( Good Graces x Martell )
Oct / Nov 2022
With Perfect Pairing, Martell reimagined the spirit as a versatile companion to bold culinary experiences, collaborating with 11 of Singapore’s most distinctive dining partners. At Good Graces, Grace welcomed guests to her cosy private-dining pied-à-terre to experience Martell’s elegance in an intimate setting. Her cooking drew on the Peranakan kitchen of her childhood while fearlessly weaving in new influences, making her table a natural fit for Martell’s nuanced cognacs.
In her hands, cognac became both ingredient and muse. She poured shots of Martell Cordon Bleu into delicate hee peow soups to amplify the broths’ aromas, and folded Martell VSOP into the curry sauces of her curried banana fritters with assam pork belly baos.
For richer flourishes, Martell XO found perfect company in her Beef Rendang, Sambal Belimbing with Prawns, and fiery Devil Curry—dishes that balanced tradition with audacity. Playful finales paired those banana fritters with Martell VSOP yoghurt dips and Noblige & Coffee cocktails, proving that heritage flavours could be as daring as they were comforting.
Through this collaboration, Grace celebrated Martell’s elegant complexities and modern versatility, while bringing to life the vibrant spirit of Singapore’s culinary heritage.