VEGA SICILIA WINE DINNER AT SANTI
February 10, 2012
7 pm
Reservations required
The culinary team at SANTI is joining hands with Pablo Álvarez, the owner of world-renowned Spanish winery Vega Sicilia to host an exquisite one-night only six course dinner inclusive of premium wine pairings.
During this exclusive meal, Pablo Álvarez, the owner of Vega Sicilia, will share his insights on wine making. Vega Sicilia one of the most eminent wineries in Spain and its highly-coveted vintages are classified as Spain’s ‘first growth’ to indicate its quality.
Guests will be able to indulge in authentic Catalan dishes like ‘Mushroom Cocotte’, ‘Lamb Pastilla’ and the refreshing ‘Ice Lemon Tea’ with a dash of pineapple, ginger and lemon zest ice cream.
The Restaurant
Modeled after the world renowned Can Fabes, SANTI combines Mediterranean culture with the authentic taste of the Catalan region in Spain. The cuisine is both basic and sophisticated, guided by a respect for seasonal ingredients and meticulous attention to the preparation of the food.
SANTI was the late Chef Santi Santamaria’s first foray into Asia and has been warmly received by diners. The restaurant earned the coveted award of Best New Restaurant in the prestigious Singapore Tatler Best Restaurants Guide 2011.
Dressed in rustic dark woods and accented by custom artwork “graffiti” overlaying modern glass enclosures, SANTI’s décor reflects the warmth of Can Fabes, which is also the late chef's family home for the past two centuries. The restaurant comprises of a cosy tapas bar and lounge at the entrance and an 80-seat fine-dining section that offers a truly exquisite gastronomic experience.
Tapas Menu
For a sample of the Tapas and Pre Theater menus, please click on the menu links to the left.
Restaurant Menu
SANTI is opened for dinner daily from 6:30pm. The restaurant offers two set menus as well as an ala carte menu. The menus change based on the freshest produce and the best seasonal ingredients. Please refer to the sample menus from SANTI. For a sample of the Santi Ala Carte and Santi Set menus, please click on the menu links to the left.
Sunday Lunch At Santi
Discover the traditional cuisine of Catalonia through the special 4 course Catalan menu at SANTI. This exclusive lunch menu is only available on Sundays. Come and experience classic Catalan dishes such as roasted piquillo peppers with bacalao brandade, roasted chicken with samfaina catalana or crème catalan with poached pears in red wine. The Sunday lunch menu at SANTI is priced at S$88++ or S$150++ (with wine pairing) per person. For a sample of the Santi Lunch Menu, please click on the menu links to the left.
Available every Sunday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Chef Profile
Totally self-taught in the art of cooking, the late Chef Santi Santamaria was the first Catalan chef to receive the three Michelin star accolade for his restaurant Can Fabes.
His award-winning restaurant, Can Fabes, was established in 1981 and evolved from an informal bistro to one of the greatest restaurants in Spain. He was the president of Relais Gourmands and vice president of Relias & Chateaux from 2003 - 2006. In addition to these accolades, the late Chef Santamaria also established other restaurants in Spain.
Located in Madrid, Santceloni was awarded two Michelin stars and is currently one of the top restaurants in Madrid. Santi’s third restaurant, EVO Restaurant, was opened in 2006 in Barcelona. Housed in a glass dome 105 meters above ground in the Hotel Hesperia Tower, EVO Restaurant has consistently been awarded one Michelin star. Chef Santamaria was the first Spanish chef to receive a total of seven Michelin stars for his restaurants around Spain.
These acclaimed restaurants are now operated by his family, with the spirit of continuing his legacy and culinary philosophy that is marked by respect for tradition and product.
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