Saint Pierre (restaurant)
Saint Pierre is a Michelin-starred French cuisine restaurant in Singapore. Named after the Saint Pierre Chapel in Notre-Dame de Paris, it serves Asian-French cuisine.[1] It was opened by Belgian-born chef Emmanuel Stroobant and his Malaysian-Chinese wife Edina Hong.[2]
| Saint Pierre | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2000 |
| Owner(s) | Emmanuel Stroobant Group |
| Head chef | Emmanuel Stroobant |
| Food type | French |
| Rating |  Michelin Guide 2019 |
| Street address | 1 Fullerton Road, #02-02B, One Fullerton |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 049213 |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1.2861°N 103.8537°E |
| Website | saintpierre |
The restaurant first opened at Central Mall in Singapore in December 2000. It is currently located in One Fullerton.
Description
Stroobant and Hong met in Malaysia and after marrying in 1999, they launched Saint Pierre together in Singapore in 2000.[2]
In 2013, Saint Pierre moved to Sentosa’s Quayside Isle and experimented with a more casual dining concept that included a la carte options.[2]
In 2016, the restaurant returned to its fine-dining roots.[3] The restaurant has won many awards and currently holds two stars in the Michelin Guide Singapore.[3]
Chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant has described his culinary philosophy as ingredient driven, simple, organic and contemporary.[4]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Pierre experimented with new dining models by launching "virtual dining experiences" , giving customers the opportunity to experience the restaurant’s cuisine at home.[5] With food hand-delivered by a waiter dressed in black tie, the head chef greeting diners via a video conference, which could be accessed by friends and family members at different locations.[6]
Wines
Singapore’s first Master of Wine, Tan Ying Hsien oversees the restaurant’s wine programme.[7] Working closely with Emmanuel Stroobant, Tan curates a wine list of over 2,300 bottles and ensures the currency of the wines by the glass and half-bottle.[8]
Awards and reception
In 2017 Saint Pierre received a Michelin star, and in 2019 a second.[3]
In 2007, Saint Pierre was awarded "Le Cordon Bleu restaurant of the Year" by the World Gourmet Summit, where it stated that Stroobant, “brings cuisine alive by "fusing food with elements from different cultures”.[9]
The Peak Magazine recognized Saint Pierre with a “G Restaurant Award” in 2015.[10]
Saint Pierre earned a place on Tatler’s list of 20 best restaurants in Singapore in 2022.[11]
References
- "Review: Saint Pierre has reopened and is more polished than ever". Lifestyle Asia Singapore. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- Choudhury, Reporting by Christine Tan | Written by Saheli Roy (29 January 2016). "Emmanuel Stroobant and Edina Hong on surviving Singapore's tough restaurant industry". CNBC. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- "Saint Pierre" -Singapore-a Michelin Guide restaurant". The Michelin Guide. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- "Emmanuel Stroobant". Four Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- Lai, Hao Bin Jack; Abidin, Muhammad Rezza Zainal; Hasni, Muhamad Zulfikri; Karim, Muhammad Shahrim Ab; Ishak, Farah Adibah Che (26 October 2020). "Key adaptations of SME restaurants in Malaysia amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic". International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478). 9 (6): 12–23. doi:10.20525/ijrbs.v9i6.916. ISSN 2147-4478. S2CID 228940777.
- Nell Lewis. "Michelin-starred meals to your door: How fine dining pivoted for the pandemic". CNN. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- "You can drink like Singapore's first Master of Wine at Saint Pierre". Lifestyle Asia. 23 August 2022.
- Alimin, Jasmine. "A thirst for wine and knowledge". The Edge Singapore.
- "World Gourmet Summit New Restaurant of the Year 2007". World Gourmet Summit. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- "G Restaurant Awards 2015". The Peak Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- "The Best Restaurants in Singapore 2022". Tatler Asia. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.