HBO Originals The Sympathizer limited series on HBO and HBO GO debuts

The Sympathizer is a limited series by HBO Original and debuted on HBO and HBO GO. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the Vietnam War, where he discovers that he is still leading spying days in his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles.

Photo credits HBO, Hopper Stone, HBO GO

The cast includes Emmy® winner Sandra Oh and Academy Award® nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong and is co-showrun and executive produced by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar.

Watch the Sympathizer on HBO and HBO GO or subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.sg/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as S$9.99/month.  HBO GO is available via StarHub, Singtel and meWatch, on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV, with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.

CHOCOELF X Singapore Heritage Brands Fusion Flavours Chocolate Bars

CHOCOELF chocolate collaborates with 3 Singapore food heritage brands, Tai Hua Food Industries (soy sauce brewer), Fragrance Foodstuff (barbecued meat maker), and Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee (speciality coffee roaster) to infuse the unique flavours, blending more than 150 years of heritage to create fusion flavours chocolate bars like Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew.

Experience the flavours with an Asian twist, offering a sweet and savoury blend of the essence of Singapore's multicultural palate.

CHOCOELF x Tai Hua: Umami Soy Brew Chocolate Bar 

Leveraging on Tai Hua Food Industries 77-year legacy in soy sauce making,  this one-of-a-kind chocolate creation gives both sweet and salty sensations with each bite, a slight similarity but a stronger salty classical salted caramel flavour.

CHOCOELF x Fragrance Foodstuff: Fluffy Chicken Floss Chocolate Bar 

Developed with Fragrance Foodstuff expertise of 55 years in bak kwa and Asian meat snacks, Fragrance intricately-made fluffy chicken floss was scattered  between the sweet milk chocolate layers with chicken floss, adding crunchiness to the chocolate with its distinctive savoury flavour intact.

CHOCOELF x Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee: Black Cold Brew Chocolate Bar

Revered for their decade-long expertise in specialty coffee roasting, the utmost Black Cold Brew with Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is infused with strong aromatic notes of cold brew coffee and rich dark chocolate. Great for coffee lovers.

CHOCOELF’s new chocolate bars - Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and Black Cold Brew as well as best sellers Kaya Toast, Orchid Vanilla, Nanyang Coffee and Chilli Pepper are available for purchase at CHOCOELF Specialty Chocolate Cafe at 232 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058781, through 11 duty-free chocolate stores at Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as different locations listed at www.chocoelf.com

Review : Sodexo X Culinary Chefs Epicurean Oma-Kaki Dining Workplace Experience

Sodexo, the global leader in food services, corporate catering and facilities management launches an epicurean culinary Oma-Kaki 2024 menu with renowned Singapore chefs - Chef Maxine Ngooi, Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery; Chef Jordi Noguera, Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform and Chef Damian D'Silva, Rempapa for Sodexo Oma-Kaki workplace dining experience.

Chef Bjorn Shen collaboration with Sodexo in 2022 was well received and this Oma-Kaki collaboration with 3 popular chefs looks set to be a winning recipe.

Transforming the workplace dining experience, Sodexo Oma-Kaki features a unique culinary fusion menu to elevate dining with business associates or team-bonding session with colleagues, a game changer in the traditional landscape of institutional catering with its exclusive culinary experiences.

Oma-Kaki—which is a combination of "omakase", the Japanese term for "chef's choice", and “kaki”, the Singlish word for "friend" - a collaboration with culinary masters to co-create exclusive menus for Sodexo’s customers, which will be launched throughout 2024, for International Women's Day, Earth Day and Christmas season.

"Oma-Kaki will not only elevate the workplace dining experience but also create a platform for employees to connect, celebrate, and build stronger relationships with each other,” said Abel Ariza, Managing Director of Sodexo MYSG.

SODEXO Oma-Kaki epicurean limited edition exclusive menus for clients from March 8 to December

Chef Maxine Ngooi, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Tigerlily Patisserie and Chin Mee Chin Bakery - International Women’s Day - 2024, March 8 

Known for her sweet and savoury creations, Chef Ngooi combines classical French techniques with local touches that aims to bring diverse global flavours and push the spirit of empowerment through flavours enjoyed by many.

Among her intriguing range of items are the delightful Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux, creamy Banana & Milk Chocolate Gateau De Voyage and the punchy spicy Garam Masala Mango.

For local fusion bites, try the Thai Sweet Chilli Prawn Toast, Laksa Babka, Chicken Ham Chilli Jam Bikini  which is actually a petite bite size sandwich.

The Coffee Dulcey Petit Gateaux is more chocolately with just a hint of coffee, which simply melt as it touches your taste buds while the chunks of mango goes well with the creamy cheese.

Chef Jordi Noguera, Founder and Co-Owner of Singapore’s FOC Group and Sodexo’s Head of Food Platform - Earth Day 2024, April 22

Popular for his plant-based cuisine with Spanish twists, Chef Noguera's menu will highlight his dedication to using fresh ingredients to celebrate his Spanish and Catalan roots.

From meats to vegetables to fruits, Chef Noguera’s alluring culinary selection includes Vegan Mushroom Stuffed Peppers, Feta “Envoltini” , Grilled Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki, Compressed Macedonia and Honey Pistachio Tiramisu.

The vegan mushroom stuffed peppers is delicious enough to turn vegan for a day while feta envoltini light crispy puff will tempt you to skip gym for another day and the honey pistachio tiramisu have just the right crunch with hints of honey.

Chef Damian D'Silva, Founder and Executive Chef of Rempapa - Christmas Season December 2024

Chef Damian combined traditional Christmas flavours with a distinctive twist inspired by his Peranakan heritage.

Known for his multicultural cuisines at his restaurant Rempapa, Chef D’Silva’s signature offerings include popular Peranakan “comfort food” like Pie Tee, Seafood Ngoh Hiang, Jengagan, Mandarin Huat Kueh and Nyonya kueh like Kosui, Kueh Salat and Talam Ubi.

Kwee Pie Tee topped with a succulent prawn, freshly cooked radish and crunchy pie shell with a dollop of sambal chilli is definitely a crowd favourite while Kueh Kosui seems the most popular choice for kuehs and Kueh Salat is definitely lemak enough. 

Visit Sodexo.sg for more information on the Sodexo’s Oma-Kaki culinary exerience to elevate your workplace dining.