Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

Days away from the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Charmaine shares even more mooncake recommendations: from modern mooncakes made of chocolate (instead of the usual lotus paste), to traditional Teochew yam mooncakes, and even vegetarian options too!  Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on s...

$12 for selected cocktails in the heart of our city? Probably the largest boozy brunch spread that Charmaine's ever had? It's all at Pan Pacific Singapore. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua...

Which does Singapore prefer: Pancakes or Waffles? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both 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, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainep...

This week on Chef Bites, we chat with Chef Arne Riehn, fresh in his new role as Head Chef of 1 Michelin-starred IGNIV Bangkok! He shares the inspiration behind their new Autumn menu, his love for Thai chocolate, and a food recommendation for your next Bangkok getaway. Tune in to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her...

On World Coconut Day, we find out some fun facts about coconuts, and also, a quote from Keanu Reeves of Matrix fame, who celebrates his 60th birthday today!  Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephu...

Weeks away from the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Charmaine shares more mooncake recommendations: from halal mooncakes, savoury ones, new fascinating flavour combinations, and even some with a Healthier Choice symbol too!  Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recomm...

JIU Asia is back for a 2nd year, as a standalone 3-day event where you can sample over 100 different Asian-origin spirits, check out new variants and rare vintages, even attend masterclasses too. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendation...

Which does Singapore prefer: Yam Ring or Yam Paste? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all kinds of dishes with yam as a key ingredient 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, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendat...

This week on Chef Bites, we have a chat with Chef Carlo Bianchini of Duomo Ristorante about his culinary journey, their menu offerings, and his favourite Singaporean hawker centre that he's discovered so far. Tune in to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagr...

Today, we find out some fun facts about winged beans, and also, a quote from Macaulay Culkin (aka Kevin McCallister of Home Alone) who turns 44 today. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Fac...

Less than a month away to the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there's an overwhelming amount of mooncakes to choose from. Charmaine shares some of her favourites of what she's tried with you: from alcoholic options to one with seed and nut mix, brand new snowskin flavours and even savoury choices too!  Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm...

Want to sip on top quality champagne at a great price, while enjoying the view of the sunset, marina and Singapore skyline? Then you should definitely check out Bayside, Singapore's first Telmont Bar - especially since they have such a fantastic Ladies Night deal! Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a sta...

Which does Singapore prefer: Ban Mian or Mee Hoon Kway? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for handmade noodles 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, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram:...

This week on Chef Bites, we have a chat with Chef Omar Tutino of Fortuna about their menu offerings, and their unique friendship that form the backbone of the Italian restaurant. Tune in to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Facebook:...

As we're in the midst of peach season, we're sharing some fun facts about peaches today, and also a quote from the legendary Coco Chanel on her birthday. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛...

Which does Singapore prefer: Chilli Crab or Black Pepper Crab? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for any crab-centric dish 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, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛...

This week on Chef Bites, we have a chat with Chef Peter Smit of Dirty Supper about all things "Dirty" - how the concept came about, how the menu is inspired, his ice-cream off-shoot, amongst others. Tune in to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charm...

Sharing some fun facts about Oysters today, and also a quote from Neil Armstrong  (no, not the quote about a giant leap for mankind, a different one!) on his birthday. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @ch...

If dishes like bruschetta, ceviche and claypot rice, or cocktails like Bloody Mary came with a Sichuan twist, would you give it a go? Charmaine shares the highlights of the new menu at Birds Of A Feather, and tells you why you should check it out. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her o...

Into craft beer? Then save the date for Pint Fest by Smith Street Taps & Friends, a 3-hour free-flow craft beer festival that's happening real soon!   Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛...

Which does Singapore prefer: Sandwich or Bagel? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for the best food that's "kiap-ed" between 2 buns 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, 10am-1pm on Kiss92, a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations an...

This week on Chef Bites, we speak to Daren of The Pantry Boy, and Chef Nixon Low of Entrepôt by The Robertson House on their upcoming 4-hands collaboration. They also share their food recommendations, including one that Daren has been gatekeeping for awhile now. 🙊 Tune in to find out more! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on...

In celebration of Lasagne Day, we're gonna share some fun facts about the Garfield's favourite food. Plus, a wise quote from F1-driver Fernando Alonso, in celebration of his 43rd birthday. Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and m...

Turning the spotlight onto 2 restaurants in the Joo Chiat district - one with an epic mouth-watering chicken dish and a great Happy Hour deal; another that's sadly, only serving food till this Sunday, when it pulls down its shutters for one last time. Find out more in this episode of the podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow h...

Esquina at Jiak Chuan Road recently launched a new monthly Viva Vermut menu, celebrating the culture of Spanish aperitivo, right here in Singapore.  Find out more in this episode of Kiss Cafe's daily podcast! Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on Kiss92 , a station of SPH Media! Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: @charmainephua ☛ Faceb...