Ben Chin

Nov 27, 2024 | herworld.com | Ben Chin

From David Beckham-induced pandemonium at Pangaea to parties with larger-than-life plushies at Bang Bang, nightlife maven Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz has been through it all with some of the industry’s most outrageous moments. The Singapore-based New Yorker began her hospitality journey at just 14, and has since worn many hats in the industry, from bartending to working in bottle service to managing the coveted nightclub door in the United States.

Nov 24, 2024 | parched.asia | Ben Chin

Last month, the Global Brand Ambassador of Suntory Global Spirits was in town for Changi Airport Group’s glittering World of Wines & Spirits event, so we snagged ourselves a seat at his masterclass. Over caviar-topped wagyu and a sampling flight of the travel retail exclusive releases, the industry veteran detailed the brand’s journey to becoming “the most desirable single malt”.

Nov 19, 2024 | mainebeacon.com | Ben Chin

As election results continue to roll in, the process of interpreting those results has begun. This might seem premature, since it could be months before we have an accurate account of who actually voted in states. (Notoriously unreliable exit polls don’t count.)We do already know some things, though. We know that Republicans, led by President-elect Donald Trump, will hold complete control all three branches of our federal government.

Oct 23, 2024 | thepeak.com.my | Ben Chin

by As sake brewer Yamamoto Yumika sprinkles koji spores onto sheets of rice, her movements methodical and unhurried, the air around her is redolent with the sweet, nutty aroma of the koji. The brewery’s atmosphere is still hazy and rich with microbial activity.

Oct 20, 2024 | thepeakmagazine.com.sg | Kenneth Goh |Ben Chin

From David Beckham-induced pandemonium at Pangaea to parties with larger-than-life plushies at Bang Bang, nightlife maven Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz has been through it all with some of the industry’s most outrageous moments. The Singapore-based New Yorker began her hospitality journey at just 14, and has since worn many hats in the industry, from bartending to working in bottle service to managing the coveted nightclub door in the United States.