Just a few restaurants that impress with their unique brand of gourmet meals served in a casual setting—and at pocket-friendly prices, to boot
Bistronomy (a contraction of the words bistro and gastronomy) is a culinary trend that began in the 1990s with French chef Yves Camdeborde's dream of making haute cuisine more accessible to the masses. He did so by creating refined dishes that were served in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere similar to bistros and at a fraction of the price of similar dishes at a Michelin-starred establishment.
Delicious, expertly cooked food coupled with amazing service in a bistro-style setting proved to be the magic formula that gourmands were already craving at the time, and the bistronomy movement quickly spread across the world, favoured by many young chefs looking to attract more diners.
The approach remains a vital part of today's evermore vibrant dining scene, especially here in Singapore where food lovers continue to crave unique dining experiences that won’t burn a hole in their pockets. Here are just a few of the island's favourite haunts.
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1. Cure
Chef Andrew Walsh's first venture remains the temple where Walsh showcases his culinary prowess. The intimate and welcoming restaurant is his stage for creative plates, which over the years has featured varied influences including local flavours. This time around, Walsh embraces his Irish heritage by repositioning Cure as a place to discover the bounty of the Emerald Isle. The updated menu now champions “new Irish cuisine”. Guests can expect top-notch produce like Irish brown crab and Galway oysters, as well as the widely acclaimed Silverhill Farm duck, which is served with native berries and salted duck egg.
