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Hedy Khoo

Senior Correspondent

Hedy is senior correspondent at The Straits Times. She covers food-related news, from the best affordable eats to in-depth stories of people who inhabit the food and beverage industry. Hedy started her career in journalism as a photojournalist and worked at several publications, including The New Paper, where she was a food columnist for a decade. She firmly believes the best kind of cooking comes from the heart, not from the use of luxury ingredients.

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New Haji Lane dessert shop Prazena serves Prague-inspired chimney cakes with low-sugar soft serve

Matcha In Summer (right) at Prazena. Cocoa After Midnight features dark chocolate soft serve.
Matcha In Summer (right) at Prazena. Cocoa After Midnight features dark chocolate soft serve.

Korean Craft Collective: Festival for South Korean craft brews and food at New Bahru

Yangnyeom Chicken Burger (left) is one of the food items Odem will be selling the Korean Craft Collective festival. Byeolsan Yuja created by Yangjudoga Brewery will be available for sale at the Korean Craft Collective..
Yangnyeom Chicken Burger (left) is one of the food items Odem will be selling the Korean Craft Collective festival. Byeolsan Yuja created by Yangjudoga Brewery will be available for sale at the Korean Craft Collective..

Nasi kandar and South Indian mess-style restaurants target gaps in the Singapore market

(Clockwise from top left) Co-owner Sirajudeen Abuthahir at Nasi Kandar Saddam, Meal Sotong and Meal Ayam Madu at Yaseem Nasi Kandar restaurant, Ramnad Ponni Mess co-owner Mohamed Ansar Ali at his South Indian mess-style eatery, and Madurai-style Mutton Briyani, Bun Parotta and Paruthipal at Kumar Mess.
(Clockwise from top left) Co-owner Sirajudeen Abuthahir at Nasi Kandar Saddam, Meal Sotong and Meal Ayam Madu at Yaseem Nasi Kandar restaurant, Ramnad Ponni Mess co-owner Mohamed Ansar Ali at his South Indian mess-style eatery, and Madurai-style Mutton Briyani, Bun Parotta and Paruthipal at Kumar Mess.

Foreign-born hawkers spicing up S’pore’s hawker scene with flavours from home countries

Mr Yahiaoui El-Hani (left)at his stall MareMyst, which serves North African dishes. Mr Omar Alnaimi is the owner of hawker-style Pete's Mediterranean Grill, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in November.
Mr Yahiaoui El-Hani (left)at his stall MareMyst, which serves North African dishes. Mr Omar Alnaimi is the owner of hawker-style Pete's Mediterranean Grill, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in November.

Widow invests $800,000 to start S'pore hawker culture experience centre in honour of late husband

Ms Lena Lee at Jiak 99, a hawker edutainment spot that introduces locals and tourists to Singapore’s hawker culture.
Ms Lena Lee at Jiak 99, a hawker edutainment spot that introduces locals and tourists to Singapore’s hawker culture.

Seoul Noodle Shop at VivoCity serves freshly made noodles in hearty soups

From top, clockwise, Morning Glory Shrimp Pancake, Half Chicken Noodles and Pork Bone Spicy Noodles at Seoul Noodle Shop at VivoCity.
From top, clockwise, Morning Glory Shrimp Pancake, Half Chicken Noodles and Pork Bone Spicy Noodles at Seoul Noodle Shop at VivoCity.

Xiao Hei Tze Char opens in Bedok with new signature dishes of Mala Crab and Pork Knuckle

From top left, clockwise: Signature Pork Knuckle, Giant Oyster Omelette and Mala Crab at Xiao Hei Tze Char’s new outlet in New Upper Changi Road.
From top left, clockwise: Signature Pork Knuckle, Giant Oyster Omelette and Mala Crab at Xiao Hei Tze Char’s new outlet in New Upper Changi Road.

From fame to fallout, zi char chef Devid Retanasamy starts over at 42

Mr Devid Retanasamy, 42, at the Hougang franchised outlet under his new Xiao Hei Tze Char brand.
Mr Devid Retanasamy, 42, at the Hougang franchised outlet under his new Xiao Hei Tze Char brand.

Multi-generational F&B families: How S’pore food brands like Nya Nya and LiXin carry heritage forward

Mr Lim Lee Seng and his son, Mr Eddie Lim, at LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles at ESR BizPark@ Chai Chee outlet.
Mr Lim Lee Seng and his son, Mr Eddie Lim, at LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles at ESR BizPark@ Chai Chee outlet.

Value maxxing for Chinese New Year: Amp up your hotpot with 18 items, from lobster tail to oden

Elevate your festive hotpot with value-for-money ingredients.
Elevate your festive hotpot with value-for-money ingredients.

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