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Here’s what you missed from Chope’s food photography workshop with Dishtag

 If there’s someone we trust to take a drool-worthy photo, it’s got to be the folks at Dishtag. A search and social platform dedicated to food, Dishtag busted out their best photographers to coach over 20 lucky participants in a joint workshop, ‘Learn How to Take the Perfect Food Photo’.

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Tickets sold out in just a few hours, and it’s not surprising why. Budding food photographers picked up tips and tricks on food styling, lighting and composition, making sure they had all the right tools in their arsenal for an amazing portfolio. A complimentary Porterhouse brunch buffet spread was prepared, giving them the opportunity to test out the new skills they’ve learned. 

Participants capturing the drool-worthy food in different angles
Dishtag’s photographers explaining the skills of shooting food
[@francfranc_hk_official’s chic tableware & @porterhousehk’s delicious food and venue]

Capturing moments and memories on Instagram, a photo contest encouraged participants to take a shot (pun intended) at impressing judges and their fellow attendees. Winners walked away with a teapot set from Franc Franc. On top of that, a free Francfranc PUTON Cup Cover Hat was also gifted to all participants. 

Check out the excellent work from the winners users:

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Chope X Dishtag 「食物造型及攝影班」活動精彩回顧

Chope於9月21日聯乘美食社交平台Dishtag舉行了「食物造型及攝影班」活動,用戶的反應非常熱烈,活動公佈當天名額便火速兌換完畢。當天有幸邀請到Dishtag的專業食物造型及攝影師教導20多位參加者食物攝影的技巧,大家不只盡情享用Porterhouse的假日自助Brunch,更獲得日本人氣家品品牌Francfranc送出的禮帽杯蓋,可謂滿載而歸!

以下讓我們一起重溫當日的精彩時刻吧!

一衆參加者非常投入,希望拍出食物最誘人的一刻。
Dishtag專業食物造型及攝影師向參加者講解拍攝食物的技巧。
攝影班上展示的精緻餐具均由Francfranc 贊助。
參加者把攝影技巧學以致用,以Porterhouse的食物拍攝多張食物照片

品嘗美味Brunch自助餐的同時,一衆參加者亦把自己在活動中拍攝得最滿意的食物照片上傳到Instagram參加決賽,由Dishtag的專業攝影師評審,即場挑選3幅「學有所成」的得獎作品,3位得獎者更獲贈由Francfranc送出的精緻茶具套裝,氣氛熱鬧。

得獎作品欣賞: 

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未來Chope將舉辦更多精彩活動, 快點訂閲Chope最新資訊,密切留意吧 !

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Lifestyle Singapore Singapore

What Kind of Foodie Are You, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality

Do you love discovering new foods or are you happy with the tried-and-tested favourites? Are you a solo diner or a socialite? We’re digging deep into your foodie habits, based on your MBTI personality test!

 

Analysts

INTJ

INTJ

As imaginative and strategic thinkers, INTJs are the foodies you trust to make sure everything is going according to plan. Worried about not having a table at your favourite restaurant? They’re way ahead of you. Get your INTJ bestie to help you find the perfect spot for your next dinner gathering – they can tell you the best places in Singapore for Japanese, Italian, and then some.

 

INTP

INTP

If you’re looking for someone who thinks out of the box, no one fits the bill better than an INTP. Known to be innovative inventors who love discovering delicious new spots for their friends, INTPs will make sure that your next dining experience is always an unforgettable one – even if it’s a little quirky, sometimes.

ENTJ

ENTJ

Known as the “Commander” of the 16 personalities, ENTJs are bold, imaginative, and determined foodies who will always make sure that their dining experiences are impeccable. Always trust an ENTJ for the best decisions when it comes to the perfect dining experience. Whether it’s their favourite barbecue spot or a hunt for some of the most unique cuisines on the island, an ENTJ never falls short in discovering the best dining choices for a good night out.

ENTP

ENTP

No one goes against the norm quite like an ENTP does when it comes to food. Smart and curious, ENTPs are foodies who can’t resist a gastronomical challenge, and they’re always on a hunt for something that defies convention. How to spot an ENTP, you ask? You’ll probably find them setting up camp at fusion spots and the latest eateries that are under the radar. Not that they won’t give the mainstream restaurants a try, though – it’s just that they’ve probably been there before it became popular.

