In February 2011, chef Mario Batali set off for Singapore for the grand opening of his 18th restaurant—Osteria Mozza, in the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. From marathon tasting sessions at his restaurant to a death-defying golf round, to a booze cruise with casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, Batali managed to cram a lot into one business trip. This is his account of the memorable voyage.

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