Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua
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Let Charmaine Phua help you find the joy in life with some Midday Munchies, the best food and drink recommendations, some Food For Thought, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.
AUG 19, 2025
19/08/25 - Chef Bites (Chef Tryson Quek of Sidedoor)
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Tryson Quek of Sidedoor talks about his journey as a chef, co-owning the bar with his wife, Bannie Kang, and also his path to Singapore's World Class Bartender of the Year 2025 and beyond.
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 her on social media for food recommendations and more:
☛ Instagram: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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AUG 18, 2025
18/08/25 - Food For Thought (Carrots & Andy Samberg)
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts and debunks some myths about carrots, and shares an inspirational quote from Andy Samberg, who celebrates his 47th 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: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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AUG 17, 2025
17/08/25 - Friday Forecast (15Aug2025)
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of food-related events or pop-ups that you could check out, from the first Chefs At The Lawn series at Dempsey, to a Cable Car dining experience curated by home-grown Chef Mathew Leong of Norway's 3-Michelin-starred RE:NAA, and even a Block Party in the Siglap neighbourhood.
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.charmainephua.com
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AUG 14, 2025
14/08/25 - Travel Thursday (Yunessun Spa Resort in Hakone, Japan)
Today on Travel Thursday, we explore Yunessun Spa Resort in Hakone, Japan, where you can take a dip in hot springs filled with red wine, green tea, coffee or even sake too.
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.charmainephua.com
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Midday Munchies (Xiao Long Bao or Oriental Wanton in Chili Oil)
Which does Singapore prefer: Xiao Long Bao or Oriental Wanton in Chili Oil 红油抄手? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both types of dumplings 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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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AUG 13, 2025
13/08/25 - Tasty Tuesday (GU:UM's SG60 Special Menu)
For Tasty Tuesday today, we share the highlights of the SG60 Special Menu that Chef Louis Han and his team at GU:UM have introduced to celebrate their love for Singapore in the month of August.
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
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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AUG 11, 2025
11/08/25 - Food For Thought (Winter Dates & Viola Davis)
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about Winter Dates or Winter Jujubes, and an inspirational quote from Viola Davis, who celebrates her 60th 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: @charmainephua
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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AUG 8, 2025
08/08/25 - Friday Forecast (08Aug2025)
For Friday Forecast this week, we share a variety of SG60 celebrations that you could be a part of, from tucking into Street Eats Under the Stars at the Singapore Flyer, and collecting cute plushies shaped like our favourite Singapore foods at Mr. Merlion and Friends’ Hawker Fest, to enjoying EnlighTEN, a light show at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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.charmainephua.com
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AUG 7, 2025
07/08/25 - Travel Thursday (Helsinki Central Library Oodi)
Today on Travel Thursday, we explore Helsinki's Central Library, Oodi, which Charmaine claims is one of the best libraries in the world after her recent visit.
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.charmainephua.com
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AUG 6, 2025
06/08/25 - Midday Munchies (Chicken Rice - Steamed or Roasted)
Which does Singapore prefer: Steamed or Roasted Chicken? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Chicken Rice 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
☛ Facebook: @charmphua
☛ Website: www.charmainephua.com
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