RAS Epicurean Star Award 2016 – The Best Restaurants, Cafes and Caterers In Singapore
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November 24, 2016
The Epicurean Star Award 2016 organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore RAS honours some of the best restaurants, cafes, and catering business in the country. Restaurants are first nominated then judged anonymously by a group of judges, with criteria includes: – Restaurant concept (e.g. design, ambience, unique selling points, key success factors) – Food menu and quality – Service quality I was one of the judges (won’t say which categories), and I can vouch on the anonymity. Sometimes, this experience gives us more room to observe the other areas other than the taste of food. This year, the......
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