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BLU BLU, a 75-seater restaurant perched atop Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore's Tower Wing on the 24th floor, has carved a name for itself as a dining establishment with a difference. Setting the mood for the evening are the lighting effects in the high barrel-shaped roof of the restaurant, and fibre optics on the floor and glass bar. Together with the spectacular views of the city skyline through floor to ceiling windows, live jazz performance and pieces of art by world-renowned artists that tastefully adorn the restaurant, the ambience of this three-year-old award-winning restaurant and bar is an experience in itself. Serving "creative, fresh and light contemporary Mediterranean cuisine using old world traditional methods with a modern presentation, and Californian produce", in the words of Chef de cuisine Peter Schinter, the inspiration behind BLU's cuisine is derived from his myriad of travels and experiences in Italy, Spain, North Africa, Greece and home in California. With menus and wine lists that change seasonally, Chef Schintler recently introduced a delightful summer menu including innovative dishes such as 'Grilled Ahi Tuna with Hudson Valley Foie Gras, White Anchovy Croquettes and a Sangiovese-Pomegranate Jus' and 'Souffle of Lobster enhanced with Rosemary, served with a savoury Chardonnay-Vanilla Bean Sauce'. Commenting on the BLU experience, Chef Schintler says, "Guests should feel special, yet relaxed. I like to see people laugh and smile, and not worry about dropping their fork on the floor or whether someone is listening in on their conversation. I don't like the seriousness and stiffness of old world service and formality." BLU has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including making Conde Nast Traveller's Top 100 New Restaurants list in 2001; one of Singapore Tatler's Singapore's Best Restaurants (2003); one of Singapore's Top Restaurants (2003) as rated by Wine & Dine; and most recently, one of the world's Great Hotel Restaurants by US publication, HOTELS. BLU offers an extensive wine list and a ala carte as well as set menus and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday. For enquiries and reservations, please call 6213 4598. |