Gourmands are in for a treat at Singapore’s
finest dineries this week, with the opening of the World Gourmet Summit
2011. Celebrating exquisite creations by the world’s leading chefs and
experiential wine tastings from the world’s top vintners, the Summit,
Asia’s foremost gastronomic event, will be held between
25 April and 8 May 2011.

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the annual
epicurean festival encompasses a series of 54 themed events such as gourmet
safaris, vintner dinners, celebrity dinners and master-classes with some of the
most iconic names in the culinary world. With the participation of 14 hosting
establishments and 12 hospitality partners, these events will be hosted in Singapore’s
premium restaurants and hotels, adding a glamorous dash of dynamism to the already
vibrant local gastronomic scene.

To celebrate the festival’s 15th year Crystal Anniversary, attendees
can look forward to offerings from a stellar cast of chefs, including Andrew
Turner from Wiltons in London, Edward Kwon from The Spice in Seoul, Michael
Ginor from LOLA in New York and Rachel Allen from County Cork in Ireland.  This year, a large number of Asian
masterchefs such as Chef Yuji Wakiya, owner of Wakiya Ichiemicharou in Tokyo,
will also be in attendance to demonstrate their culinary finesse.

For dining reservations and the full line-up of events, click here.