My passion lies in animal welfare. I spend every Sunday at a local animal shelter tending to the needs of the many dogs that live there. We have about 100 of them currently and most of them were rescued off the streets. Typically, their kennels are cleaned before I take them out for walks followed ...
There is a Chinese saying “Love can move a mountain!” But what about a moving train? Mr. Sergei Mikhailov* knew exactly what to send to his wife on her birthday – a bouquet of special flowers, but the name of the flowers did not come readily to mind. Mr Mikhail and his wife had come ...
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The best stories are truthful, unspoken and universal. Born and raised in the Garden City that is Singapore, I have always being a true blue city dweller. Growing up amidst urban housing, modern transportation and technology, I certainly have lived a very comfortable life. Yet, my passion is trekking, a sport that involves walking long ...
As I approach my 6th year at Aspire Lifestyles, I have been reflecting on my journey with the business. Going through my fond memories of the first day, all the major changes that took place and several positions held throughout the years, I would credit our success today to the culture of teamwork and diversity ...
There is a Chinese saying “Love can move a mountain!” But what about a moving train? Mr. Lai was taking his girlfriend on a trip to celebrate her birthday. They were scheduled to be on a train journey on that day itself and he wanted to surprise her with a birthday cake and a bouquet ...
Few offspring in this day and age would want to follow in their parents footsteps, much less take over the family business. But not Chef Heinz Reitbauer. Since joining his parents at Steirereck as a partner in 1996, he’s very much grown into his own man, establishing himself as a force culinaire in the kitchen. ...
Chef Virgilio Martinez of Central, No.5 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, is one unconventional chef. To start with, the menu at his restaurant does not feature names of dishes, rather they are described by altitudes, climates and biodiversity. To enjoy a degustation at Central is like travelling all through the South American country ...
Aspire Lifestyles catches up with Chef Barber post-awards to find out more about his passions and his two restaurant babies.
Chef Glen Ballis began his culinary journey over thirty years ago in Melbourne, Australia when he worked as a dishwasher while attending culinary school. Upon graduation, his culinary talents would bring him to Thailand, Malaysia, Shanghai, Indonesia, Hong Kong, UK and finally Russia. During which time, he worked for Hyatt International, Bayan Tree Resorts, Shangri-la ...