[Media Invite] Eat All The Gelato You Want At Singapore's Very First Gelato World Tour 2.0
If you have read my post previously on the Gala Charity Dinner before the start of the Gelato World Tour, you would have seen my intro to this fun and exciting event.
A Great Start in Singapore on the 2nd Leg of its World Tour kicked off from 20-22 March 2105 this year. This event was a celebration of Singaporeans' love for gelato as they came and savoured all 16 top flavours of the Asia Pacific region.
The Gelato World Village was packed to the brim every moment it was open daily during these days.
A Great Start in Singapore on the 2nd Leg of its World Tour kicked off from 20-22 March 2105 this year. This event was a celebration of Singaporeans' love for gelato as they came and savoured all 16 top flavours of the Asia Pacific region.
The Gelato World Village was packed to the brim every moment it was open daily during these days.
Gelato World Tour, the first international traveling competition in search of the best flavors in the world, is directed by the prestigious Carpigiani Gelato University and Sigep, the most important exhibition in the world for the artisan production ofgelato, pastry, confectionery and bakery products held in Rimini Italy. Its mission is to spread the culture of Italian-style gelato, a fresh, artisan food product throughout the world. In its first edition, GWT toured seven gelato capitals in the world, namely Rome, Valencia, Melbourne, Dubai, Austin, Berlin and Rimini.
On the final day, visitors witnessed ‘The Jury Challenge’ where the 16 top gelato artisans presented their signature flavors to the Technical Jury led by its President, Chef Justin Quek (Sky on the 57) and the Vice President, Christopher Christie, Executive Chef of Marina Bay Sands.
The top three flavours were:
1- Good ‘Ol Days by Sharon Tay of Momolato, Singapore
2- Roasted Walnut and Honey Crunch by David Lamprell, Michael & Brian O’Donnell of 48 Flavours, Adelaide, SA, Australia
3- Vanilla of the East by Keewin & Seow Han Ong of Cielo Dolci, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Special mention:
People’s Choice goes to Mango Ube Symphony by Zarah Zaragoza-Manikan of Bono Artisanal Gelato, Makati City, Manila, Philippines
The special mention - Maestri Gelatieri goes to Caramel and Almond Crunch by Vanjimuthu Palaniswamy & Kavithamani Vanjimuthu of Boomerang, Coimbatore, India
The Judge’s Special Mention goes to (ex-equo): Lemon Zest with Fig Marmalade & Dark Chocolate by Antonino Lo Iacono of Gelatony, Sydney, NSW, Australia and From the Cradle to the Grave by Steve & Chrissie Powell of Vostrogusto Gelato, Wellington, New Zealand
It was in all a happy ending and the gelato artisans were rewarded for their dedication and hard work and visitors were able to taste unique and intriguing gelato creations from Asia Pacific.
The tour will travel to Tokyo, Japan next followed by Shanghai. Wishing the winners all tthe best!
Here's some fun and recap of the yummy gelatos we had at the World Tour.
Media Preview- Launch of the GWT, Opening Ceremony on 19 March 2015.
GOHs enjoying the gelato.
Guests were treated to much of the creamy, smooth gelato. In much happy bliss.
Food Gelato Porn Ahead
Here's sampling the 16 flavors when the public comes in for the ultimate gelato experience at the Gelato World Tour on 20 March 2015.
Gelato Galore
12 Good ‘Ol Days
Momolato, Singapore
Coconut milk palm sugar blend enfolds sweet and salty ribbons of homemade palm sugar caramel with sea salt, and crispy flakes of savory sweet caramelized beancurd.
A symphony of sweet savory plays in the mouth.
OH-SUCH-BLISS
OH-SUCH-BLISS
14. Vanilla of the East
Cielo Dolci,Malaysia
Pandan gelato accentuated with vanilla beans, folded with basil seeds and finished with a
drizzle of salted Gula Melaka.
Fragrant Pandan with chewy basil seeds, can you spot them? Very SEA kind of taste.
5. Roasted Walnut and Honey Crunch (Left)
48 Flavors, Australia
creamy flavor of 100% roasted walnuts, blended with smooth Australian honey and a crunch of nut praline and walnuts for texture.
This is your atypical gelato flavor, sweet and smooth.
11. (Temulawak) Curcuma
de Boliva, Indonesia
Curcuma are widely grown and known as ingredients to make jamu (Indonesian Herbal Drink).
This gelato has an extrordinary taste I would say, on the bitter side, this is a taste you won't quite asssociate with gelato or anything sweet. Rather very herbal tasting.
1. Kochi Popz ( Right)
Tom’s Palette, Singapore
Yuzu specially flown in from Kochi Japan, this light yet refreshing creme anglaise is filled with chocolate coated pop rocks, which sizzles when chewed.
Love this for it's sizzzling pop!
3. Kopi Fah Sung Thong
I – kitchen restaurant, Thailand
Combination of “Kopi”, an unsweetened coffeeand Fah Sung Thong, or peanut candy, is a delicious traditional Chinese sweet.
Unsweetened taste of Kopi with the crunchy mix of nuts and sesame is YUMS, very old-school tasste
10. Croccante alla Fragola
Gelato Italia, Hanoi - Vietnam
Egg-cream flavored with cinnamon, varied with crystals crunched almonds and strawberry.
This is a sweet, egggy delight with crunch. Getting high on sugar- a good thing. :)
7.Chendol Merdeka
Alfero Artisan Gelato, Singapore
Chendol,One of Singaporeans’ favorite desserts, has been turned this into a gelato form.Combining the fragrance of Coconut milk, freshly squeezed Pandan juice, flavorful Gula Melaka (palm sugar), velvety red beans and smooth chendol (green starched jelly), Chendol Merdeka Gelato is created to commemorate Singapore’s 50th Birthday.
Our Singaporean taste.
4. Mango Ube Symphony
Bono Artisanal Gelato, Makati City, Manila - Philippines
combines two iconic Philippine flavors - Mango and Ube (\ooh-beh\ or Purple Yam) in a smooth mango gelato, and accented with rum-soaked dried mango strips.
A truly colorful play on the visual and sensory! This is our favourite!!! And so happy it has won the People's Choice award. Should come sell in Singapore
15. Lemon Zest with Fig Marmalade & Dark Chocolate ( Right)
Gelatony, Sydney - Australia
combination of sourness of thelemon zest, sweetness of the figs marmalade and a rich finish of dark chocolate.
16. From the cradle to the grave (Left)
Vostrogusto Gelato,Wellington - New Zealand
peanut butter taste travelling to the infusion of chocolate, then the crunch of the peanuts onto the mature salt flavor.
TASTY!!
9. Singapore Sling
Focused on the components of the Singapore Sling (famous mixologist of the “The Long Bar” of the Raffles Hotel) by recreating it into a refreshing sorbet that reminds you of the cocktail.
Too alcoholic and wasn't a hit with us. Yet cost us 2 tickets for a cup.
8. Loving Date
+39 gelato bar, Singapore
With ingredients from East Asia(Tofu), Middle East (Tahina), the Mediterranean (Dates) and a final twist of Italy (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena jelly), this dairy-free tofu-based gelato is suitable for vegan and for lactose intolerant, highly digestible.
This is your healthier choice, with no or little sugar. However because of that possibly, the taste pales in comparison with all the other sweet cousins we sampled.
13. Beer With Ciambella
Pick Me Up café, Singapore
Locally brewed beer, characterized by smooth citrus flavors, is combined with the sweetness of yogurt-gelato.
Thanks for reading!! Have a great Easter~~
Remember Gelato is NOT the same as Ice Cream and Italians always serve ladies first. :D
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