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CNA
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
'Very interesting': Macaron guru Pierre Herme tried cendol and putu piring in Singapore and was impressed
Pierre Herme Paris' first flagship store in Southeast Asia opens Aug 1 at Resorts World Sentosa. And with its two storeys of pastries and dining, is now the brand's largest flagship in the world. An ice cream bar, a barista station with bubble tea, a chocolate enclave, jams, pastries, viennoiseries and more cakes and macarons than you can count – the store is a pastel-hued sweets lover's paradise. And, when we visited, there was Pierre Herme himself, peering intently at all the display cases filled with pretty, tasty things. The legendary French chef, who says he specialises in 'pleasure', is a perfectionist: He wanted to make sure that everything was the way he himself liked it. Seeing as he's known the world over for what he's done for the PR reputation of macarons, and says the pastry is his 'favourite form of expression', he made our jaw drop when he said, solemnly: 'When I started to make macarons, I didn't like macarons'. 'It's a long story,' he chuckled. 'At the time, we had four flavours: Vanilla, chocolate, coffee and raspberry. And the filling was just to stick the shells together. For me, it was a bit sweet and did not have enough flavour power. 'That's why, when I started to make my own macaron, I decided to fill it more; to have a very generous filling. And, to work on the intensity of the filling, to have a very strong flavour. I started to develop a single flavour and also combination of flavours and textures, also. So, I created a lot of different recipes and new combinations of flavours.' And create them he did. The macaron smorgasbord in the shop ranges from Pierre Herme classics like Mogador, a match of passionfruit and milk chocolate; Ispahan, a combination of rose, lychee and raspberry; and Infiniment Vanille, Herme's reminder that vanilla can be so much more than you think; to more avant-garde flavours like a black olive macaron and even a macaron of pea and mint. Some pastries have romantically literary names, like a macaron named Jardin de Godot or Godot's Garden, in reference to the play Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett; and a cake named for Orpheus of Greek mythology. But they all taste like finesse: You immediately perceive the quality in ingredients like the rose petal essence which he has sourced from the same production facility in France since the 1980s, he told us. 'I tried to make it the way I thought was good. Somebody else will do it differently,' Herme shrugged, modestly. What, then, defines the perfect macaron? 'It's a combination of different sensations,' he asserted. First, when you bite into it, the crisp shell; then, the creamy filling; and finally, the taste of the filling. 'It's the combination of sensation and texture and intensity of the taste that makes the macaron perfect.' To achieve that, of course, 'You have to follow some precise steps and precise timing, with precise skill. It's simple but needs to be precise.' The rigour with which he upholds precision is evident in every pastry offering and menu item, even down to the freshly handmade vegan cones for the ice cream bar, or the bubble tea 'the way I like it' – which means, of course, that great care is taken when it comes to the quality of the ingredients and the intensity of the flavours. Even the tapioca pearls, for instance, are infused with tea when they are made, and have a unique texture. If there's one pastry that takes him back to his childhood, it's the thought of the tarte aux quetsches his father made, a specialty of his native Alsace that uses Alsatian plums. These days, 'I prefer to discover. I'm happy to discover new flavours, new textures." For instance, 'Today, I tried some very interesting desserts.' Cendol was one: The pandan and coconut milk shaved ice 'was good'. Another was putu piring, steamed cakes of rice flour filled with palm sugar and topped with grated coconut. 'The texture was interesting, and it was a little bit warm – you get it directly from the steamer.' If he could go back in time and give his younger self advice, he mused, he'd say, ''Do the same things'. I was very curious, very passionate, and I wanted to learn anything and everything. I was very dedicated to my craft.'
Skift
a day ago
- Business
- Skift
Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia
Macau's Statistics and Census Service reported 2,891,003 visitors arrived in Macau in June, up 13.3% from June 2024. Mainland China visitation was up 20.8% to 1,995,627. The much-sought-after international visitation was up a measly 3% in June to 197,007. The number of same-day visitors was up 22.5% to 1,611,641, while the more important overnight visitor statistic was only up 3.6% to 1,279,362. Singapore Oceanarium officially opened as part of Resorts World Sentosa's S$6.8 billion expansion. The attraction was previously known as Sea Aquarium but was revamped to showcase research-inspired installations, immersive exhibits, hands-on programs, and interactive digital experiences. Coming up will be the opening of The Laurus, a hotel that will tie up with Marriott International. The Laurus at RWS will be a 183 all-suite hotel that is expected to open by the end of the year. The hotel will offer suites as well as courtyard spaces and a function room spanning five
CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
K-pop group I-dle and Chinese singer Cai Xukun to headline inaugural Bubbling & Boiling festival in Singapore
Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival, a popular event from China, will be in Singapore for the first very time this September. The inaugural Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival Singapore will take place at the Resorts World Ballroom of Resorts World Sentosa on Sep 13 and 14. On Friday (Jul 25), organisers announced that K-pop group I-dle and Chinese singer Cai Xukun will headline the festival on each day, respectively. The team also hinted that more acts will be revealed in the coming weeks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by i-dle (아이들) (@i_dle_official) Formerly known as (G)I-dle, I-dle consists of members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua and released a string of chart-topping hits including Tomboy, Queencard and Fate. , Minnie said that the group rebranded to its new name following contract renewals. 'Since this is the new chapter of our group, I think it's a good time to rebrand,' said the Thailand-born singer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KUN (@caixukun) Cai Xukun, more popularly known as Kun, first found fame through his participation in multiple idol survival shows such as Super Idol and Idol Producer. He eventually won first place for the latter series and became a member of the C-pop boy band Nine Percent. Following the group's disbandment, Kun has established himself as a popular solo artiste with numerous brand deals and hit songs to his name. His last concert in Singapore was in 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Resorts World Sentosa (@rwsentosa)
