Cover Tatler Best Takeover Series returns to Singapore in May
Tatler Best Takeover Series returns to Singapore in May
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For the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore, we have curated a robust programme of ten sessions spanning guest shifts, collaboration dinners and diversity sessions. Here’s what's on the bartenders and chefs’ menus this year
As the Tatler Best Takeover Series returns to Singapore for its second year next month, we’ve expanded the programme to set it apart from the inaugural edition, with ten sessions running across May 7 to 9 and 14 to 15 at various venues.
Unlike last year, which focused primarily on gastronomy dinners and mixology, this year introduces a broader lens with the addition of diversity sessions exploring themes such as longevity and watchmaking. Food and drinks, however, remain firmly at the core, with Tatler Best-awarded chefs and bartenders presenting thoughtfully curated menus across the series. Here’s what to expect at the expanded sessions, exclusively curated for Mastercard holders.
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Fiz x Akame x Gēn
Fiz open kitchen
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May 7 and 8, dinner only
In the spirit of Sajian Warisan—a curated Malaysian heritage dining experience—Fiz chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim brings together Johnson Wong of Gēn (Malaysia) and Alex Peng of Akame (Taiwan) for a collaboration that traces the Austronesian world—from Taiwan through Malaysia to Singapore. Their cuisines come together through a shared philosophy: fire and smoke, preservation, botanical knowledge and a deep-rooted rice culture—elements that are clearly articulated across the tasting menu for the Tatler Best Takeover Series.
Peng channels Taiwan’s mountain traditions shaped by smoke and flame. Wong offers a contemporary counterpoint, working with seasonal fruit, herbs and spice to create flavours that feel bright and fluid. Hashim anchors the experience in Southeast Asian memory, weaving in spice, warmth and the cadence of communal dining.
Taken as a whole, the menu reads like a shared language spoken in distinct regional dialects. It opens with Kudapan, where salt, fat and texture awaken the palate; moves into Pembuka Selera, where acidity and aroma build in measured progression; settles into Hidang, the communal heart of the table; and closes with desserts that return the palate to fruit, smoke, and a lingering sense of nostalgia.
This two-night, six-hands collaboration dinner is exclusively for Mastercard holders.
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Butcher’s Block x Helm by Josh Boutwood
Butcher's Block's dry-aged duck breast, Chinese BBQ leg, crispy duck tongue
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May 8, lunch and dinner
Hawaii and the Philippines share deep cultural and culinary affinities—a connection that comes into focus in the first Tatler Best Takeover Series diversity session at Butcher’s Block. Here, Hawaiian chef de cuisine Jordan Keao presents the flavours of his homeland—rooted in open-fire cooking, native ingredients and the traditions of island gathering—alongside Manila-based chef Josh Boutwood, whose contemporary, narrative-driven approach is shaped by his British-Filipino heritage and a nomadic upbringing across Asia and Europe.
The menu reflects both distinct voices and shared ground. Boutwood’s hot appetiser of lobster with crab fat and smoked carrot delivers depth and umami, while Keao’s dry-aged duck breast—paired with fermented plum barbecue purée and a duck and fermented cherry rillette—speaks to his command of fire, ageing and preservation. A collaborative palate cleanser of coconut snow with kaffir lime and tamarind, alongside savoury purple yam ice cream, bridges their approaches—bringing together tropical brightness, acidity and a quietly playful sense of contrast.
This watchmaking session with an exclusive four-hands experience is exclusively for Citi Ultima members.
Stay Gold Flamingo x Backdoor Bodega
Above Stay Gold Flamingo will host Backdoor Bodega for the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series
Above Thanesh Joel will represent Backdoor Bodega in the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series
Stay Gold Flamingo will host Backdoor Bodega for the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series
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May 8 and 9, from 8pm
From Singapore’s precision-driven classics to Penang’s heritage-rooted creations, two nights of bold flavours and inventive cocktails bring some of the region’s most compelling bar talent together under one roof.
Representing Singapore in the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore is Stay Gold Flamingo, led by Jerrod Khoo, known for its structured, classics-forward approach. Signatures like the Wild Fresh Sawa—a gin sour lifted with yuzu, chamomile and basil—showcase their focus on balance and technique. From George Town, Backdoor Bodega brings its “Backdoor Guide to Penang” menu, reimagining local heritage through bold ingredients such as ulam, belacan and Penang-made soy sauce.
This two-night bar takeover is exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
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Republic Bar x Fat Cat
Above Fat Cat is the guest bar at Republic for the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series
Above Fat Cat brings its arcarna-inspired cocktails for the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series in Singapore
Fat Cat is the guest bar at Republic for the second edition of the Tatler Best Takeover Series
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May 8 and 9, from 8pm
Step into two nights of cocktail storytelling as Republic Bar hosts Manila’s Fat Cat for a one-off guest shift that brings together nostalgia and intuition in the glass. Republic’s Volume Four menu draws from the golden age of 1960s television, reinterpreting beloved broadcast genres—from film and drama to music, sport, news and cartoons—into cocktails that capture the spirit of prime-time’s most memorable moments. Alongside this, Fat Cat presents a selection from its tarot-inspired menu, where each drink is a playful yet precise interpretation of a Major Arcana card, expressed through ingredients, texture and balance.
On the menu, expect a seamless interplay between Republic’s narrative-driven creations rooted in 60s pop culture and Fat Cat’s instinct-led, evocative pours—two distinct cocktail philosophies sharing the same bar for a limited run.
This two-night bar takeover is exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
Ami Patisserie x Chi Longevity
Above Ami Patisserie's signature choux pastry
Above Ami Patisserie's Amela sweet tomato tarte
Ami Patisserie's signature choux pastry
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May 14 and 15, lunch only
Think of pastries and “indulgence” is often the first word that comes to mind. At Ami Patisserie, chef-owner Makoto Arami challenges this mindset with a pastry-led omakase that is both flavour-driven and thoughtfully attuned to wellbeing. “My food is all about using natural flavours and ingredients,” he explains. His six-course menu follows the rhythm of the Japanese seasons, built on premium olive oil, restrained seasoning and a deliberate absence of heavy sauces.
The lunch menu brings together signatures and new creations, reimagined with a lighter touch. His caviar choux arrives in a more delicate form without sacrificing depth, while the umami-rich Awajishima onion soup—seasoned naturally and finished with an onsen egg—offers quiet complexity. Each course feels gently indulgent, yet leaves you with a sense of balance rather than excess.
The longevity session with lunch experience is exclusively for Citi Ultima members.
