Singapore's First Michelin Guide to (finally) come in 2016

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After three successful years in Singapore, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is leaving the sunny island and moving to the land of smiles. With that, American Express is proud to be the official card partner to bring Singapore Michelin Guide (one that we have all been waiting for!) to the Lion City finally next year! 

Singapore Michelin Guide

Singapore Michelin Guide

Alongside her 90th anniversary celebration, American Express (Official Card Partner) will be collaborating with both Robert Parker Wine Advocate and the Singapore Tourism Board to bring in the nation's first 'The Singapore Michelin Guide'. Just last week we've mentioned that Apple Pay is coming to Singapore via American Express and now the Singapore Michelin Guide? Great times ahead for all American Express cardholders - more details on Card Member benefits will be revealed in 2016.

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