Press release -
CLARKE QUAY’S “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S FEAST” DELIGHTS GOURMANDS
Singapore, 9 JUNE 2014 – Clarke Quay, one of Singapore’s most popular F&B and entertainment destinations, brought together a gastronomic presentation of its key F&B tenants at its inaugural pop-up dining event on 5 June 2014. Held at the historic Read Bridge, which was transformed into a beautiful dining pavilion for the event, the exact dining location was only revealed to guests upon their registration. The ‘by-invite’ only event saw a bevy of media, celebrities, bloggers and socialites taking part in a memorable sit down gourmet experience.
A 10-course wine-pairing degustation menu which was the highlight of the event was served in a elegant dining atmosphere with fringe activities setting the mood for the night. Ten of Clarke Quay’s top restaurants presented their signature dishes alongside premium beverage and lifestyle partners. The dinner was a delicious interplay of flavours and a feast for the senses as each course represented a unique creation carefully paired with fine wines compliments of The Italian Wine List. Participating establishments – including Boss BarBQ, Fern & Kiwi, Fremantle Seafood Market, Kuro, Pint & Curries, Quayside Seafood, RAS, Shiraz, The Pumproom, and Tomo Izakaya - came together to showcase their finest.
Before dinner began, guests indulged in delicious canapés from Beer market and Indochine accompanied by cocktails crafted by special guest mixologists The Flow Boys. Other activities such as selfie booths and acapella performance by Vocaluptuous, made for a memorable night of wining and dining. The night came to a close with a divine dessert buffet from Bushells, Peony Jade and tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto.
Ms Tanya Fum, Centre Manager for Clarke Quay said, “We are thrilled with the success of the event, which highlighted Clarke Quay’s strength as a dining destination. Clarke Quay’s diverse range of culinary offerings, coupled with our wide selection of renowned entertainment options, will reinforce Clarke Quay as the choice venue to wine, dine and have a good time. In view of the positive feedback we have received for the inaugural event, we are pleased to announce that we will be continuing our ‘Unexpected Gourmet Series’, with greater public participation.”
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About Clarke Quay (www.clarkequay.com.sg)
Located along the iconic Singapore River, Clarke Quay sits on a historical commercial site dating back to the 19th Century. Today, Clarke Quay has been boldly restored and refurbished into five beautiful waterfront godowns under a climate controlled canopy lit by coloured lighting, creating a modern and cosmopolitan ambience amidst the tradition and history. On its premises is an amazing array of over 60 distinctive F&B, entertainment, retail and lifestyle outlets. Find the city’s trendiest nightspots and cuisine from across the globe, all at Clarke Quay- the Soul of the City. Visitwww.clarkequay.com.sg for the latest F&B and Entertainment Promotions.
About CapitaMalls Asia (www.capitamallsasia.com)
CapitaMalls Asia Limited is one of the largest listed shopping mall developers, owners and managers in Asia by total property value of assets and geographic reach. CapitaMalls Asia has an integrated shopping mall business model encompassing retail real estate investment, development, mall operations, asset management and fund management capabilities. It has interests in and manages a pan-Asian portfolio of 97 shopping malls across 51 cities in the five countries of Singapore, China, Malaysia, Japan and India, with a total property value of approximately S$29.4 billion and a total GFA of approximately 87.4 million sq ft.
Shopping malls in the portfolio include ION Orchard and Plaza Singapura – which are located in one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, Orchard Road – Raffles City Singapore and Clarke Quay in Singapore. Our landmark shopping malls in China are CapitaMall Crystal in Beijing; Hongkou Plaza in Shanghai and Raffles City Shanghai; and CapitaMall Jinniu in Chengdu. The portfolio also includes Gurney Plaza in Penang, Malaysia; Vivit Square in Tokyo, Japan; as well as Forum Value Mall in Bangalore, India.
CapitaMalls Asia’s principal business strategy is to invest in, develop and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate used primarily for retail purposes in Asia, and to strengthen its market position as a leading developer, owner and manager of shopping malls in Asia.
About CapitaMall Trust (http://www.capitamall.com)
CMT is the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) in July 2002. CMT is also the largest REIT by asset size, approximately S$9.7 billion and by market capitalisation, S$6.0 billion (as at 30 March 2012) in Singapore. CMT has been assigned an "A2" rating by Moody's Investors Service. The "A2" rating is the highest rating assigned to a Singapore REIT.
CMT owns and invests in quality income-producing assets which are used, or predominantly used, for retail purposes primarily in Singapore. As at 31 March 2012, CMT's portfolio comprised a diverse list of approximately 2,500 leases with local and international retailers and achieved a committed occupancy of 96.4%. CMT's 16 quality retail properties, which are strategically located in the suburban areas and Downtown Core of Singapore, include Tampines Mall, Junction 8, Funan DigitaLife Mall, IMM Building, Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction, Sembawang Shopping Centre, JCube, Hougang Plaza, Raffles City Singapore (40.0% interest), Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Rivervale Mall, The Atrium@Orchard, Clarke Quay and Bugis+ (formerly known as Iluma). CMT also owns 122.7 million units in CapitaRetail China Trust, the first China shopping mall REIT listed on SGX-ST in December 2006.
In May 2011, CMT took a 30.0% stake in a joint venture to develop a prime land parcel at Jurong Gateway named Westgate, marking its first foray into greenfield developments.
CMT is managed by an external manager, CapitaMall Trust Management Limited, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaMalls Asia Limited, one of Asia’s largest listed shopping mall developers, owners and managers.
