World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2001
Awards Categories and Finalists

Restaurant Awards
DBS CARDS Restaurant of the Year Award  
This award seeks to recognize a Food & Beverage outlet in Singapore with three or more years of operations, and has consistently provided a standard of excellence and extraordinary dining experience for diners. The nominee must be from a Singapore-based organization, or a franchised / branch that is located in Singapore at the time of its nomination.


Les Amis


Opened on 15 March 1994 by four friends, Les Amis, is as much a labour of love as a commercial venture. The partners are Justin Quek, Ignatius Chan, Desmond Lim and Dr Chong Yap Seng.

Les Amis' cuisine is essentially French but with a lighter Mediterranean influence. The emphasis is very much on simplicity in cooking to bring out the best in the freshest ingredients used. In 1997, the restaurant was again voted The Best Dining Experience by Singapore Tourism Board.

L'Aigle d'Or
Duxton Hotel



L'Aigle d'Or, a French fine dining restaurant in Duxton Hotel, has been winning a legion of fans with its fine Modern French cuisine and an intimate ambience. It is also known for its immaculate service rendered by a team of professionals led by the amiable restaurant manager, Philippe Pau.

L'Aigle d'Or has been selected by all the leading restaurant guides of Singapore as one of the best restaurants in town. It was inducted into the Asia Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Restaurant Asia Magazine 2000.

Raffles Grill
Raffles Hotel



Since the reopening of the Raffles hotel, Raffles Grill has been serving fine French cuisine to royalty and gourmets. An aura of timeless elegance sets the tone for the Raffles formal dining room. The cuisine is light and innovative, characterised by a blend of classical and contemporary French cuisine complemented by service that is attentive yet discreet.
Doc Cheng's
Raffles Hotel


Opened in November 1995, Doc Cheng's sets a trend in Singapore with its offering of innovative trans-ethnic cuisine, eclectic mix of east-meets-west décor and a theme based on a fictitious character - Doctor Cheng. The restaurant has won many accolades since its opening, including Singapore Best Restaurant Award consecutively from 1998 to 2000 by Singapore Tatler, as well being voted into Wine & Dine Top Restaurants in Singapore from 1996 to 1999.
Summer Pavilion
The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore



Pass through the moon gate entrance and be mesmerised by the luxurious interiors and picturesque setting of this fine Cantonese restaurant. Set amidst a fragrant garden and a backdrop of a shimmering waterfall, Summer Pavilion specialises in exquisite Cantonese delicacies presented in an innovative and modern style.

The hotel's signature restaurant serves an â la carte menu as well as dim sum during lunch hours. With a seating capacity of 96 guests in the main dining room, diners can expect guzhen music in the evening. Summer Pavilion is equipped with four private dining rooms.

More Restaurant Awards:

Christofle New Restaurant of the Year
Restaurant Manager of the Year
Screwpull Sommelier of the Year
Wine List of the Year