This week on Chef Bites, we speak to Chef Carlos Montobbio about the food he serves up at Esquina, upcoming pop-ups & wine dinners for the month of May, and his top 3 local hawker eats (and recommendations too)!

Listen to this episode 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

This week on Chef Bites, we speak to Chef Carlos Montobbio about the food he serves up at Esquina, upcoming pop-ups &amp; wine dinners for the month of May, and his top 3 local hawker eats (and recommendations too)!
Listen to this episode to find out more!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 10am-1pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

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.

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 &amp; good food.

Kiss Café with Charmaine Phua

Nothing brings people together like food. So let Charmaine help you find some joy and adventure, with Midday Munchies (for food and drink recommendations), Food for Thought, tips for travel, and special chef features.

Chef Bites (Chef Carlos of Esquina)

Which does Singapore prefer for their Chicken Chop: Black Pepper sauce or Mushroom sauce? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Chicken Chop 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

Which does Singapore prefer for their Chicken Chop: Black Pepper sauce or Mushroom sauce? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Chicken Chop 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 <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Midday Munchies (Chicken Chop: Black Pepper Sauce or Mushroom Sauce)

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting! 
Tuck into a takeaway gourmet roast or a New Year's Eve Tapas buffet from Pan Pacific Orchard, and
Enjoy gourmet treats from Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel in the comfort of your own home.

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

For Tasty Tuesday today, Charmaine shares a few recommendations for your festive feasting!&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tuck into a takeaway gourmet roast or a New Year's Eve Tapas buffet from <a href="panpacific.com/orchard">Pan Pacific Orchard</a>, and</li>
<li>Enjoy gourmet treats from <a href="festive.celebratorydelights.com">Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel</a> in the comfort of your own home.</li>
</ul>
Find out more in this episode of the podcast!
Kiss Cafe by Charmaine Phua happens on weekdays, 1pm to 4pm on <a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media.
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

Tasty Tuesday (Christmas 2025 Round-Up, Part 2)

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about Saffron, and an inspirational quote from Adam Brody of The O.C & Nobody Wants This fame, who celebrates his 46th 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

On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about Saffron, and an inspirational quote from Adam Brody of The O.C &amp; Nobody Wants This fame, who celebrates his 46th 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kiss92.sg/">Kiss92</a>, a station of SPH Media!
Follow her on social media for food recommendations and more: ☛ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmainephua">@charmainephua</a> ☛ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charmphua">@charmphua</a> ☛ Website: <a href="https://www.charmainephua.com">www.charmainephua.com</a>

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