FURA
Fresh off the closure of their first plant‑forward bar concept Mallow at Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay, Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa are ready to introduce their second venture: Fura. Meaning “pine” in Swedish, the new cocktail bar will open on Amoy Street next month, with plans to launch its more food‑focused restaurant later on.
Championing what the pair calls “collaborative survival”, a term and philosophy distilled from their time operating Mallow, Fura leans on a conscious way of living. Apart from being aware of provenance and including more plant‑based options in meals, the business and life partners want to bring the conversation further by adding to their repertoire invasive species that have thrown ecosystems off‑kilter.
Bringing along with them the previous format of an à la carte and tasting menu to go with batch‑made concoctions using spirits from EcoSpirits, Fura will continue to showcase both their expertise in equal parts. In R & D, both are not confined to their respective vocation and help each other with completing a dish or a cocktail. “You feel [that the menu] is cohesive because both of us have worked [on] both ends,” says Rasmussen. But this time, they are shaking off labels such as “plant‑based” and “plant‑forward”, and giving a new genre to their cuisine: “future foods”.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Old-World CHARM
Professional photographer and content creator Zipeng Lee takes off to Switzerland to experience some of the country’s most storied heritage hotels
THE World ACCORDING TO Redzepi
Renowned Noma chef René Redzepi and executive producer Matt Goulding unpack Apple TV's new eight-part docuseries, Omnivore, and its exploration of humanity through food
COURAGE OF CONVICTION
Tatler speaks to Bing Chen, Prabal Gurung and Kevin Lin to discuss how their non-profit Gold House is changing the future of the Asian diaspora
INDUSTRIALI
Exploring the important sustainability efforts taking place beyond obvious industries
THE BALL'S INHER COURT
China's most celebrated tennis star Li Na opens up about her career, influencing young athletes and her continuous learning journey
Love Story
Set in Paris, Graff's new bridal campaign marries the timelessness of love and diamonds
Over the Rainbow
The inspirations behind Hermés creative director for jewellery Pierre Hardy's latest and gorgeously colourful high jewellery collection surprise and delight
Twist and Turn
Bvlgari's debut Tubogas jewellery collection reimagines a classic technique with 16 stunning creations
Game On
From diamond‑set carabiner‑inspired clasps to a carbon fibre cuff, Chanel knocks it out of the park with Sport, an audacious and innovative high jewellery collection unlike any other
The Wrist Taker
Shipping scion and basketball team owner Hendi Widodo unlocks his vault of rarefied timepieces