Claude Monet’s Masterpieces Are Brushed Into Lovely Dreamscape Of Teatime Treats

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At teatime in this hotel in Singapore, you won’t just be able to touch the art but bite into it too.

Fairmont Singapore’s ANTI:DOTE bar, in collaboration with art licensor ARTiSTORY and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, presents a captivating teatime experience inspired by French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, promising diners “a brush with nature’s beauty” through delectable treats.

Running throughout September, the Season of Impressionists Afternoon Tea, curated by executive pastry chef Yong Ming Choong and senior sous chef Jacky Lai, brings Monet’s artistry to the table, immersing diners in the essence of his work within a picturesque setting.

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The menu is a culinary ode to Monet’s style, with Chef Lai ingeniously translating the painter’s compositions into gastronomic delights. The Charing Cross Bridge dish mirrors the reflections of sunlight on water through a lavender haze, uniting flavors of Pork Pie with tangy cauliflower piccalilli and purple mash. Honoring Woodgatherers at the Edge of the Forest, the Sous Vide Chicken harmonizes with forest mushrooms and truffle in a rustic creation.

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The sandwich, reminiscent of Field of Poppies Near Giverny, pairs Tomato Concasse, kalamata olive, and olive caviar. Drawing inspiration from Monet’s Le Grand Canal, the Grand Canal, Venice delicacy features Boston Lobster and avruga caviar on saffron brioche. Meadow with Haystacks near Giverny comes to life with smoked trout, dill-infused cream cheese, and kristal caviar.

Likewise, the dessert selection showcases Monet’s brilliance through edible masterpieces. Ivory Chocolate intertwines with guava, mango, and passion fruit coulis, while Granny Smith Confit presents a sweet-tangy medley paired with basil cream. The Matcha Ganache with mint sable cookie offers depth and refreshment, while Clafoutis delights with vanilla and apricot. Pistachio Mascarpone Cream meets cherry compote for a harmonious blend of textures and colors. Raspberry Cream Cheese Macaron and Monet Hazelnut Cocoa Bonbon deliver delicate and indulgent notes. ANTI:DOTE’s signature Vanilla Scones, served with accompaniments, round out the ensemble.

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Guests can extend their Monet-inspired journey with optional amuse bouches. The Meadow at Giverny tribute features cured scallop atop a crisp rice cracker, elevated with white ponzu and sudachi. Additionally, a Water Lilies option captivates with barbecued carrot and candied orange gel encased in a spring roll shell.

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This Monet-themed menu is the latest to the hotel’s Season of Impressionists afternoon tea series, which previously saw edible homages to Vincent van Gogh and Hokusai. The set is priced at S$68++ (US$50), inclusive of drinks, with the option to add one amuse bouche for S$75++ (US$55) or both amuse bouches for S$85++ (US$85) per guest.

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