Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong

5:51 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie.

In this episode, Sumiko Tan hosts Singapore's pastry queen Janice Wong, the 37-year-old chef of 2am:dessertbar known for her artistic dessert creations.

1. Reflecting on a year disrupted by Covid-19 (1:27)
2. The Singaporean palate and the difference with the Japanese for example (2:19)
3. How Covid-19 united surviving local F&B industry companies and resulted in unique collaborations for customers (3:17)
4. Advice for young chefs: Identity and ability to adapt (4:12)

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Produced by: Sumiko Tan, ST Video team and Ernest Luis

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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