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  • “I thought it was going to be easy”: This psych major pivoted to sell Mexican fusion in KL
    “I was always a bit worried if I were to get interviewed about my past because I don't have that typical chef childhood where they had their grandparents/parents inspire and teach them about food.” But what Calle Taco founder Ryan Chung lacks in inspiring childhood stories, he makes up for in his lived experiences and challenges, which he candidly shared with Vulcan Post. Like many of us, he didn’t know what he wanted to do after SPM, and so took the “generic” route of choosing between studying Psychology or Business. Ironically, though he chose Psychology, the entrepreneurial bug bit him...
  • Two more Holland Village food icons to close in 2025 as area loses popularity among S’poreans
    Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao Holland Village, and Wala Wala Cafe Bar—longtime tenants at Holland Village, have announced plans to close this year, after operating for two decades and over 30 years respectively. Crystal Jade, the parent company of Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao Holland Village, hinted at the closure in a promotion page, advertising a "Farewell Feast" at the outlet offering discounts of up to 30%. A Crystal Jade spokesperson told CNA Lifestyle on Friday (June 13) that Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao Holland Village will cease operations on June 30 after its...
  • Pushing boundaries: This S’porean cafe serves up drinks that look like science experiments
    As one of the people behind Common Man Coffee Roasters with 18 years of experience in F&B under her belt, one might think that Daphne Phee would be sick of coffee. Turns out she can't get enough, and believes that there's space for a "fourth wave" coffee culture—one that combines "speciality coffee craftsmanship with culinary innovation, new techniques and multi-sensory experiences." A lot of big words there, but what does it mean? Daphne's answer lies in Big Short Coffee. Seven coffees that change with the seasons Big Short Coffee isn't just your average café serving classic espressos and lattes; it...
  • Too many M’sian picklers are bottlenecked in tournaments, this upcoming hub aims to fix that
    [Written in partnership with Picklefox, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] There’s no doubt that pickleball has taken Malaysia by storm. We see courts popping up at every corner. Enthusiasts are complaining about certain courts being booked up days, if not weeks, in advance. Big corporations are trying to cash in on the hype.  One business that has been contributing and catering to this demand is Picklefox, a one-stop shop for all things pickleball.  Aligning with their vision to be the go-to name for pickleball enthusiasts, they’ve announced the launch of their dedicated pro facility, Mothership,...
  • Japanese ramen chain Kanada-Ya bids sayonara to Singapore as it closes all three outlets
    Japanese ramen chain Kanada-Ya has closed all three outlets in Singapore, following continued financial losses, The Straits Times reported today (June 12). The announcement follows its parent company, Aspen Group, revealing plans to wind up the business in a bourse filing to the Singapore Exchange on June 11. The document stated that the company will place Kamada-Ya SG and its wholly owned subsidiary Kanada-Ya Restaurants under creditors’ voluntary liquidation, as both entities are no longer able to meet their financial obligations. “The challenging conditions of Singapore’s food and beverage sector, including elevated operating costs and soft consumer spending patterns, have negatively...
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