ACCLAIMED CHEF ANNE-SOPHIE PIC ASIA DEBUT AT RAFFLES SINGAPORE

(SINGAPORE, 26 June 2019) One of the world's top female chefs with a total of seven Michelin stars under her belt, Anne-Sophie Pic makes her much-anticipated debut into Asia with La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore that will open from 5 July 2019 onwards.

Located in the Main Building of Raffles Singapore, La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore takesits place of honour at one of the hotel's most recognised dining spaces. Previously home to Raffles Grill, this signature dining space at Raffles returns carefully restored and refreshed with La Dame de Pic at Raffles Singapore. It is in this beautiful heritage space that patrons are invited to discover the world of Anne-Sophie Pic's culinary identity which reflects hersearch for aromatic complexity, combinations of flavours and powerful tastes that evoke emotions.

Anne-Sophie Pic hails from a long lineage of chefs with the Pic family's culinary heritagebeginning since their first restaurant started in 1889. As a third-generation Michelin-starred chef, Anne-Sophie Pic follows in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, perfectlyreflecting Raffles Singapore's rich heritage that has inspired generations since the iconic property was established in 1887.

“Making our debut in Asia at Raffles Singapore is a very natural choice for me. Like Raffles, the Pic family's culinary heritage spans more than a century. Just like this beautiful hotel that will become one of our overseas residences, we are storytellers and constant seekers of excellence. Together, we share the vision to provide distinctive experiences to our guests,delivered with innovation that combines both tradition and change,” said Anne-Sophie Pic.

Designed by the award-winning Champalimaud Design led by Alexandra Champalimaud, the 46-seat La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore embodies an air of timeless elegance with a touch of personality and spirit. Soft pink hues and rich plums are matched with grey clay tones and metallic accents, while a peony bas relief graces the ceiling. Taking centre stage in the restaurant is a gold chandelier composed of tiers of discs with laser-cut spades, a play on 'La Dame de Pic' which translates to 'queen of spades', and wall sconces that play on circulargeometries add an element of charm and enchantment while making a bold and definitive creative statement in the dining space.

La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore is helmed by Chef de Cuisine Kevin Gatin who has been a protégé of Anne-Sophie Pic for over eight years and is personally handpicked by her to lead the kitchen here. The signature restaurant of Raffles Singapore offers a variety of set menu options that will be changed seasonally. With influences from Valence and also the South East Asian region, the dishes from La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore deliver wonderful, creative stories while offering various tastes of excellence anchored in the present without compromising on its roots.

Indulge in many exquisite signature creations, such as the Berlingots – iconic pasta parcels found in all of Anne-Sophie Pic's restaurants around the world with unique and slight adaptations to reflect the character of each establishment's locale. At La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore the incarnation of the signature Berlingots incorporates a local touch with a new flavour association using herb of grace, also known as Chou Cao, which enhances the Berlingots' French cheese fondue filling.

Other specialties include Cucumber with Oscietra Caviar, an elegant starter of fine caviar, pickled cucumber, cucumber consommé infused with blackcurrant, and a quenelle of hojicha tea, cubeb pepper and blackcurrant ice cream; Brittany Lobster, slow-roasted with shellfish butter and served with a coriander-and-barley-infused broth; and Tajima Wagyu Beef, roasted Japanese wagyu accompanied with smoked beetroot and a osmanthus-infused mushroom broth.

The culinary magic continues with desserts such as Anne-Sophie Pic's signature White Mille-feuille, featuring ginger flower light cream, confit grapefruit and Litsea cubeba emulsion; the refreshing Gariguette Strawberry and Rosat Geranium, which consists of confit Batak berries, strawberry consommé and geranium rosat sorbet; and Araguani Chocolate, which contrasts light Araguani chocolate mousse, Nikka whisky caramel and smoked Tahitian vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish to the dining experience.

The extensive beverage menu at La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore, has been conceptualised by Paz Levinson - Pic group Executive Sommelier in collaboration with Stéphane Soret,Raffles Singapore's Director of Wine and F&B Special Projects - presenting an elaborate and diverse collection of pairings to add both intensity and harmony in the delicate art of pairing; consisting of wines, cocktails, whiskies, sakes, teas, coffees, dashi, broths and consommés. The wine list in particular offers a curated selection that leans towards the French regions, with a particular focus on Anne-Sophie Pic's birthplace, the Rhône Valley. Guests can lookforward to beverage pairing options available on request, with an in-house sommelier on the floor to offer recommendations catered to guests' personal preferences.

