CHRISTYNE LEE, 30, TESS BAR & KITCHEN
GO FOR: DRINK AND FOOD PAIRING
True to her love of travel, Christyne’s signature drink The French Kiss was inspired by her fi rst trip to Europe, when she visited Paris after winning a regional bartending competition. Floral, fruity and fl irty, it combines all things French, with G’Vine Floraison gin, Giffard Creme de Cassis, Giffard Rose Syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and sauvignon blanc.
This bustling gastrobar in a conservation shophouse also serves some mouthwatering dishes (Bone Marrow with Rangers Valley Wagyu Beef Cubes, and Porcini Mushroom Risotto) to pair with cocktails, and Christyne has a wicked suggestion: “After you’re done with the marrow, ask the staff to help you torch the bones, then order a shot of your favourite whisky – my pick is Lagavulin 16 – and drink the shot out of it!”
The Tess Sharers drinks here are large enough to be enjoyed by up to nine people. Got a sweet tooth? The Apple Of My Eye is an alcoholic apple pie: Hendrick’s Gin, apple pie and vanilla tea, rose syrup and fresh lemon juice.
When it gets noisy on busy nights, sit outdoors and people-watch. 38 Seah Street