Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Celebrating the Maori New Year with the Matariki Block Party at Magpie , enjoying the sights, sounds and flavours of Thailand at the annual Thai Festival 2026 @ Royal Thai Embassy, and exploring the best of what the Chin Swee Neighbourhood Club has to offer over the next few weekends, thanks...

Today on Travel Thursday, we talk about how World Cup fever has hit the travel industry, in particular, how it's heating up between Norwegian Air and British Airways ahead of their quarterfinals clash. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recomm...

Which does Singapore prefer: Salted Egg or Century Egg? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for dishes containing these ingredients in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations a...

This week on Chef Bites, Chef Raymond Khoo tells us how the menu and space at The Peranakan Club differs from other Nyonya restaurants, as well as how he came to start The Saturday Movement (providing care & community for the under-privileged elderly. Listen to the podcast to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow h...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Goji berries, and an inspirational quote from Sylvester Stallone a.k.a. Rocky Balboa, who celebrates his 80th birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendation...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Attending the first official Gao Gao Party by Orh Gao Peh Gao at their new home in New Bahru, take part in hands-on activities and workshops, or view art exhibitions by artists with disabilities at Pocket Fest by ART:DIS , and checking out sequined attire and sharp satire at Kumar Got Ba...

Today on Travel Thursday, we learn more about La Cucaña, the greasy pole competition at the Velá de Santa Ana , the oldest street festival in Sevilla. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @cha...

Which does Singapore prefer: Pistachio or Hazelnut Gelato? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for ice-cream & gelato in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛...

For Tasty Tuesday this week, we talk about the Summer menu at the newly opened ASIN at 38 Carpenter Street. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Website: www.charmain...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Cincalok, and an inspirational quote from Nicole Scherzinger, who celebrates her 48th birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram:...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Customising your own football while contributing to charity at the Paint-A-Ball Community Fundraiser for MINDS, checking out the relaunch celebrations at the Singapore Air Force Museum , and be a spectator at the Dragon Boat racing championship happening this weekend. Find out more in this ep...

Today on Travel Thursday, we learn more about the solar-powered eco-cabins & glamping tents on Lazarus Island that will be shutting for good in January 2027. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charma...

Which does Singapore prefer: Maki or Handroll? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for sushi in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛...

For Tasty Tuesday this week, we share a few global flavours you could check out without hopping on a flight, like: The special Tapas Selection menu at Carlitos Casa De Comidas ,  the Peranakan culinary showcase by Jason Nyonya House at York Hotel Singapore's White Rose Cafe , and the flavours of Hong Kong at Cafe Mosaic at Carlton Hotel Singapore. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Kerupuk (including a way to "fry" it without oil), and an inspirational quote from Mindy Kaling about dealing with imposter syndrome. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recomm...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: Sipping on free-flow sake and meeting master brewers at Sake Festival Singapore 2026 ,  getting creative with your doodles with a side of pizza and music at Beats & Doodles , and spreading inclusivity and community at the first Summer Playground at Enabling Village . Find out more in...

Today on Travel Thursday, Charmaine shares how you can maximise your leave dates in 2027, including how you can book a 9-night vacation with just 3 days of annual leave. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram:...

Which does Singapore prefer: White Pepper or Black Pepper Crab? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all sorts of crab dishes in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a recommendation for an affordable French casual restaurant located in the heart of Orchard Road.... Bouillon Gavroche . Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Fac...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Tomate Rosa a.k.a. Pink Tomatoes, and an inspirational quote from Courteney Cox, who celebrates her 62nd birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and...

For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of events and activities that you could check out, like: The Farmer's Market @ Temasek Shophouse this Saturday, enjoying your chocolate without the calories at Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - The Musical , and making plans for one last hurrah at Snow City before they close. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe...

Today on Travel Thursday, Charmaine shares some key travel tips & tricks that she has learnt through her years of solo travel, from what kind of bags to carry, to bank account settings, how to navigate around a city safely, amongst others. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media!...

Which does Singapore prefer for their Tom Yum Soup: Clear or Creamy (with evaporated milk)? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Tom Yum Soup in Singapore! Midday Munchies is a weekly food segment (every Wednesday) on Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua. Tune in to the show live on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food reco...

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a recommendation for the Mediterranean Saturday Brunch at Mosella in Pan Pacific Orchard.  Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media. Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook: @charmphua ☛ Websi...

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares fun facts about Watercress (including how much she hates this vegetable), and an inspirational quote from Chow Yun Fat, who celebrates his 71st birthday today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on  Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for f...