Tech For Good

Although some might argue that using technology detracts from the human element in customer service, Five &2 has flipped that notion on its head

Looking out towards the lake at Punggol Park, the alfresco area fills up quickly with patrons and their canine companions in the evenings. Under the fairy lights, smartly dressed dogs recline on the floor as their owners place their orders on a self-service machine. At the bar, the cocktail dispenser whirs to life at a touch of a button as it fills a tall glass with Oolong Gin & Tonic.

Opened in November 2017, Five &2 is Hougang’s bistro with a heart. The brainchild of Edward Chia of Timbre, Ivy Long and chef Willin Low, the laidback eatery is a culmination of the trio’s efforts in the food and beverage industry. They met when Chia launched Timbre+, where junior college friends Long and Low worked together on the now defunct Roxy Laksa. When Low’s Wild Oats closed down, they decided to open Five &2 in its place.

GOOD INTENTIONS