Annisa Iwan, chief cheesemaker and founder of Milky Whey Cheese, shares with The Yum List her cheesemaking journey along with some of the challenges and successes she has had in the industry. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a cheesemaker. I s…
Interview
Kefir & Kombucha Global (K&K) Founders – Youri & Teresa
Youri and Teresa, co-founders of Kefir & Kombucha Global (K&K) chat with The Yum List about how they got into the business of making fermented drinks. Youri studied in Russia, France and Malaysia for his last year of a Masters in Information Technology. H…
Daniele Repetti, Chef of Il Nido del Picchio
Daniele Repetti, chef the Michelin-starred Il Nido del Picchio shares with The Yum List some thoughts on the restaurant scene and future plans. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I finished my hospitality training in an institute in Italy and star…
Chris Chung, Chef Bartender at Beta KL
Chris Chung, bartender at Beta KL, shares with The Yum List how he shifted from the kitchen to the bar and some funny stories along the way. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? When I was young in primary school, I liked to eat […]
Alex Anthony, General Manager Tora
Alex Anthony, the general manager of Lucky Tora – KL’s latest cocktail bar and Japanese restaurant opening – chats with The Yum List about what life is like “under the water.” What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am …
Kenneth Lee Hui Keat, Head Roaster at VCR
The Yum List chats with Kenneth Lee Hui Keat, head roaster at VCR and learns a little about life behind the scenes in one of KL’s most popular cafes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? It all started working in Starbucks like every an […]
Leisa Tyler, Founder Weeds & More
The Yum List gets to know Leisa Tyler, founder of Weeds & More and learns a little about the business of food growing. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We grow organic heirloom vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for restaurants and hotels in …
Demie Kim, La Maison Cointreau Bartender of the Year
Demie Kim, the winner of La Maison International Finals, 2018, chats with The Yum List about life behind the bar and how he got to where he is today. How did you feel after hearing your name announced as the winner of the La Maison Cointreau 2018 International Finals?…
Chef Markus Fasser, Golfino Restaurant, Austria
Chef Markus Fasser (pictured on the left with his wife Charlotte), former Formula One chef and currently head chef at Golfino Restaurant in Austria, chats to The Yum List about life behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I got into thi…
Mario Fraschini, Chef of Da Maurizio Phuket
In this interview with Chef Mario Fraschini of Da Maurizio Phuket, The Yum List uncovers some stories about life behind the scenes of one of Phuket’s most-loved restaurants. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? The hotel and restaurant indus…
Jiri Rakosnik, Marketing Director, Heineken Malaysia
Jiri Rakosnik, Marketing Director, Heineken Malaysia Berhad, shares with The Yum List some stories from behind the scenes. You’ve been building brands since 2004, with a large chunk of that time in the beer industry. Walk us through that journey. I love to create …
Herman Lee, Chef & Co-owner Extraction SS2
The Yum List chats with Herman Lee, chef and co-owner of Extraction SS2. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m in charge of the foods as well as the drinks menu of my cafe. I’m from a family of chefs. My mum is a […]