 

Diplomats

INFJ

INFJ

An INFJ foodie may not always have strong opinions when it comes to eating in a group, but #trust – these gourmands know what they like and what they don’t like. They don’t just follow the crowd either; as careful planners, they prefer to do ample research on what they’re about to fork out good money for.

Next time, ask your INFJ friend for their favourite restaurants: you might be surprised with the list that they’ve amassed over time, most of which are hidden spots and quiet enclaves with some of the best eats in town.

 

INFP

INFP

Ahh, INFP – kind, altruistic foodies who will always make sure that others are satisfied and well-fed before they are. They will always choose the best spots for their loved ones, sometimes forgoing their own food preference just to make sure everyone has a good time. For these foodies, restaurants with amazing food that can accommodate large groups are the perfect hangouts. If there’s one thing these foodies love more than eating it’s the fact that they’re eating with their favourite people.

 

ENFJ

ENFJ

As a foodie, ENFJs are always ready to share their favourite spots with their families and friends. With their charismatic and inspiring qualities, it’s easy to trust them anyway – after all, they do have impeccable tastes. From the best bars in Asia to the best meals under $30, they’re most likely to be ones to discover a good eatery before it gets famous.

ENFP

ENFP

Know a foodie who’s enthusiastic, creative, and a sociable free spirit? They’re most likely to be ENFPs. These type of diners live to eat, so they’re always up for enjoying any kind of food that comes their way. They love getting creative too, so you’ll find them at establishments that allow them to customise their food such as Wrap & Roll, Alt. Pizza, and so forth.

 

Sentinels

ISTJ

ISTJ

You know that one foodie in your group whom everyone counts on for restaurant recommendations that fit any price points and are guaranteed to satisfy? They’re most probably an ISTJ. You won’t find ISTJ foodies wasting a single calorie on bad food because these epicureans know where to go, the right dishes to order, and the vouchers to score so that you can enjoy yourselves to the fullest without breaking the bank.

ISFJ

ISFJ

There’s no doubting that family and friends come first for the dedicated ISFJs. Always ready to defend, nothing comes in between them and their loved ones. Loyal to a fault, ISFJs rarely venture beyond the restaurants that they know and love. Sometimes, you can even find them dining alone rather than trying somewhere new. Not that they mind, though – they might even have a list of places where they can have a moment’s peace all to themselves.

 

ESTJ

ESTJ

Does your group suffer from the inability to decide what to eat? It’s about high time you get an ESTJ on board to help ease the stress. As excellent admins, they’re unsurpassed at managing things – and people. You can count on your ESTJ buddies to handle everything, from booking a restaurant to making sure everyone’s on time. These conscientious souls will also always have their vouchers on hand to get great discounts!

ESFJ

ESFJ

When dining out with an ESFJ, you can rest assured that your dining needs are well taken care of. From the best dining spots for families to a list of GST-free establishments, an ESFJ knows them all like the back of their hands. If there’s one thing you can count on an ESFJ for, it’s their extraordinary skill to find the best hot spots to please the crowd.

Explorers

ISTP

ISTP

These savvy foodies make the most out of what they have. Bold and practical experimenters who are masters of every tool they can get their hands on, you can count on an ISTP to have all kinds of foodie apps at the ready. They’re always prepared to share the scoop on all the latest popular joints to visit each month. As conscientious foodies, they’re not about that #wastelife – they probably have their month’s dining planned according to the latest deals they can get their hands on.

ISFP

ISFP

While many foodies are more cautious in the way that they spend on food, ISFPs enjoy the finer things in life. Say the words ‘molecular gastronomy’ and watch as their faces light up. These foodies love to explore and experience new ways to dine, not to mention their obsession with the latest award-winning eats around town. The Michelin Guide? Subscribed. Just heard about The Monocle’s first Dining & Drinking Directory? They’ve already read it, cover to cover.

 

ESTP

ESTP

ESTPs make wonderful hosts for gatherings. They know what works for the group that they’re entertaining, and they love to put on a good show. Smart and extremely perceptive, these connoisseurs of good food love living on the edge and are not afraid to bring you along for the ride. On their list of go-to places include the hottest omakase spots in Singapore, bars with sweeping views, and more.

