Capella Singapore, a newly opened hotel on Sentosa Island, has unveiled three epicurean choices designed to excite and inspire. Guests will find offerings of elegance and inspiration, including private villa dining, all-day dining at The Knolls, elegant Chinese fine dining at Cassia, and revitalising drinks and tapas at Bob�s Bar. �Capella Singapore offers guests a stunning setting complemented with exceptional food and drinks. Each dining destination has been thoughtfully created with a distinct theme in mind. From Western food to Asian flavours, from formal interiors to relaxed poolside lounging, guests can revel in the pleasures of Capella Singapore in the manner that suits their mood,� said Michael Luible, General Manager of Capella Singapore.

The Knolls

Capella Singapore�s all day dining restaurant, The Knolls, offers a blend of Western and Asian fare. The menu features local Singaporean, Western, Japanese, Indian and Peranakan cuisine, blending international food with the flavours and textures of Asian culinary treasures. Designed by Tokyo-based Design Studio SPIN, The Knolls is a modern interpretation of the colonial architecture and lifestyle. Accommodating up to 82 guests indoors, with alfresco seating for 32, the Asian colonial setting integrates antique and contemporary elements. A specialty bar showcases over 40 varieties of premium Chinese, English, Indian and Japanese teas, complemented by Peranakan and Western afternoon tea specialties. The Gryphon Tea Company - a part of Lim Lam Thye which has origins in tea distribution dating back to 1918 - was appointed as the tea consultant for Capella Singapore. Founder, Lim Tian Wee has specially tailored a unique selection of high quality and customised teas for tea lovers. Executive Chef, Edwin Rosenkranz directly oversees The Knolls as well as all dining elements. Prior to joining Capella Singapore, Chef Rosenkranz dedicated many years to developing his craft at prestigious hotels and at numerous fine-dining establishments around the globe. Most recently, he served as Executive Chef of Australia�s foremost spa resort, Elysia. Previously, he worked at the Six Senses Evason resort in Phuket and Soneva Gili Maldives, Oberoi Rajvilas Hotel India, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, and was even personal chef to Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Australia.

Cassia (pronounced kay-sha)

Cassia invites guests to celebrate the renaissance in Chinese fine dining. The restaurant takes inspiration from the age-old spice routes in Southern and Western China and the seas around Singapore. Classics are prepared with full respect towards tradition and the freshest local ingredients are employed to create a feast for the senses. Recipes are based upon traditional regional cooking and blended with haute Cantonese techniques.

Designed by Andre Fu of AFSO, the sensuous setting is all about a sense of journey and is enhanced by his warm palette of lilac, mineral grey and bronze. Seating up to 94 guests (66 indoor, 28 alfresco) the layered and intimate dining room is designed to create a renaissance of sensual chinoiserie. Guests also enjoy added privacy in two semi-private and one private dining suite, seating six and ten guests respectively; they also have the option to dine alfresco on the verandah that overlooks the sprawling Greens. Andre Fu shares, �Cassia is all about creating �new luxury�. It is refined, elegant, yet highly personalised. I have created a residential feel in the dining room - whereby bespoke furnishing is carefully positioned and arranged to embrace a sensuous atmosphere uncommon to the current Chinese dining scenes across the globe.�

Chef Ooi Soon Lok, Executive Chinese Chef at Capella Singapore serves as right hand man to Chef Rosenkranz and oversees the fine-dining restaurant. Chef Lok�s wealth of experience in Chinese cuisine is a result of many years fine-tuning his craft and his commitment to innovation. The talented chef recognises that creating lasting impressions are essential and therefore incorporates the traditional art of food carving in his dishes. Chef Lok also introduces traditional Western ingredients such as foie gras, caviar and Australian Wagyu beef in his dishes. Chef Lok�s previous positions include heading the Chinese restaurants of The Ritz-Carlton Guang Zhou, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and G Hotel Penang.

Bob�s Bar

Legendary style maven and hotelier, Robert H. Burns, shared his design secrets with the creative team at Capella Singapore. To honour him, the hotel created Bob�s Bar - a sophisticated lounge reminiscent of the Cuban island bars of the period. Classic, intimate and timeless, the design by Design Studio SPIN presents old world chic in a new style. Guests can choose to relax indoors, enjoying full-bodied spirits and wines, including rare premium rum and Cuban cigars. Or they can be pampered outdoors, basking in the gentle glow of the tropical sunset with a panoramic view of the South China Sea. Fruity cocktails, homemade sodas, and premium wines and champagnes will encourage guests looking to unwind and enjoy.

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About Capella Hotels and Resorts: Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today�s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail � combined with the amenities and activities of the world�s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella, led by founder Horst Schulze, is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella is opening world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (D�sseldorf, Germany); Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Dunboy Castle (Castletownbere, Ireland); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Telluride (Telluride, Colorado); and Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

About Capella Singapore: Located on Singapore�s premier resort destination, Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore�s financial and shopping districts. The flagship property for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia promises the ultimate in personalized service and represents a new standard of luxury in Asia, combining the best of old and new Singapore. Capella Singapore will offer the largest accommodations in Singapore. The 111 guestrooms include a Capella manor, villas that feature private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs, suites and premier rooms. In addition, Capella Singapore will offer the opportunity for extended stays with full access to the hotel�s facilities via The Club at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings will include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, 9 manors with private pools and one colonial manor. For more information or to plan an event at Capella Singapore, please visit www.capellasingapore.com.

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Singapore Patrick Keenan GHC Asia +65 6438-4024 patrick.keenan@ghcasia.com

Susie Lim-Kannan Capella Singapore +65 6591 5016 susie.lim-kannan@capellahotels.com

Hong Kong Luci Pickett GHC Asia +852 2810-0532 luci.pickett@ghcasia.com

United States Patricia Nugent Middleton & Gendron +1 212 284-9935 pnugent@mg-pr.com