What to expect at $100Gourmet – A Citibank special for all food lovers

Singapore’s reputation as a food paradise is about to get a massive boost. Conceptualised by Citibank, $100Gourmet is a year-long gastronomy programme featuring some of the finest culinary experts in the world. Beginning in April, each month will showcase a different visiting chef, who will then team with two Singaporean restaurants to present a six-course menu over eight days.

Citibank cardholders, rejoice! A seat at each dinner during $100Gourmet is available to you at $100++, as opposed to the usual $180++, which is a really good deal (if you ask us). Furthermore, you’ll be tasting three new creations crafted by the visiting and local chef in partnership and may never be seen again – how’s that for exclusive?


From left: Emmanuel Stroobant, Laurent Peugeot, Fukashi Adachi.

The organisers are starting $100Gourmet with a bang, ’cause we have two visiting chefs for the month of April. The first visiting chef, Laurent Peugeot, will join forces with Emmanuel Stroobant of Saint Pierre, and Fukashi Abachi of Fat Cow (which is, unfortunately, already sold out!).


From left: Niklas Ekstedt, Jason Tan.

The second visiting chef, Niklas Ekstedt, will pair up with Jason Tan of Corner House. Their teamwork will see an intriguing mixture of unorthodox styles, with Chef Niklas’s kitchen philosophy of using only open flame, and Chef Jason’s signature style of gastro-botanica.

List of Participating Visiting Chefs:

Alvin Leung (Hong Kong), Bo Innovation, 3 Michelin Stars, No.28 in Asia’s 50 Best 2015

Anthony Demetre (London), Arbutus, 1 Michelin Star & Wild Honey, 1 Michelin Star

Chris Naylor (Amsterdam), Retaurant Vermeer, 1 Michelin Star

Laurent Peugeot (France), Le Charlemagne, 1 Michelin Star

Nathan Outlaw (UK), Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, 2 Michelin Stars & Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, 1 Michelin Star

Nick Bril (Belgium), The Jane & Head Chef of defunct Oud Sluis, 3 Michelin Stars

Niklas Ekstedt (Sweden), Ristorante Ekstedt, 1 Michelin Star

Below: His signature of Pork and Sausage with Apples and Breadcrumbs.

Rolf Fliegauf, Ristorante ECCO, 2 Michelin Stars & ECCO on Snow, 2 Michelin Stars

Participating Restaurants in Singapore include:

Christopher Millar, Stellar at 1-Altitude

Claudio Sandri, Spathe

Daniel Chavez, Ola Cocina del Mar

Emmanuel Stroobant, Saint Pierre

Below: His Hamachi special

Eric Neo, Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore

Fukashi Adachi, Fat Cow

Jason Tan, CORNER HOUSE

Ryan Clift, Tippling Club

Takuma Seki, Ikyu

Tim Maudson, Sear

For more information and to purchase your seats, please see $100Gourmet’s website.


By Joel Conceicao


When Joel’s not partaking in one of his shameless eating sessions, he likes to think of himself as a sponge – absorbing the mysteries and beauty of our world – be it through a good book or a wacky jaunt in a foreign country.