 

ESFP

ESFP

If there’s anyone who can put the F in Fun, it’s an ESFP! Energetic, spontaneous, and downright enthusiastic, life is never boring around them. On the other hand, dining with these foodies may require a little bit more effort than most. Don’t expect to find ESFPs at the usual restaurants though; they prefer to take things up a notch at unique establishments that give their dining experience a little thrill.

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Make Your Own Food Porn: YouTube Channels to Follow for the Aspiring Chef

Do you dream of whipping up your own meals but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re looking for a creative new recipe to sweep that special someone off their feet. Look no further than these YouTubers and their delicious, creative and sometimes full-out crazy recipes and tips, which will tickle your taste buds and add a dash of fun to your cooking.

 

1. Alex French Guy Cooking

French cooking has never been easier than with Alex’s accessible, step-by-step recipes. His videos will help you master the best of French cuisine like the iconic French onion soup or melt-in-your-mouth cheese soufflé (yes, he makes soufflés), bringing hearty French fare into your kitchen and guaranteeing you everlasting adoration from your friends. As if learning how to bake your own lemon meringue pie wasn’t enough, his charming accent and quirky humour makes watching his kitchen adventures that much more enjoyable.

 

2. JunsKitchen

It is a truth universally acknowledged (ok by ‘universally’, we mean Chope) that the two best-loved things in the world are great food and adorable animals. JunsKitchen combines both, as Japanese cook Jun Yoshizuki serves his family – beloved cats included – healthy, delicious, and completely handmade traditional Japanese food. You’ll get to see the entire tantalising process, from picking ingredients and making his own udon to the final product. Not into Japanese food? You should still watch anyway, to catch a glimpse of his fabulous feline Haku hanging around every step of the way.

 

3. SORTEDfood

At its heart, SORTEDfood is just a bunch of friends goofing off in a kitchen, whipping up completely crazy but inexplicably delicious food. With a huge variety of videos, from cooking battles featuring creative spins on beloved classics to video tutorials teaching basic skills for beginner chefs, SORTEDfood will delight novice and experienced cooks alike. Our personal favourite is their Level Up videos, where they take your ultimate guilty pleasures and make them even more decadent.

 

4. Kerryann Dunlop

With a love for food as large as her kids’ appetites, Kerryann Dunlop’s recipes are the perfect go-to for parties or large family dinners. Simple family favourites like chicken pie and chocolate fudge take centre stage as this down-to-earth mother of two brings out the best of home-cooked food, presenting hearty meals sure to fill tummies and warm hearts. Don’t worry about the cost of cooking for a large group either; all her recipes are great for cooking on a budget.

 

5. Maangchi

If you’re a lover of Korean food, Maangchi is sure to be your new best friend. Don’t be fooled by her adorably fun-sized stature and lovable ahjumma vibes – this lady is a kitchen goddess. She can make anything, and we mean anything, related to Korean cuisine. Kimchi? Easy. Dumplings? No kick. Fried chicken? Elementary. Get ready for a taste of the Korean life you’ve always dreamed of, complete with crispy, juicy Korean fried chicken whenever you want.

 

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Books for Food Lovers

There are many ways we feast: most days with our tongue, often with our eyes, and on good days, on journeys through the mind. A love for food is cultivated through a deeper understanding of other culinary journeys, and what better way to do it than with a book and a good cup of coffee? We present a short list for you to get off Amazon or your favourite bookshop this weekend.

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A Day at elBulli: An Insight into the Ideas, Methods and Creativity of Ferran Adria by Ferran Adrià

 

elBulli, formerly the best restaurant in the world, may have closed its doors for now, but the magic of head chef Ferran Adria lives on  in this tome. A Day at elBulli is part photobook, all philosophy, and features 30 dishes that represent a full menu at a restaurant notorious for its hard-to-get reservations. The 600-page book has more than 800 photographs, menus, recipes and diagrams which will take you through a full working day at elBulli in just a few words. You might not get to taste Adria’s food, but you just might learn a thing or two about the thought processes  behind his molecular gastronomy techniques. (P.S.:If you prefer something more accessible, try his homestyle cookbook, The Family Meal.)

