21-Year-Old Gelato Shop Tom’s Palette Seeks Buyer To Avoid Closure
Should no suitable successor emerge, co-owner Faith Yap tells 8days.sg: “The recipes will sit in my laptop, the equipment on Carousell listings, and the brand in my memory”. She attributes the impending shutdown to the increasing cost of rent and manpower challenges.
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice’s New Jewel Changi Outlet Serves Founder’s ‘Fantastic’ Chicken Curry
Tian Tian’s chef made at least 10 failed attempts before its founder Foo Kui Lian approved the curry recipe, which she used to cook only for her family.
We Became Pork & Beef Farmers For A Day in Jeju, And This Was What Happened
Hanwoo (Korean beef) and handon (Korean pork) are taking over Singapore’s dining scene this year, and producing the premium meat is far more challenging than what we imagine.
Authentic Taiwanese Chain Feng Food’s Kiosk In Takashimaya Sells Yummy Ice Cream Rolls With ‘Peanut Brick’ Shavings
Feng Food brings its popular Din Tai Fung-style fried rice, house-made Taiwanese sausages and snacks to a more affordable takeaway stall in town.
Laurent Café & Chocolate Bar Closing After 20 Years; Owner Says ‘Financial Burden’ Contributed To Shutdown
Chef-owner Laurent Bernard tells 8days.sg: “I’m completely devastated by what’s happening to us.” His cafe in Robertson Quay has been a pioneer in the artisanal chocolate scene since it opened in 2006.
Cult-Fave Patisserie Pantler Closing On Aug 30 Unless Buyer Takes Over, Founder Says Biz ‘Not Sustainable’
The 12-year-old patisserie is known for its Japanese-French cakes and its owner hopes someone will save the business by acquiring it.
After Clearing Their Parents’ $500K Debt, Korean Siblings Borrow Another $500K To Open Dream K-BBQ Restaurant Seoul & So
The siblings took over their parents’ struggling K-BBQ Seoul Restaurant out of necessity, working seven-day weeks to pay off its $500K debt in a year, then surprised everyone by taking on another $500K loan to launch their own upscale diner at National Gallery.
Popular Halal Swedish Cafe Fika Closing After 17 Years At Arab Street
Rent prices have surged in Kampong Glam, with several tenants on Haji Lane saying that their rents jumped from around $3,000 to $10,000 over the past few years.
Seroja Upgraded To Two Stars, Newbie 1887 By Andre Snags Two Stars In Michelin Guide S’pore 2026
After a dismal 2025 with only one new addition and one promotion on the list, Singapore’s dining scene bounces back with six new one-star restaurants and two new two-star winners.
What To Expect At Chin Mee Chin Confectionery’s New Nex Outlet Opening On Aug 8
It’s the 101-year-old institution's first-ever branch outside its iconic Katong shophouse. There will be both old and new bites here at mostly the same prices.
Korean Dessert Brand Tokyo Berry Cancels Pop-Up Shops After Being Accused Of Copying Japan’s Tokyo Banana
Tokyo Berry's branding has sparked comparisons with Japan's famous Tokyo Banana, with Korean consumers accusing the brand of being a “national embarrassment”.
$61 Mud Crab, Boston Lobster & Soon Hock Deals For National Day At Orchid Live Seafood
The mud crab usually costs $98 per kg, so diners can save up to $37 during the promotion.
Five Months After Noma Founder René Redzepi’s Fall From Grace, Restaurant Reopens Without Him At The Helm
Redzepi announced he’d “step away” from leading the famed Copenhagen institution following allegations of abuse there. Despite the controversy, the restaurant, with its S$889-per-head menu, is almost fully booked for its first three months after reopening.
Marmite Discontinued In Singapore: Will KEK Seafood & Other Zi Char Spots Still Sell Marmite Chicken?
8days.sg checks with popular eateries and a bakery to find out who's stockpiled Marmite, who's importing it from overseas and who's saying goodbye.
