The gastronomic scene in Singapore is no stranger to the melding of seemingly at-odd cultural palettes. Cafés, diners, bistros, and fine dining establishments have become fertile ground for mingling culinary fare, so much so that it has become difficult to differentiate the worthwhile and the not-so. What makes a fusion dining concept worth visiting beyond novelty or quirky design? In the face of culinary contrivance, it is authenticity that shines through. Fusion succeeds best when rooted in lived experience; there is no faking a life of blended cultures. It is what makes chef Victor Liong's contemporary Asian restaurant - Quenino at Artyzen Singapore - a genuine article of fusion.
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