Food Affair with Mark Wiens
Created by Eric Khoo (HBO Max's Folklore), this six-part series follows beloved travel vlogger and foodie Mark Wiens as he embarks on a culinary tour of Singapore, one of Southeast Asia's top dining destinations. Noted for its variety of cuisines, fine dining scene, and hawker-style street food stands, the city-state blends a confluence of flavors that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the island. Alongside Michelin-starred chefs and gastronomic innovators alike, Mark shares his love of flavor and zest for life, highlighting food's unique ability to break down barriers and bring people together - one plate at a time.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Documentary
- TV-G
Created by Eric Khoo (HBO Max's Folklore), this six-part series follows beloved travel vlogger and foodie Mark Wiens as he embarks on a culinary tour of Singapore, one of Southeast Asia's top dining destinations. Noted for its variety of cuisines, fine dining scene, and hawker-style street food stands, the city-state blends a confluence of flavors that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the island. Alongside Michelin-starred chefs and gastronomic innovators alike, Mark shares his love of flavor and zest for life, highlighting food's unique ability to break down barriers and bring people together - one plate at a time.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Fri, Nov 18, 2022 28 mins
Mark begins his exploration of Singapore’s diverse cuisine through meals cooked by a fine dining pioneer, a Michelin-starred chef, and a son dedicated to keeping his father’s legacy alive through food.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 30 mins
Mark explores his own heritage through the rich culinary history of Singapore's Chinese immigrant community, sampling traditional and modern Chinese fine dining dishes along with an iconic Singaporean street food staple.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Fri, Dec 2, 2022 27 mins
After meeting renowned pioneer Chef Violet Oon, Mark dives head-first into the world of Peranakan cuisine, sampling dishes influenced by Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian techniques.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Fri, Dec 9, 2022 27 mins
Mark explores the flavors of Modern Singapore cuisine through dishes prepared by a new generation of chefs before sampling a beloved staple of traditional street-food.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Fri, Dec 16, 2022 24 mins
Mark pays a visit to Little India, where traditional flavors and modern dishes bring the cultural history of Singapore's South Asian community to life.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Fri, Dec 23, 2022 30 mins
Driven by his burning passion for food cooked over an open flame, Mark visits a legendary yakitori grill, a top-rated barbecue joint, and a hawker stand selling Hainanese-style satay.