Wine down

After opening Fynn's, restaurateur Ong Liling has launched another F&B concept, Bar Cicheti, this time in the hip Jiak Chaun Riad enclave. Her cousin Lim Yew Aun helms the 42-seater restaurant as chef, presenting a succinct menu of antipasti and fresh pastas to go along with a wine list devoted to small batch producers. The interiors, reminiscent of 1960s Italy, is an ideal backdrop for delectable plates, such as Lingua Di Manzo Tonnata ($18) of braised beef tongue with onion marmalade and the crowdpleasing Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe ($14 for tasting portion/$26 for full portion) tossed with Sarawak black pepper. Opt for a glass of Renata Fonte Negroamaro Salento, or the combination of Salvia Fritta ($8) (fried sage leaves) and Gaec du Mazel The Artist Formerly Known as Peach 2016 ($8/glass). The wines are also available in 250ml pours or as bottles. 10 Jiak Chuan Road. Tel: 6789 9801