Food For Thought

Discover the design inspiration behind some of the most stunning dining venues in Singapore—restaurants that offer inspiring, multifaceted experiences to delight and tease your senses

- Hong Xinying And Leanne Mirandilla

LA DAME DE PIC

Opened in July at Raffles Singapore, La Dame de Pic conveys the old-world charm of its historic venue while bringing together elements inspired by Anne-Sophie Pic’s culinary philosophy. The 46-seater restaurant is the first in Asia by the French chef, who is the third-generation successor of a family of celebrated chefs—Pic took over the reins of the family’s namesake restaurant in Valence, France, in 1997, which was first awarded three Michelin stars in 2007.

Housed within the main dining room of Raffles Singapore, the restaurant interiors are designed by New York-based studio Champalimaud Design; also the firm responsible for the hotel’s interior makeover. “We wanted an honesty to the design and for it to embody the same air of timelessness that’s found throughout Raffles Singapore,” says Edmond Bakos, managing director of the firm. “I like the overall feeling of the room; it’s chic, inviting, and unpretentious.”

Its pastel palette draws cues to the chef ’s favourite hues and is paired with furnishings in rounded proportions that echo the arched portals and French windows of the dining room. A mix of leather, wood, gold trimmings and floral accents completes its graceful look, while drawing attention to the peony bas-relief on the ceiling. The dinnerware is stamped with Pic’s name; these delicate plates are specially handmade for the restaurant by the artisans of Jars Céramistes, a ceramic brand from the south of France. The focal point of the space is a gold chandelier comprising discs with laser-cut spades. It references the name of the restaurant, which is a play on Pic’s last name—it means “queen of spades” in French. raffles.com/singapore

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