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Heat: An Amateur’s Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany by Bill Buford

 

Determined to see his culinary hobby turn into something more, New Yorker writer and home cook Bill Buford takes up a stint at Mario Batali’s three Michelin stars restaurant in New York, Babbo. The result is a hilarious memoir documenting the mistakes, humiliations, and disappointments — but also the skills and triumphs — on his learning journey. It also serves as a biography for Batali, a larger-than-life character both in and out of the kitchen. The book is a breezy read, but also raises interesting questions about what and why we eat.

Get it here!

 

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In Defence of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan

 

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. That’s Michael Pollan’s answer to what we should eat, in a world saturated with what the journalist-activist calls “edible foodlike substances”. Pollan presents the original ‘eat clean’ guide, and he urges us to eat things our ancestors would recognise. He also argues that despite the West’s obsession with nutrition — not about food itself — it has ironically ended up less healthy. If you’re a foodie, read this to know why good, fresh ingredient are critical to amazing food.

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Heartburn by Nora Ephron

 

From the writer of classic rom-coms like When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle comes a side-splitting novel about the disintegration of marriage. Cookbook writer Rachel Samstat discovers her husband is in love with another woman, and dives into her recipes for solace and an attempt to win him back. It’s no secret that this book is a thinly veiled account of Ephron’s own breakup with her husband, so the ending is bittersweet. But she writes with such candour, humour, and strength that, like all good dishes, you can’t help but want more.

Get it here!

 

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Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir by Eddie Huang

If you’re a fan of the American sitcom Fresh Off the Boat,  then this memoir, which the show is based on, is perfect for you. Huang is profane and profound, musing about the difficulties of growing up as a second-generation Taiwanese-American as, in the same breath, he rhapsodises about his favourite rapper and basketball team. Food is a subtle undercurrent in the book, one of the places in which he tries  to fit in —  Huang later goes on to open a barebones ‘bao’ eatery called BaoHaus. As he puts it, this is a story about finding love in family, friends, food, music, and culture, “and a million other surprising places.”

Get it here!

 

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Instagrams to Follow for Foodies

For all the hate we dish on influencers (influencer influenza, hurhur), let’s face it: there have been times when we were nudged into trying a new restaurant just because the flat lays they featured were #onpoint. And then we head down there, only to realise it’s a big bag of crushed dreams and wasted dollars.

But fear not – here are some of the top Instagrammers in Singapore to follow to save yourselves the disappointment.

@lennardy

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Despite the lack of formal culinary training, self-proclaimed YouTube-taught Lennard Yeong joined culinary competition MasterChef Asia in 2015. He may not have been crowned the winner, but the good-looking engineer has emerged a prince in his own right, with over 62,000 followers. His Instagram features technically precise dishes he experiments with at home, all prettily plated for the ‘grams. But for those of us not so lucky to get a seat at his kitchen, Lennard provides plenty of inspiration as he makes his way around Singapore and around the globe, showing off wagyu burgers in New York alongside street eats from Bangkok.

 

@bibikgourmand

Food writer Evelyn Chen keeps an Instagram that is both pleasing to the eye and informative. Each photo – none of those amateur shadows, mind you – is accompanied by the ever-useful geotag and a short caption, telling you what you’re looking at. Sometimes they read like a snippet of a diary entry – a Jan 3 post reveals what she did with 500g of squid from Ghim Moh market – and in others, a critic’s verdict on a new restaurant. It’s a personable way to keep up to date with the latest eateries – both the humble and the atas – in Singapore.

 

@wenoms

Kerri Teo’s Instagram is just over a year old but has amassed more than 300 posts to date, which goes to show how often she eats. She is not afraid to tell us if a dish didn’t live up to its hype, and gives you a heads-up if there are good promotions to take advantage of (though you could also just check out our Chope Exclusives for great deals). She posts about her gastronomic adventures to fancier restaurants like Chef’s Table or Whitegrass, but isn’t ashamed to review the humble Ikea hot dog, either.

 

@eugenekhooyr

Even if you were content to eat cardboard for the rest of your life, Eugene Khoo’s Instagram is still a delight to peruse, given all the aesthetic photos on his feed. Eugene is another globetrotter, travelling to cities as disparate as Melbourne, Modena and Copenhagen to satiate his desire for good food – another useful account for those who search for travel recommendations on the social media platform. Eugene’s feed is also great for the mini wine lessons he imparts, whether it’s about the way he describes a bubbly he enjoyed, or you just need some recs.

 

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