“I think what’s exciting about contemporary art is the fact that it’s being made in this moment, and we are all part of that era of making. It’s really about our moment.”
Muhammad Fitri Bin Abdul Rahman (Fifi) and Manarul Hidayah Bin Sulman (Ayun) from The Coconut Club. Answers by Amir Jamil, Assistant General Manager and Swenn Chng, Assistant Store Manager /
“We don't mess around with our nasi lemak because we know that's what we do well, so we try to be more innovative with our drinks or other side dishes. For example, if you get a kueh bingka, we serve it with a scoop of ice cream. That's kind of like modernising the dish, but still keeping true to our roots.”
Benjamin Neo of Edible Garden City and Chef Leon from PARKROYAL Collection at Marina Bay /
“If you have an F&B business, building an onsite edible garden is great; it strengthens the farm-to-table element, reduces carbon footprint (harvested mere footsteps away), and allows chefs to try different local varieties that are not commonly-found otherwise."
“I’m grateful to be in a space of privilege where I can have the ability to look beyond myself, to think about things like social justice issues or how to make the world a better place.”