
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, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & 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, travel tips and chef features too! Because nothing brings people together like adventures & good food.
Language:
English
Episodes
Travel Thursday (Riga, Latvia)
5/15/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we venture to Riga, the capital of Latvia, to discover some highlights of their Old Town (which is a UNESCO World Heritage site), festivals, secret corners, and food 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:22
Midday Munchies (Sauerkraut Fish or Hot & Sour Soup)
5/14/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Sauerkraut Fish 酸菜鱼 or Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both dishes 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:10:02
Chef Bites (Chef Dean Bush of Opus Bar & Grill)
5/13/2025
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Dean Bush of Opus Bar & Grill talks about what fans his fire and passion for the grill, and shares the latest offerings at the restaurant!
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:13:40
Friday Forecast (09May2025)
5/9/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we shine the spotlight on the return of Shakespeare In The Park, free LEGO for Mothers' Day, and the last of Miffy at Changi Airport.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:37
Travel Thursday (Tallinn, Estonia)
5/8/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we venture to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to discover some highlights of their Old Town, arts scene, nature and food 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:05:28
Midday Munchies (Fries: Shoestring or Thick-Cut)
5/7/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Shoestring or Thich-Cut Fries? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for all kinds of fries 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:09:56
Tasty Tuesday (Station by Kotuwa)
5/6/2025
For Tasty Tuesday today, we share some of the highlights of Chef Rishi Naleendra's newest opening, Station by Kotuwa, an offshoot of his Sri Lankan restaurant, Kotuwa.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:50
Food For Thought (Bacalhau & Henry Cavill)
5/5/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about Bacalhau (a.k.a. salted cod), plus, an inspirational quote from Henry Cavill, who turns 42 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:21
Friday Forecast (02May2025)
5/5/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we shine the spotlight on The Car Expo this weekend, and the month-long HeritageFest experience at HOMEGROUND.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:54
Midday Munchies (Satay Beehoon or Dan Dan Noodles)
4/30/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Satay Beehoon or Dan Dan Noodles? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for both dishes 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:08:40
Chef Bites (Chef Andre Chiang of Restaurant Andre, RAW Taipei & Bon Broth)
4/29/2025
This week on Chef Bites, Chef Andre Chiang of Restaurant Andre, RAW Taipei & Bon Broth returns to #ChefBites to share more about his latest book titled Fragments of Time, his favourite eatery in Taipei, and what's next on his agenda.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:13:26
Food For Thought (Popcorn & Jessica Alba)
4/28/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about popcorn, plus, an inspirational quote from Jessica Alba, who turns 44 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:23
Friday Forecast (25Apr2025)
4/25/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we shine the spotlight on a screenprinting workshop by The Corner Shop x STPI that's happening across the next 2 Saturdays (26th April & 3rd May 2025), and an epic pop-up for pizza fans at Anto Pizza E Aperitivi.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:02:51
Travel Thursday (Svalbard, Norway)
4/24/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we find out about some highlights and interesting spots to explore in Svalbard, Norway, known for its Midnight Sun, raw untouched nature, and daytime Northern Lights 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:03:59
Midday Munchies (Chicken or Mutton Biryani)
4/23/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Chicken or Mutton Biryani? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for Biryani 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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:10:26
Tasty Tuesday (Mare Hachikyo)
4/22/2025
For Tasty Tuesday today, we enjoy the flavours of Sapporo right here in Singapore (including overflowing bowls of ikura), at Mare Hachikyo's first overseas outpost at Palais Renaissance.
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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:04:17
Food For Thought (Tea & James McAvoy)
4/21/2025
On today's Food For Thought, Charmaine shares some fun facts about tea on National Tea Day, plus, an inspirational quote from James McAvoy (aka Charles Xavier from the X-Men movies), as he turns 46 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:00:02:28
Friday Forecast (18Apr2025)
4/18/2025
For Friday Forecast this week, we shine the spotlight on a Sake Festival that's happening this weekend (19th & 20th April 2025), where you can enjoy 3 hours worth of free-flow sake, and a wide variety of bottles at a discounted price.
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:00:01:32
Travel Thursday (Chefchaouen, Morocco)
4/17/2025
Today on Travel Thursday, we find out about some highlights and interesting spots to explore in Chefchaouen, Morocco, known for it's picturesque village that's painted blue.
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:00:03:57
Midday Munchies (Salmon or Tuna Sashimi)
4/16/2025
Which does Singapore prefer: Salmon or Tuna Sashimi? Listen to find out, and get all the best fan recommendations for sashimi 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:00:08:35