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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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Owners of hawker stall chain Jofa make bold move to open $400,000 coffee shop in tough F&B year

Mr Joel Tan, co-founder of western grill stall Jofa Grill.
Mr Joel Tan, co-founder of western grill stall Jofa Grill.

Marketing agency BrandTok faces social media storm over alleged undelivered videos

Mr Sam Heedy, the owner of BradnTok puts up a video addressing issues clients have brought up on social media.
Mr Sam Heedy, the owner of BradnTok puts up a video addressing issues clients have brought up on social media.

Video of ex-actor Huang Yiliang’s hawker stall assistant posted online, she considers quitting job

Former actor Huang Yiliang says he will continue running his stall even if his stall assistant quits.
Former actor Huang Yiliang says he will continue running his stall even if his stall assistant quits.

Former actor Huang Yiliang taken to hospital after being assaulted at Circuit Road hawker stall

Huang Yiliang claimed to have been hit on his right ear from behind after tensions flared between him and the neighbouring stall owner.
Huang Yiliang claimed to have been hit on his right ear from behind after tensions flared between him and the neighbouring stall owner.

Craving osmanthus cake in hit C-drama Pursuit Of Jade? Here’s the recipe

Chef Edward Chong of Peach Blossoms at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay recreates the Osmanthus Cake from Chinese drama Pursuit Of Jade.
Chef Edward Chong of Peach Blossoms at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay recreates the Osmanthus Cake from Chinese drama Pursuit Of Jade.

Hawker trio built curry puffs into a $500,000 business in a year

From left: Mr Brandon Lim and his brother, Mr Lim Yuan Ming, co-owners of What The Puff.
From left: Mr Brandon Lim and his brother, Mr Lim Yuan Ming, co-owners of What The Puff.

Vegetarian ‘chicken’ rice that looks like the real thing at 33 Vegetarian Food

33 Vegetarian Food specialises in vegetarian chicken rice.
33 Vegetarian Food specialises in vegetarian chicken rice.

Banh mi shop Bami Express rolls out freshly baked pizzas from $7 using Italian flour

From left (clockwise): Pepperoni Pizza, Four Cheese Pizzw and Pesto With Spinach And Mushroom at Bami Express.
From left (clockwise): Pepperoni Pizza, Four Cheese Pizzw and Pesto With Spinach And Mushroom at Bami Express.

Former fine-dining chef Daniel Bong cooks Malaysian-style nasi lemak with heart in Tanjong Pagar

Mr Daniel Bong operates 108 The Nasi Lemak Shop in Tanjong Pagar.
Mr Daniel Bong operates 108 The Nasi Lemak Shop in Tanjong Pagar.

Family matters: A daughter’s note and a wedding diet lead two couples to start food ventures

Mr Yap Hong Eng, his wife Betty and their daughter Skylar at their Famiglia Panizza foodcourt outlet (left), and married couple Andy Toh and Cheree Chew at their cafe, Oatsome.
Mr Yap Hong Eng, his wife Betty and their daughter Skylar at their Famiglia Panizza foodcourt outlet (left), and married couple Andy Toh and Cheree Chew at their cafe, Oatsome.

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