Cecchini says he has “been so inspired by [his] trips to the hawker [stalls] in Singapore”, hence the decision to do a hawker pop-up here. Cecchini, along with the head chef of Bottega di Carna, Singaporean Kenny Huang, will be making panini, which are sold at Dario’s well-loved food truck in Tuscany, called the Cecchini Panini Truck. The chefs will occupy BBraise’s stall and work alongside its hawker to serve three different sarnies, each costing S$6.50.
The sandwiches will be made with Tuscan Rosetta, a round type of bread using a recipe from Cecchini’s hometown.
Of the three types of panini served, one is made in collaboration with BBraise’s hawker. Cecchini said that “Bold & Braised is one of the best”, adding that “they serve all parts of the pig, very similar to my style and philosophy”.
Besides pork belly lor bak, BBraise also serves braised pig’s trotters and bak kut teh using pork ribs.