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Featured recipe · Singaporean
Singapore Laksa
Rice noodles, prawns and tofu puffs in a fragrant coconut broth, finished with sambal.
November recipe picks
A creamy mushroom soup, peppery prawns and a wine-braised side for the November table.
Soup
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Smooth mushrooms, garlic and thyme, finished with crème fraîche.
Malaysian
Malaysian Black Pepper Prawns
Juicy prawns with a glossy pepper sauce, sweet peppers and curry leaves.
Side dish
Red Wine-Braised Onions
Soft red onions braised with red wine, balsamic vinegar and thyme.
Book spotlight
Hospitality at Heart
For chefs, hospitality students and team leaders who want to welcome guests well, support their people and handle the realities of service.
- Build a thoughtful, consistent service culture.
- Handle pressure, complaints and service recovery with care.
- Lead people through the everyday work of hospitality.
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Hospitality operations
Preparing for Singapore’s Grand Prix weekend
A look at the kitchen and service planning behind a major event weekend.
From the archive · 28 September 2026
Hotel openings
Two hotel arrivals planned for Kuala Lumpur
What planned dining and event spaces could mean for guests and hospitality teams.
From the archive · 28 September 2026
Hospitality technology
Accor’s ALL Concierge: what it means for hotel teams
Why accurate information and a clear handover to people matter in digital guest service.
From the archive · 28 September 2026
Behind the recipes
I’m Sixto Carreon, a Filipino chef, cookbook author and hospitality writer based in Singapore. More than 14 years in luxury hospitality shape the way I cook and tell stories: with practical detail, respect for food cultures and care for the people at the table.
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