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Food that hits home

Indulge in Hawker favourites and local beers in honour of National Day.

The Michelin-starred restaurants of Singapore

Singapore now has 1 three-star, 6 two-star, and 22 one-star establishments including two hawkers. Here’s what you missed at the star-studded Michelin gala and what the chefs have to say.

What you can expect at One Farrer Hotel & Spa’s Food Street

Expect a lineup of food stalls, a seafood market and your favourite local DJs at the nostalgic pop-up event.

Supermarket sweep

Visit the revamped Isetan Scotts Supermarket.

Mussels are the national dish of Belgium and absolutely essential on the table when celebrating the country’s Independence Day, which falls on 21 July. The traditional preparation method is à la marinière, which consists of white wine, shallots, parsley and butter, but the Belgians have added a twist by replacing white wine with their famous Belgian beer. Two other classic versions include à la crème where the stock is thickened with flour and generous proportions of heavy cream, and a vegetable stock with bits of celery, leek and onions seeping into the shells. These bivalves are best paired with a refreshing witbier, but feel free to try a ripe Chardonnay for mussels in red sauce, dry Riesling when they are steamed with white wine and garlic, or a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer when cooked in curry.