“The opening of Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia at Raffles Singapore reaffirms Singapore as an exciting global dining destination that punches above its weight. Raffles Singapore, which was the first hotel in Singapore to hire a French chef in 1899, is proudly continuing being in the forefront of delivering exquisite culinary experiences through both new and returning food and beverage concepts as the iconic property reopens in August 2019,” shares Christian Westbeld, General Manager of Raffles Singapore.

La Dame de Pic, Raffles Singapore will take reservations from 5 July 2019 onwards. Lunch and dinner is available from Tuesdays to Saturdays. For reservations and enquiries, please contact the Raffles Service team at +65 6337 1886 or via email atsingapore@raffles.com.

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FACTSHEET Opening Hours

•   Lunch: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

•   Dinner: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

•   Closed on Sundays and Mondays

•   Open on Public Holidays

  Restaurant capacity: 46

  Menu Pricing: Set Lunch from $128++, Set Dinner from $198++

  Website: www.ladamedepic.com.sg

  Dress code: Casual Chic (Long Pants, Covered Shoes for Men)

  For reservations, please contact the Raffles Service team at +65 6337 1886 or via email at

  singapore@raffles.com

  FUN FACT: When Raffles Singapore's main building opened in 1899, the entire ground floor was devoted to dining. Known as the main dining room, the space featured elegant appointments such as marble floors, tall French doors and ceiling fans. In 1923, the Grill Room was introduced next to the main dining room of the hotel, facing the Palm Court “to answer what is undoubtedly a pressing need” to meet the needs of guests efficiently, as published in a newspaper article that year. During the early 1950s, the Grill Room was redecorated in Tudor style and rechristened as the Elizabethan Grill in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. After the hotel's first restoration in 1991, the space was renamed as Raffles Grill where it remained until the second restoration which was completed in 2019.

  For further information, please contact:

Jane Corbett-Jones

Austrlaian PR Representative, Raffles Hotel Singapore

(Australian Press enquiries) T: + 417 772783 Email: janecorbettjones@gmail.com

Liz Yip

Directions Group Inc. for Raffles Singapore T: +65 6462 0040 | M +65 9843 3346 Email: liz@directionsgroupinc.com

LeRoy Chan

Marketing Communications Manager Raffles Singapore
T +65 6337 1886 | M +65 9105 4337 Email: LeRoy.Chan@raffles.com

Sarah Low

Directions Group Inc. for Raffles Singapore T: +65 6462 0040 | M +65 9061 5454 Email: sarah@directionsgroupinc.com

Jesmine Hall

Director of Marketing Communications Raffles Singapore
T +65 6412 1307 | M +65 8292 0143 Email: Jesmine.Hall@raffles.com

ABOUT RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE: Opened in 1887, Raffles Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world. Till today, its architecture is perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Within its walls are more than a hundred expansive suites, framed by polished teak verandas and white marble colonnades, clustered around lush tropical gardens. Each is serviced by the legendary Raffles butlers and offers every modern convenience necessary.

Raffles Singapore is currently undergoing a careful and sensitive restoration that is being carried out in three phases. The hotel is now fully closed with a reopening planned in August 2019. Long Bar, home of the Singapore Sling has been fully restored and is now open in its original location. The previous Raffles Gift Shop has returned to Raffles Arcade as Raffles Boutique from 3 May 2019 onwards, accessible via the North Bridge Road entrance of Raffles Singapore.

The restoration of Raffles Singapore is designed to ensure that we retain what is so special about Raffles– the ambience, the service, the charm and the heritage of the hotel. It is also designed for Raffles Singapore to stay relevant and distinctive by moving with the times and with its guests and adapting to the changing needs of the well-travelled and Singapore's community. For more information on ourrestoration, please visit www.rafflessingapore.com

ABOUT RAFFLES: Raffles Hotels & Resorts boasts an illustrious history and some of the most prestigious hotel addresses worldwide. In 1887, Raffles Singapore set the standard for luxury hospitality, introducing the world to private butlers, Singapore Sling and its enduring, legendary service. Today, Raffles continues this tradition in leading cities and lavish resort locales, enchanting travellers with meaningful experiences and service that is both gracious and intuitive. Connoisseurs of life choose Raffles, not merely for its aura of culture, beauty and gentility but for the extraordinary way they feel when in residence with Raffles. Each Raffles, be it Paris, Istanbul, Warsaw, Jakarta or Seychelles, serves as a venerated oasis where travellers arrive as guests, leave as friends and return as family. Raffles is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel and lifestyle group which invites travellers to feel welcome at more than 4,500 hotels, resorts and residences, along with some 10,000 of the finest private homes around the globe. raffles.com | accorhotels.com