The second edition of the Epicurean Market by Marina Bay Sands returns with a fresh theme of an indoor picnic within a garden setting and participation by the integrated resort’s celebrity chefs as well as wine distributors and food suppliers from 12 to 14 September as part of the Formula One celebratory offerings at the property.
There will be over 50 restaurants, wineries and leading brands at the market. Chefs David Thompson from Long Chim and Tetsuya Wakuda from Waku Ghin will join Singaporean contemporary Justin Quek from Sky on 57 in the line-up. Mozza’s Nancy Silverton and award-winning chef and restauranteur from Los Angeles David Myers will also be making appearances and giving master classes.
Sample wines at the wine appreciation area and enjoy the live entertainment. There will be a sleek central bar area where bartenders and mixologists will serve signature concoctions and demonstrate their craft. Buy back gourmet produce at the Fresh Food Market. There is also a gourmet coffee and dessert zone.
Louis XIII Cognac Tasting MasterClass on 12 September 4pm
Discover the king of Cognacs, LOUIS XIII de Rémy Martin, made available to the public at Epicurean Market for the first time. Created in 1874, LOUIS XIII is an exceptional blend of 1,200 eaux-de-vie aged over 100 years, with each decanter highlighting the passionate work of four generations of Cellar Masters. Experience the LOUIS XIII with an amazing dessert pairing. Ticket for this exclusive master class on 12 September 2014 is priced at S$50 (original ticket value of S$350) with a limited capacity of 40 participants. Limited-edition tickets have been packaged for this exclusive session, at S$73 per person (includes the S$23 ticket access to Epicurean Market for three days).
Catch Executive Chefs Jonathan Kinsella from db Bistro Moderne and David Almany from Osteria Mozza challenge each other to prepare a dish using ingredients from a mystery box in an hour or less.
Learn to store and utilise premium spirits at home as Marina Bay Sands mixologist Lucas Swallows shows you how to create light, apertif style drinks using top Italian and French aromatised wines.
Chef Christopher Christie who was named Executive Chef of the Year at the 18th World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence in 2014 will be presenting a sustainability-themed workshop for eco-conscious foodies.
db Bistro Moderne’s Executive Pastry Chef Benjamin Siwek will teach 25 children in a Junior Pastry Academy session to create delicious chocolate chip cookies and marzipan animals.
Chef David Thompson who is participating for his first time in Epicurean Market will present the intense flavours of Thai cuisine.
The #GreatFIJIWaterRace on 13 September 2014, 11am to 9pm
With a grand prize of $2,000 cash and 3D2N stay at Marina Bay Sands, the #GreatFIJIWaterRace is an amazing-race style competition where adventurous foodies race against time to complete challenges to earn points. The race is open to attendees of Epicurean Market 2014, and provides an interactive way to explore different zones within the market. Challenges include celebrity chef spotting, coffee art design and more. Contestants are required to engage on platforms such as Instagram or Twitter as part of the race, and with a total of 5 mandatory tasks and 2 bonus tasks to complete, the person who earns the most number of points in the shortest time wins!
The #GreatFIJIWaterRace is organised by FIJI Water, the “Official Still Water” partner for Epicurean Market 2014. For more information on the event, go to www.facebook.com/FIJIWaterSG.
Tickets to Epicurean Market
Epicurean Market will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Basement 2, Halls D & E and tickets will be available from 7 July 2014 from SISTIC, Marina Bay Sands Box Offices and by calling +6566888826 or visiting www.marinabaysands.com.
A three-day pass costs S$23 which also comes with a pair of premium Schott Zwiesel wine glasses.
