Brunch that Made Me Skip Dinner

August 29, 2010 — Arnaud Thulliez, Brunch 78, Michel Roux, Michelin guide, Michelin star, Michelin stars, Ritz Carlton, Ritz Carlton Singapore, Ritz Carlton Singapore Sunday brunch, Ritz Carlton Sunday brunch, Sunday brunch, Sunday brunch Singapore, The Waterside Inn

That’s Brunch 78 which happens 4x a year at the Ritz Carlton Singapore.

Elegant. Similar to the posh parties you see on "Gossip Girl"

The event is renowned for its 78-meter spread of culinary delights. I had (regular) Sunday brunch at the Ritz Carlton almost two years ago. I consider this as the biggest and the best one I’ve tried at the Ritz so far and anywhere else for that matter.

What do they offer?

• Carving station
• Cheese & Bread
• Cold Cuts & Charcuterie
• Salmon & Ceviche
• Dessert station
• Salad bar & Amuse Bouche
• Fish Noodle
• Oyster & Seafood Bar
• Salad Bar
• Ice Cream & Souffle
• Fruit station
• Danish Pastry, Juices, & Cereal
• Egg Station
• Japanese Station
• Tapas bar
• Local Roast & Foie Gras
• Indian station
• Hot Selections
• Specialty Bread

Ok, ok. We need to learn something new everyday so a few definitions from epicurious.com :

• Charcuterie – refers to the products, particularly (but not limited to) pork specialties which are made and sold in a delicatessen-style shop also called a charcuterie
• Ceviche – an appetizer popular in Latin America consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus (usually lime) juice

With Ritz Carlton’s Executive Chef Arnaud Thulliez and honoured guest, 3 Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roux dishing out their skills, I knew I was in for a great adventure. Michel Roux is also the owner of The Waterside Inn in Berkshire, England and has received 35 culinary awards, distinctions and medals throughout his career.

Michelin stars?? Let’s look up Wikipedia.

The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for several countries. The term refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards Michelin stars (highest being 3 stars)

1 star = very good restaurant in its category, worth a stop

2 stars = excellent cooking, worth a detour

3 stars = exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey

I invited Karen and Nat whom I have not seen for a long time. Good chance to catch up. Here’s our photo together with the chefs.

Me, Chef Arnaud Thulliez, Karen, Chef Michel Roux, Nat

While you are waiting to book seats when they have it again in October, here are several photos I took before we started eating.

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