By Stephanie PehWith Southeast Asia’s rich and interconnected food culture as its backdrop, Conversations Around Food explores the human side of those who dedicate their lives to feeding others with purpose. Format: PaperbackPages: 199 - Conversations Around Food delves into the untold stories behind F&B establishments, shifting the focus from what’s on the plate to the people behind it. Spanning candid conversations from 2019 to 2024, this book offers a glimpse into the lives of chefs, chef-owners, farmers, a chocolatier, a baker, and a bartender, documenting how they navigate the highs and lows of their professions. Featuring:Anupas ‘Kong’ Premanuwat, Ku Bar (TH)Darren Teoh, Dewakan (MY)Dylan Eitharong, Haawm (TH)Ethel Hoon, Hoon’s Singapore (SG)Gan Ming Kiat, Mustard Seed (SG)Jaslyn Chua, Bingo (SG)Jordy & May Navarra, Toyo Eatery (PH)Ken Loon, Naked Finn (SG)Lisa Ngan & Pete Teo, A Little Farm On The Hill (MY)Mac Gyver, Akar Restaurant and Bar (IN)Mint Jarukittikun & Prin Polsuk, Samrub Samrub Thai (TH)Nicco Santos, Celera (PH)Ong Ning-Geng, Chocolate Concierge (MY)Peh Lee Soon, White House Teochew Porridge (SG)Summer Le, Nén (VN)
