SIMPLY DIVINE 'The whole goal of Park Bench Deli is to make tasty, satisfying sandwiches with some swagger - the kind that we crave after a long day in the kitchen,' says Chef Tan; (above) beef pastrami sandwich. - PARK BENCH DELI PHOTOS: ELTON CHEONG

'The industry as a whole is paying more attention to 'alternative' mediums to sell food. I feel that common problems like high rent and lack of a good labour force hamstring us as an industry. Those with new ideas look to introduce their concepts in ways that enable their businesses to remain viable.' Ming Tan (above left) with Andrei Soen (centre) and Kyle Henderson

EDIBLE ART Aesthetics and beautiful packaging will play a big part in the offerings at Janice Wong’s retail space, where dessert fiends can expect cakes, pastries, chocolates and ice creams arranged in a visually appealing way; (above) Chocolate takes unexpected forms at Chef Wong’s retail space. - PHOTO: JW RETAIL

EDIBLE ART Aesthetics and beautiful packaging will play a big part in the offerings at Janice Wong’s retail space, where dessert fiends can expect cakes, pastries, chocolates and ice creams arranged in a visually appealing way; (above) Chocolate takes unexpected forms at Chef Wong’s retail space. - PHOTO: JW RETAIL

FAST AND CASUAL Jeremy Nguee’s (left, with Teo Boon Chuan, head chef of Preparazzi) latest brainchild is Bazuka Yakibuta, a fast-casual franchise that will offer crackling roast and caramelised char siew atop short grain rice with a splash of lard-soya sauce and complemented with home-made chilli sauce and pickles. - PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN

FAST AND CASUAL Jeremy Nguee’s (with Teo Boon Chuan, head chef of Preparazzi) latest brainchild is Bazuka Yakibuta, a fast-casual franchise that will offer crackling roast and caramelised char siew atop short grain rice with a splash of lard-soya sauce and complemented with home-made chilli sauce and pickles (above). - PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN

CHEF WONG ‘It is going to be like an interactive wonderland. I wanted to do something that is accessible to the public. With a retail front, we can reach out to more people and showcase all our creativity.’ - FILE PHOTO