From June 2 to July 1, Skai invites guests on an unforgettable culinary journey through art with its limited-time high tea experience, “Gathering of The Greats, A Wave from The East”. Collaborating with Artistory and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this exquisite event showcases Katsushika Hokusai's iconic “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” woodblock print series. The chocolate Fuji is a true sight to behold, with its meticulously crafted ivory white chocolate shell and a heavenly mango passionfruit coulis center that beautifully mimics the majestic Mount Fuji. Meanwhile, the vanilla cloud mousse pays homage to the clouds in Hokusai's prints, as well as “Under the Wave off Kanagawa”. Served alongside a delectable raspberry marmalade, this ethereal creation transports guests to the serene landscapes depicted in Hokusai's masterpieces, ensuring an unforgettable sensory experience.

If you’re craving a taste of Brazil, head down to the Butcher’s Wife in Tiong Bahru for the Wife’s Feast, a new lunch set that combines the best of South American flavours with a Southeast Asian twist. The Wagyu churrasco (grilled meat dish), for one, sees a Wagyu picanha (sirloin cap) skewer served with romaine lettuce and fermented mustard seed for a funky burst of spice and umami, paired with cucumber, carrot, and chimichurri. The vegetable moqueca, sees banana blossom, pumpkin and mushroom combined to deliver a hearty Brazilian stew, enhanced with the Asian touch of tau kwa (firm tofu) for a protein boost.

The Butcher's Wife, 19 Yong Siak Street, S(168650), +65 6221 9307

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Nouri is back with another exciting four-hands dining experience, as chef-owner Ivan Brehm teams up with Kuala Lumpur’s Darren Teoh, chef-owner of one Michelin-starred Dewakan, for lunch and dinner on June 14. Teoh presents the riches of Malaysia’s indigenous ingredients through a contemporary lens, which makes him a perfect fit for Brehm’s “Crossroads Thinking”, which finds links between seemingly disparate culinary cultures through the prism of history and globalisation. 

Though both remain mum on menu details, you can expect fascinating delicacies based on each’s intimate knowledge and celebration of culinary cultures. Don’t miss out on a Crossroads Talk on June 13, where Brehm and Teoh will be discussing their creative philosophies in their practices. 

Indulge in the bounties of summer at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Lobby Lounge, where its Tropical Summer Afternoon Tea will be running from June 1 to July 31. As expected, tropical fruits like passionfruit, coconut, soursop and banana take centre stage here in delights like the passionfruit éclair with its beautifully soft pastry and tart fruit purée, as well as other treats inspired by local influences like the palm sugar financier with banana chocolate chantilly or the cempedak crème brûlée. Go during the weekend, where you can top up for a serving of caviar and blinis, paired with sour cream, scrambled egg yolk, egg white and potato salad for an extra touch of indulgence. With a selection of premium TWG Tea teas and an optional flute of Champagne, this is the perfect afternoon tea set to kick back in the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road.

Lobby Lounge, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865, +65 6831 4605

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