27. Singapore F&B: Evolution, Adaptation, and Survival with Anthony Yeoh

Join host Nicholas Braman on Before We Get There as he delves into the culinary journey of Anthony Yeoh, chef-owner of Summer Hill Restaurant in Singapore. Anthony discusses his inspirations, the concept behind his 'brunch trolley' serving French comfort food in dim sum style, and the evolution of Summer Hill from a takeaway joint to a full-fledged restaurant. He shares insights on the challenges facing the F&B industry in Singapore, including the rise of home-based food businesses as the new hawkers, navigating changing customer behaviors, and maintaining culinary traditions while evolving to meet modern tastes. Anthony also offers a sneak peek into future themes for his restaurant's menu and his hopes for himself and the industry over the next five years. Anthony's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antyeoh/  Summer Hill IG: https://www.instagram.com/summerhill.sg/  Summer Hill website: https://summerhill.sg/  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/    00:00 Podcast Introduction: Meet Anthony Yeoh 03:21 The Origins of Summer Hill Restaurant 06:56 Journey to Becoming a Chef 18:46 Challenges in the F&B Industry 23:08 Adapting Business Strategies Post-Pandemic 28:47 Balancing Creativity and Business in Menu Planning 34:16 Future of Hawker Culture and Home-Based Businesses 38:38 Looking Ahead: Hopes for the Future 40:51 Conclusion and Social Media Links