Interview

Rich Callahan Photographer

Rich Callahan – Contributing Photographer TYL

Rich Callahan Rich Callahan, contributing photographer at The Yum List, shares a little about his background, food and travel preferences and gives some insight into his role. What’s your role at The Yum List? I am a contributing photographer and lead sma…

Thierry Schuller, Executive Chef, Kappa Senses Ubud

Thierry Schuller -Exec Chef-Kappa Senses Ubud

Thierry Schuller – Executive Chef , Kappa Senses Ubud In this interview, Thierry Schuller, executive chef at Kappa Senses Ubud, shares some insight from over 40 years in the food and beverage industry! What do you do? My core responsibility is managing the …

Chef Dom Hammond Tanaman Potato Head Bali

Dom Hammond – Head Chef Tanaman, Bali

Dom Hammond In this interview, Dom Hammond, head chef of Tanaman at Potato Head, Bali, shares how she got into the industry and her future plans. What do you do? I am the head chef of Tanaman at Potato Head, Bali. I lead the research and development of the restaurant, […]

Chef Alit Mendala

Alit Mendala, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Chef Alit Mendala In this interview, Alit Mendala, executive chef of Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort, gives some insight into the kitchens on the property and shares his thoughts on the food scene in Bali. What do you do? I showcase local ingredients into high-en…

Founders of The Daily Fix - Julian & Soo

Co-founders of The Daily Fix – Julian & Soo

Co-founders of The Daily Fix – Julian & Soo In this interview, Julian and Soo, co-founders of The Daily Fix in Malacca and associated cafes and bakery, share their humble beginnings and future plans. What do you do? Julian focuses on the cafes’ br…

Chef Gaetan Christopher Biesuz

Gaetan Christopher Biesuz, Raffles Bali

Gaetan Christopher Biesuz In this interview, chef Gaetan Christopher Biesuz, Director of Culinary at Raffles Bali, describes the team’s vision, some stories from behind the scenes and future plans. What do you do? As Director of Culinary, I oversee all f…

Aaron Phua Founder Chef Fifty Tales

Aaron Phua – Chef & Co-Owner of Fifty Tales

Aaron Phua In this interview, Aaron Phua, founder, chef and co-owner of Fifty Tales, shares his backstory and future plans. What do you do? I take charge mainly of the noodle menu, drinks menu and also the front of house. How did you get into the industry? I got into […]

Suzie A Ahmad spa manager Amaala Langkawi

Suzie A Ahmad – Director of Spa & Wellness

Suzie A Ahmad In this interview, Suzie A Ahmad, director of spa and wellness at Amaala by Ambong-Ambong in Langkawi, tells what her role involves and shares some interesting behind-the-scenes stories. What do you do? I am the Director of Spa & Wellness at Amaa…

Kaito Chef - Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah

Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah -Kaito

Chef Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah In this interview, Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah, executive chef and co-owner of Kaito tells of his journey in the kitchen and accomplishments along the way. What do you do? I am the executive chef and co-owner of Kaito. I …

Chef Sandhy Putra Permana Andaz Bali

Sandhy Putra Permana, Chef de Cuisine, Andaz Bali

Sandhy Putra Permana In this interview, Sandhy Putra Permana, Chef de Cuisine for Village Square at Andaz Bali, tells of his journey in the food and beverage industry. What do you do? I am the Chef de Cuisine for Village Square in Andaz Bali. I am overlooking four res…

Bimmy Soh Fifty Tales Dim Sum Chef Malaysia

Bimmy Soh, Co-founder of Fifty Tales

Bimmy Soh In this interview, Bimmy Soh, co-founder of Fifty Tales, tells of his journey in the industry and some of his proudest moments. What do you do? I am a dim sum zai and co-founder of Fifty Tales. How did you get into the industry? I graduated from hospitality […]

Chef Marc Raphael Joseph The Bread Bar TTDI

Marc Raphael Joseph, Chef-owner The Bread Bar

Marc Raphael Joseph In this interview, Marc Raphael Joseph, chef-owner of The Bread Bar, shares his story and advice for anyone wanting to open their own restaurant. How did you get into the industry? I’ve always felt like the creative type from an early age…