Business Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore Oceanarium opens as part of RWS' S$6.8 billion expansion; set to boost tourism
[SINGAPORE] On Wednesday (Jul 23), Singapore Oceanarium officially opened as part of Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) S$6.8 billion expansion. The attraction – which was previously known as Sea Aquarium – is part of Singapore's plans to boost tourism. In addition, the oceanarium serves as an 'aquarium-based conservation institution', said RWS, aiming to promote marine education and engagement. Singapore Oceanarium has been revamped to showcase research-inspired installations, immersive exhibits, hands-on programmes and interactive digital experiences. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, who was guest of honour at the opening ceremony, said: 'The Singapore Oceanarium contributes to Singapore's position as a leading tourism destination… Its focus on marine education, research and conservation supports Singapore's broader sustainability objectives.' The Singapore Tourism Board said the attraction fits into its Tourism 2040 road map. The sector's receipts aim to reach S$47 billion to S$50 billion by that year. Thien Kwee Eng, chief executive of Sentosa Development Corp, added: 'As we transform and elevate our island's offerings, Singapore Oceanarium is a welcome addition to Sentosa's suite of world-class attractions, strengthening our proposition as a beloved island destination for both locals and overseas guests.' The other attractions at Sentosa include Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove Waterpark and Madame Tussauds Singapore. As part of SG60 festivities, there is a photo gallery inside the Spirit of Exploration zone called Ties That Bind. It showcases ocean life as well as marine animals native to Singapore waters, and aims to raise awareness and action for marine conservation. Singapore Oceanarium will be open to the public from Thursday.
Business Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Dive into the ocean's story at Singapore Oceanarium in RWS
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa doesn't just take you into the ocean's depths. It pulls you through 500 million years of marine history, from prehistoric predators to tomorrow's fragile coral reefs. Spread over 22 themed zones and three times the size of its predecessor (SEA Aquarium), the new oceanarium is designed less like an aquarium and more like a time machine. It's one of few marine attractions in the world that doesn't just display the ocean's biodiversity – it shows you the past, present and future, in an immersive presentation. The coral reef exhibits are a kaleidoscope of colours. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT The journey begins in the world's earliest chapters. Creatures long vanished from Earth – such as the jaw-snapping dunkleosteus and the terrifying xiphactinus – rear their prehistoric heads through life-sized animatronics, towering replicas and augmented reality. Alongside them, ancient survivors such as the horseshoe crab and Australian lungfish live in real tanks, having outlasted the Ice Age and even the dinosaurs. The subsequent zones show the ocean as we know it today. In one called Singapore's Coast, visitors are transported to the island's mangrove shores, where the archerfish and barred mudskipper dart between tangled underwater roots. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up A re-creation of Singapore's waters shows how they teem with life. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT In Coral Gardens, reef fish shimmer like confetti. In Ocean Wonders, moon jellies float in a 6.8 m kreisel tank, mesmerising the viewer with their gentle undulations. In Open Ocean, the star attraction, a 36 m wide viewing panel allows one to peer into a massive 18 million litre habitat where manta rays, zebra sharks and spotted eagle rays glide by slowly and majestically. But the oceanarium doesn't stop at spectacle and wonder. In an unexpected pivot, it dives into the urgency of protecting our oceans before it's too late. Jellyfish perform their hypnotic, pulsing waltz. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT The Open Ocean Currents zone uses art and projection mapping to track the journey of a single plastic bottle drifting across the seas. In Ocean's Future, you step into an animated ice shelf that's fracturing and falling all around you, as global warming destroys one of Earth's last great frontiers. Other installations present haunting visions of what the ocean could become if we don't act. Predators galore in this section highlighting prehistoric sea creatures. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT Behind all this is the beating heart of the oceanarium: the Research and Learning Centre. The first of its kind in Asia to be certified Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy, the facility runs on 100 per cent solar power and houses coral propagation labs, jellyfish nurseries, and conservation efforts for critically endangered species such as the bowmouth guitarfish and the sunflower sea star. The oceanarium showcases critically endangered creatures such as the axolotl (ambystoma mexicanum), a paedomorphic salamander. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT It's not just a place for scientists – it's open to the public too, through workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on experiences that combine education with real-world conservation. Families can dig for real fossils in day programmes, design custom fish on interactive screens, or get up close with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in guided spotlight tours. Fancy falling asleep to this view? Singapore Oceanarium invites you to glamp overnight. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT For those chasing a more exclusive thrill, try the Ocean Dreams experience. It's a sleepover inside the oceanarium, where guests spend the night in glamping tents pitched right in front of a giant viewing panel. Dinner is curated. The lights are soft. And as the sea creatures drift by, so do your thoughts. This isn't just an aquarium. It's a call to care – for the sea, its future, and our place in it. Tickets start at S$50 for adults and S$39 for children or senior citizens. For Singapore residents, tickets start at S$42 and S$35, respectively. The attraction will be open daily from 10 am to 7 pm from Jul 24.
