SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With one week to go till Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna and organised by William Reed Business Media, JAAN at Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore has been named as the winner of 'The One To Watch', sponsored by LesConcierges.
Derived from the ancient Sanskrit word for 'bowl', JAAN is an intimate, 40-seat restaurant dedicated to showcasing the finest in modern French cuisine in Singapore. The view from the 70th floor is jaw-dropping, matched only by the wittily presented and immaculately executed dishes emerging from Chef Julien Royer's kitchen.
French-born Chef de Cuisine, Julien Royer joined JAAN in 2011, following the departure of the acclaimed Andre Chiang. Since then, his innovative culinary creations, that combine modern cooking techniques with cultural tradition, have rapidly returned the 70th floor restaurant to its status as one of Asia's hottest destinations.
Royer will formally accept this prestigious award on behalf of JAAN at the inaugural Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony on 25 February 2013, at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 'The One To Watch' title is awarded to an establishment within the inaugural Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list that the organisers believe has made a significant impact in a relatively short period and that has the potential to rise further up the rankings.
Inspired by his upbringing in Auvergne, Central France, Royer sources his ingredients from the best suppliers all over the world, always in search of the freshest ingredients with a pure organic taste. Born into a family of farmers, he was taught to appreciate and value the beauty of seasonal produce, and saw how each animal, vegetable and fruit would reach its prime at different times of the year.
As a young chef entering the culinary world, Royer sought out other chefs who shared the same values, working under critically acclaimed names such as Michel Bras at Laguiole and Bernard Andrieux. Both Bras and Andrieux had a profound influence on him, reinforcing the beliefs from his upbringing and highlighting the importance of the purity of ingredients in every dish.
Royer went on to join the team at the eminent Greenhouse restaurant in London, before moving on to be the Chef de Cuisine of Brasserie Les Saveurs at the St. Regis, Singapore, before his appointment at JAAN.
Joseph Hayes from the award sponsor commented: "LesConcierges is proud to sponsor 'The One To Watch' at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. This award recognises restaurants that make a rapid impact in Asia's culinary industry. JAAN continues to push the limits of fine dining in the region through the creativity and innovation of Chef Royer and his team."
Royer commented: "I am very proud of this accomplishment. Just to be part of this list - voted for by the most well-respected opinion leaders in the restaurant industry, which form The World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy - is an incredible recognition. It's a very exciting time to be a chef working in Asia's restaurant industry as it continues to gain global prominence."
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants provides a credible and trusted list that is dedicated to the restaurant industry in Asia and voted for by peers and luminaries in the culinary profession. The results of the awards and Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list will be published live on www.theworlds50best.asia following the awards ceremony. There will be a standalone Asia's 50 Best Restaurants guide available from 26 February.
About William Reed Business Media:
William Reedhasbeen organisingThe World's 50 Best Restaurants list since 2002 and the Awards since 2003. The company now launches Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and is solely responsible for organising the awards, collating the votes, and producing the list.
About LesConcierges:
LesConcierges is the premier provider of global concierge services, with 250+ concierges in 40 countries with a pipeline to 65 million end-users, including 12 million individuals with personal net worth of US$1million+. As a strategic partner we enhance lifestyles and businesses with bespoke programs for our private members, our corporate clients and their customers and employees. Our blue-chip clients include Fortune 100s, major credit card companies and financial institutions, as well as the world's leading biotech, aerospace and technology companies.
The Global Concierge Academy, founded by LesConcierges, forms the world's most knowledgeable group of experiential experts with a mission to be au courant, relevant and adept.
About the main sponsor:
S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are the main sponsors of the awards. S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are the leading natural mineral waters in the fine dining world. Together they interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of excellence, pleasure and well-being.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants manifesto:
Organised by Restaurant magazine, part of William Reed Media, The World's 50 Best Restaurants list is an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of over 900 international restaurant industry experts. What constitutes "best" is left to the judgment of these trusted and well-travelled gourmets.
There is no pre-determined check-list of criteria; for example an interesting experience in a simple establishment, where exceptional innovation was discovered, could be judged better than a more opulent meal from a widely feted restaurant team. The results are a simple computation of votes. Given that this well-constructed list is based on personal experiences it can never be definitive, but we believe it is an honourable survey of current tastes and a credible indicator of the best places to eat around the globe.
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list features the restaurants in Asia that have received the most votes from The World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Votes cast during voting for The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2013, for restaurants in Asia will be counted and the computation of votes will result in the first list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.
