood. Drawing on Hawaiian and British-Filipino flavours, they present a six-course menu that celebrates smoke, family and the integrity of ingredients. It is an immersive experience that transforms each plate into a dialogue of cultures, technique and creativity. Exclusively for Citi Ultima members.
Don’t miss: Tatler Best Takeovers: the diversity edit
Stay Gold Flamingo x Backdoor Bodega
Above Stay Gold Flamingo and Backdoor Bodega join hands for the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore
Stay Gold Flamingo and Backdoor Bodega join hands for the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore
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May 8 and 9, from 8pm
Enjoy two nights of bold flavours, inventive cocktails and the region’s finest bartending talent as Singapore’s Stay Gold Flamingo and Malaysia’s Backdoor Bodega come together for a one-of-a-kind takeover just for Mastercard holders. Save both dates, as each night features a distinct cocktail menu from guest bartenders Thanesh Joel and Soo Yao Hong.
But first, experience precision-driven classics and inventive creations from bar host Stay Gold Flamingo, including the signature Wild Fresh Sawa, a gin cocktail layered with yuzu, chamomile and basil. Then discover Backdoor Bodega’s heritage-inspired Penang menu, highlighting dynamic local ingredients such as belacan, ulam and Penang-made soy sauce.
Sold out.
Republic Bar x Fat Cat
Above Republic Bar and Fat Cat join hands for the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore
Republic Bar and Fat Cat join hands for the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore
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May 8 and 9, from 8pm
Dive into Republic Bar’s 60s-inspired cocktail story and the tarot-themed creations of Manila’s Fat Cat in a two-night exclusive takeover. Republic’s Volume Four menu celebrates the golden age of 1960s television, reimagining iconic broadcast genres—from film and drama to music, sport, news and cartoons—into inventive, nostalgia-infused cocktails that transport guests to the decade’s most memorable moments.
Complementing this, Fat Cat brings selections from its tarot-inspired menu, where each cocktail becomes a playful, evocative interpretation of a Major Arcana card, crafted with careful attention to flavour, texture and balance. Together, these two distinct philosophies—retro broadcast culture and intuitive, mystical mixology—share the same bar, offering guests a rare opportunity to explore creativity, storytelling, and technique in one immersive experience.
Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders, this collaboration transforms the evening into more than a tasting—it’s a journey through history, imagination and artistry behind the bar.
Tickets here.
Ami Patisserie x Chi Longevity
Above Award-winning pastry chef Makoto Arami reimagines indulgence that’s good for your well-being at the Tatler Best Takeover Series
Award-winning pastry chef Makoto Arami reimagines indulgence that’s good for your well-being at the Tatler Best Takeover Series
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May 14 and 15, lunch only
As part of our inaugural diversity session curated exclusively for Citi Ultima guests, this wellness-led experience offers a more introspective take on dining—one that bridges gastronomy with the science of longevity. Set within the serene surrounds of longevity partner Chi Longevity, located at venue partner Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, the by-invite-only experience offers clinical insight and culinary expression in a format that reflects the series’ spirit of cross-disciplinary exchange.
Guests begin with an intimate fireside conversation with Chi Longevity’s medical experts, unpacking how nutrition, daily habits and lifestyle choices shape long-term wellbeing. This is followed by a series of non-invasive assessments, from grip strength and cognitive tests to advanced biomarker scans, offering a personalised snapshot of their health.
The experience culminates in a six-course lunch by Makoto Arami, the chef-owner of Ami Patisserie and Tatler Best Singapore’s Best Pastry Chef awardee in 2025. While Arami is known for his decadent pastries and viennoiseries, he has crafted a six- course omakase menu that reimagines indulgence that is good for your well-being.
By invite only.
