Firebake in Katong ceases operations: in a series of restaurant closures in 2020

[UPDATE, August 31]

Here is a list of F-Bs in Singapore that have already closed.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZZ7han1MW/ [/ embed]</p><p>Katong Restaurant, for its wood oven and baked breads, announced that it had permanently ceased operations on 28 August.</p><p>It first opened in 2017 and attracted many oriental enthusiasts with its new cakes and European dishes for those looking for a hearty meal.</p><p>The Prima Tower revolving dining room has closed its doors after years of operation.</p><p>The restaurant, located on Keppel Road, had temporarily closed the circuit breaker in April and planned to reopen on 1 August.Approximately 30 employees.</p><p>The revolving restaurant, which made a revolution every hour, opened in 1977 and offered visitors panoramic views of Sentosa, Keppel Harbour and the rooftops of the remote city.</p><p> https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqLekeByEt/ [/ embed]</p><p>After seven years of operation, