Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like good food.
Location:
United States
Description:
Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like good food.
Language:
English
Episodes
Friday Food Feature (SUNRISE: AIR x Le Matin)
11/15/2024
Missing the pastries by Le Matin Patisserie?
Good news, there's another great reason to set your alarms for breakfast on weekend mornings, thanks to SUNRISE, the partnership between AIR CCCC & Le Matin Patisserie.
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 recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:12
Thirsty Thursday (The House Bar)
11/14/2024
The House Bar at Conrad Singapore Orchard has a new bar manager, cocktail and food menu too! Charmaine shares more about the flavours you can explore there, plus, an upcoming bar crossover with Hong Kong style-bar, Cha Chaan Teng.
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:46
Midday Munchies (Curry Puff or Sardine Puff)
11/13/2024
Which does Singapore prefer: Curry Puff or Sardine Puff? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for either 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:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:11:43
Chef Bites (Chef Ian Chong of Marymount Bakehouse)
11/12/2024
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Ian Chong of Marymount Bakehouse shares his journey, his bakes and how he incorporates sourdough into other items on his menu, like pastas and pies.
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: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:17:49
Food For Thought (Persimmons & Leonardo DiCaprio)
11/11/2024
Persimmons are in season! Charmaine shares more about this sweet fruit, plus an inspirational quote from Leonardo DiCaprio, who turns 50 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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:08
Friday Food Feature (Carlitos)
11/8/2024
East-siders, congrats! You've got a new neighbourhood tapas bar to check out at Joo Chiat!
Carlitos at 350 Joo Chiat Road is a partnership between Chef Carlos Montobbio (Esquina) and Chef Antonio Miscellaneo (La Bottega Enoteca & Casa Vostra), and features tapas dishes from all around Spain.
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 recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:50
Thirsty Thursday (Blue Bottle Coffee)
11/7/2024
Want to learn about pour-over coffee, maybe begin your coffee journey with a workshop? Charmaine shares how you can sign up for a workshop with Blue Bottle Coffee that's (practically) free!
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:35
Chef Bites (Chef Jimmy Lim of JL Studio)
11/5/2024
This week on Chef Bites, we chat with Chef Jimmy Lim, the first-ever Singaporean chef to earn the coveted 3-Michelin stars with his Singaporean fine-dining restaurant, JL Studio in Taichung. He opens up about his journey, shares his favourite food recommendations, and details on his upcoming 4-hands collaboration at Cassia (Capella Singapore) this weekend.
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: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:17:57
Food For Thought (Figs & Matthew McConaughey)
11/4/2024
If you're afraid of eating insects, you may want to avoid eating figs - find out why! Plus, we share a quote from Matthew McConaughey who turns 55 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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:16
Friday Food Feature (KEK x Shake Shack & Chili Padi Tok Panjang)
11/1/2024
Keng Eng Kee Seafood has a really excited collaboration with Shake Shack, and Charmaine gives you the lowdown on what zichar flavours to expect... Plus, one of the most value-for-money weekend & PH high teas with Asian flavours, available at Chili Padi Tok Panjang.
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 recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:34
Thirsty Thursday (ORBar Passport)
11/1/2024
Get some of the best Happy Hour deals for Orchard Road in this episode of the podcast, plus, details on a cocktail passport that grants you 8 cocktails at different hotel bars on Orchard Road, for just $138!
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:19
Chef Bites (Chef Ace Tan of ASU)
10/29/2024
This week on Chef Bites, we chat with Chef Ace Tan about his story, how his childhood influenced his first omakase menu at ASU, and what you can expect when dining there.
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: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:20:26
Food For Thought (Mushrooms & Bill Gates)
10/28/2024
On Wild Foods Day (28th October), we share some fun facts about mushrooms, plus, get some thoughts on success with Bill Gates, who turns 69 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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:41
Friday Food Feature (Yum Cha & The Marmalade Pantry)
10/25/2024
Yum Cha celebrates it's 24th Anniversary with dimsum at $2.40, plus, it's the last weekend for your kids to decorate some cupcakes and maybe win $100 worth of dining vouchers in a Halloween costume contest.
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 recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:18
Thirsty Thursday (World's 50 Best Bars 2024 & Orh Gao Goes Pink)
10/24/2024
Get the round-up of the best cocktail bars representing Singapore on the international level with the results of World's 50 Best Bars 2024, check out who else rounds up the Top 5 on that list, and also, get the details on how you can donate money to the Breast Cancer Foundation while earning free beers at Orh Gao Taproom on 27th October.
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:32
Midday Munchies (Fish head Curry - Coconut-based or Assam-based)
10/23/2024
Which does Singapore prefer for Fish Head Curry: Coconut-based or Assam-based? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Fish Head Curry 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: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:50
Chef Bites (Chef Jasmine Foo of Popo's Kitchen)
10/22/2024
This week on Chef Bites, we chat with Chef Jasmine Foo of Popo's Kitchen about the dishes she serves up with her home-based business, and some obstacles she's encountered as part of the 2-month pop-up at Chef X!
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: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:12:55
Food For Thought (Apples & Kim Kardashian)
10/21/2024
21st October is World Apple Day, so we've got fun facts to share - plus, it's also Kim Kardashian's birthday, so we've got a pro tip from the famous reality star and socialite, just for you.
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:15
Friday Food Feature (Hairy Crabs)
10/18/2024
It's the season for hairy crabs once more, and we're sharing some restaurants with both set menus and a la carte offerings for this seasonal delicacy.
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 recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:19
Thirsty Thursday (The Halloween 2024 Edition)
10/17/2024
With Halloween around the corner, many bars, clubs and restaurants are hustling up their best "scarily" fun plans for the season. Whether you're a cocktail lover, a fan of brunch, lover of haunted houses and crazy parties, or hunting for something fun for the kids, here's plenty of options!
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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:07:22