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As the Talent Scout for Marvel Comics, my job takes me around the world. While I do thrive on the thrill of constant travel, being on the road and away from home for extended periods of time does take its toll. So when not meeting artists or reviewing portfolios, I keep my batteries charged by exploring the culinary culture and cuisine of whatever city or country I find myself in.

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15th February 2012

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Singapore Tourism Board 2012 Press Luncheon

Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to be invited by the Singapore Tourism Board to a press luncheon at the Michelin-starred restaurant Laut to help ring in the Year of the Dragon here in New York City!

With a booming economy and a culture that everyone seems to be buzzing about, especially where food is concerned, members of the STB and Singapore’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Albert Chua, spoke about dozens of exciting new developments and attractions in the Lion City for 2012 and beyond. Then, Makansutra author and street food aficionado KF Seetoh took the stage with none other than Anthony Bourdain himself to entertain and educate the crowd with tales of their Singaporean eating adventures over the years.

In their casual conversations, this dynamic dining duo discussed everything from where to get the best chicken rice, to the rise of the hawker centers, to the influence of international cuisines on Singapore, to the secrets of char kway teow!

Here’s a quick look at the exclusive event and the lip-smacking Singaporean lunch we were served…

A nice coconut water cooler to start…

Soy milk with coffee jelly…

A fried tofu puff with chili sauce…

Chicken satay…

Singaporean roti bread with a curry dipping sauce, and a side of rojak, which is a traditional fruit and vegetable salad..

The laksa looked so good I dug into it before snapping a picture. Sorry!

Carrot cake, Hainanese chicken rice and an incredible beef rendang…

And for dessert, a trio of Southeast Asian specialties: kuih dadar, a crepe with pandan and coconut; onde onde, a sweet potato and rice cake; and coconut tapioca pudding!

The assembled speakers…

From left to right, Singapore’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Albert Chua and his wife; Serene Tan, the Singapore Tourism Board’s Regional Director; Anthony Bourdain; and KF Seetoh.

As previously posted, I had the chance to grab a quick minute with Tony…

And also with KF Seetoh…

Seetoh joked about how he always likes taking pictures next to people who make him look thinner. :)

A wonderful afternoon was had by all, and I owe huge thanks to Aik Wye Ng, Serene Tan, Divine Lim, and everyone else at the Singapore Tourism Board and M Silver PR for inviting Eataku along!!

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    SouthEast Asia (especially Malaysia...Asia in my humble opinion. Malaysian
  11. desexticon said: roti prata. must have for weekend mornings!
  12. xachyn said: Woah. Fantastic! Also, just one more thing - welcome to Singapore!
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