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Everything you heard about Singapore's Atlas is true

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Marisse Gabrielle Reyes

<p>Singapore’s imposing Art Deco skyscraper, Parkview Square, has long been one of the Red Dot’s most recognizable buildings. Mysterious in its stoic, strong, and splendid presence, only a select group of people had actually had the privilege to set foot in this office tower. However, last year, Atlas, a lavish bar and restaurant opened in the building’s lobby bringing a luxuriousness and opulence not only to the tower but also to the city.</p><p>The immense establishment is a true sight to behold with its sky-high ceilings, ornate golden balconies, luscious textiles in jewel tones, and a grand bar that needs both a staircase <em>and </em>several ladders to reach the top shelf. At the bar you’ll find the award-winning Roman Foltan, formerly of London’s Artesian, blending and shaking up elegant drinks that bring one back to the Gilded Age. Many of the recipes are age-old as are the spirits as several bottles date all the way back to 1910.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/08/atlas bar/1atlas.jpg"/></figure></div><p>An experience in Atlas calls to mind the lavishness and grandeur of the Jazz Age anchored into a vibrant city that’s now the world’s most expensive. Through Foltan’s cocktail menu, it’s apparent that he was inspired by the counter-cultures of the Art Deco era such as the artists, the lost generation, and bright young things. For a buttery muse, try the Bohemian Aristocrat which is made with Real French Cognac, Beurre Noisette, Venezuelan dark rum, orange and pear liqueur, and bitters. If an ode to Winston Churchill seems called for, order the Young Churchill which features salty, smokey Islay Single Malt with herbal liqueur, orange bitters, chocolate, and capers.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/08/atlas bar/2atlas.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Cocktails aside, the bar boasts over 1,000 varieties of gin curated by Master of Gin, Jason Williams, and Gin Researcher, Jonathan Teo. To be had are London dry gins made in 1910, rare gins sourced by Williams and Teo, and craft bottles brought in by friends of Atlas. Serious gin enthusiasts can join the membership-based Juniper Society where one can learn more about the spirit through private tastings, events with gin distillers, masterclasses, launches, dinners, and more.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/08/atlas bar/3atlas.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Oenophiles, on the other hand, can enjoy the beautiful selection of wines from all over the world as well as 250 Champagnes hand-selected by Head Sommelier, Mason Ng, and Family Sommelier, Jack Chueng. Order by the glass to enjoy bubbles such as Louis Roederer Brut Premier Magnum or indulge in vintages and savor Chartogne - Taillet Beaux Sens Blanc de Meuniers Extra Brut 2011 and Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra Rose 2003 by the bottle.</p><div> </div><div><em>Photos by: atlasbar.sg</em></div>

<p>The splendor and decadence of the Jazz Age are celebrated in Singapore’s Art Deco-inspired cocktail wonderland</p>

The splendor and decadence of the Jazz Age are celebrated in Singapore’s Art Deco-inspired cocktail wonderland