“With a vibe and decor that reminds me of bistros in New York, Paris and Milan all at once, and seafood-focused fare that delivers the right punch for food-fussy Singaporeans, Marcy’s always promises a great time and a killer Instagram shot.”

“My idea of a good restaurant is whether I would want to replicate its dishes at home for my family and friends. My latest inspiration: the tostadas from Amoy Street joint Nixta that come with a dollop of tuna and sweet corn. Who’s ready for a Mexican night in?”

“I like to complete my Japanese meals with a rice dish – it helps after all that drinking. My favourite is grilled onigiri or donabe, and the fine diner Iru Den on Scotts Road serves up one of my favourite takes on the latter using different ingredients depending on the season.”

“I came across local ceramic label Field Pottery’s lovely creations during a visit to Alter Native – the private dining outfit-slash-informal exhibition space helmed by chef Desmond Shen – and love its wildly organic designs. These cute bowls, for example, were commissioned by Shen to hold a sea urchin dish and Field Pottery’s Natalie Cheung used leftover urchin shells to create the uniquely mottled texture manually. It perfectly exemplifies that spirit of cross-disciplinary collaboration that Shen wants to invoke at Alter Native.”

“I’m very late to the game, but Analogue at Chijmes has opened my eyes to the wonders of plant-based = dining. These are their bestsellers and what I order every time I’m there: rendang jackfruit tacos with all the flavour and tenderness of pulled pork, and nuggets served with a homemade curry sauce that’s even better nthan the one from Macs.”

“Can’t go wrong with a croissant and this one from Dough is truly fab with its full-bodied texture and taste!”

“I love home-cooked dinners. I eat out pretty often, so these come few and far between. There’s just something about making up recipes and sharing a meal that holds much love. I think I fill myself up with company more than anything else.”

This article first appeared in the May 2022 The Taste Edition of FEMALE