One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year is definitely Air. Huge new space (we’re talking 40,000 square feet) in Dempsey Hill. A laboratory, cooking space, garden, and restaurant are all included. One. Air’s founder alone should be a huge draw for any self-respecting foodie. The founding team is made up of chef Matthew Orlando, who previously served as head chef at Noma. Will Goldfarb runs Room4Dessert, a popular dessert restaurant in Bali. And the genius behind the Indonesian island’s famous hospitality brand Potato, Ronald He Akiri.
The restaurant just opened last week and looks set to become a destination not only for its illustrious founder, but also for those obsessed with the origins of their food. Orlando has become one of the voices at the forefront of the culinary world calling for greater sustainability in business, and farm-to-table air is a fun, non-preachy (very Potato Head-esque) place. ), and most importantly, it’s all about the delicious approach. To reduce food loss.
The founders’ aim is to expand Singapore’s efforts to share information for the greater good. His second floor of the restaurant serves as a research space, where Air’s team of chefs research and experiment with different ingredients and food processing techniques, such as fermentation and infusion. Additionally, a regular schedule of cooking classes and programs for both the general public and professional chefs is planned, fostering a stronger community spirit. The on-site garden is not only beautiful to look at, but is also home to a variety of plants, including lantern chilli, starfruit, mugwort, borage, and moringa, all of which are used in Air’s cooking.
Well, while Air doesn’t strictly categorize its cuisine, it seems to be heavily influenced by Singapore and Southeast Asia, with most of the ingredients sourced locally and in the surrounding area. Think crispy oyster mushrooms with a peppery emulsion, inspired by Sarawak cuisine.
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Air is now open daily from 5:30pm to 11pm at 25B Dempsey Road