Read in the papers that the Best French Restaurant voted by Singapore Business Review in 2008 and 2009 would be moving out of The Fullerton Water Boat House after 10 years in business. Among the handful of French fine dining restaurants I have tried, thought Le Saint Julien was the best in Singapore and reminded myself to make a trip down memory lane before it closes at the end of January (the last date for reservation is 18 Jan 2013). Visited on a Friday for dinner and was led past a comfortable-looking area with sofas ideal for lounging. Sat at a table by the window just like the last two times and found the place surprisingly quiet with only a few customers. Though its impressive selection of wine was awarded the Best Wine List of the Year by Wine & Dine in 2009, my dining companion had a mocktail while I started with an aperitif of Campari with orange that was bitter, sweet and tart at the same time.
