Singapore loves its seafood – perhaps too much. More than 87% of the world’s oceans are overfished, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) believes we’ll run out of fish in a few short decades.
In response, WWF has launched the Sustainable Seafood Festival, which runs until 15 June 2014. More restaurants are participating in the “Pick the Right Catch” movement, which prepares only stringently vetted seafood products for consumption. That way, we can enjoy fish responsibly without worrying about endangering our oceans.
Grand Hyatt Singapore’s renowned Mezza9 has also gone the sustainable route. Their a la carte promotional menu for the Sustainable Seafood Festival promises a tantalising feast of imported ingredients prepared in inventive and uniquely Asian ways, such as sushi, yakitori and even hor fun!
While the fondant may be too rich for some, the stone fruit crumble and ice cream – slightly sour apricot offset by sweet vanilla bean, I might add – were my favourites.
Mezza9 may be better known for its grills, but their seafood isn’t anything to scoff at either. About 70% of the Hyatt’s seafood is certifiably sustainable, and they aim to make the complete conversion by the end of the year. According to the Hyatt team, switching to sustainable seafood doesn’t make much of a difference in terms of cost. Our food tasted just as good as the non-sustainable versions, if not better!
In a country that loves seafood so much, the process of change is bound to take time and effort – and as delicious as Mezza9’s sustainable seafood is, it shouldn’t stop there. Think about that next time you’re chowing down on some sushi.
Address: Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel, Scotts Rd, Singapore 228211
Website: Mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore’s award-winning Mezza9 is a lifestyle restaurant with nine different show kitchens and a vast array of culinary delights on its menu.
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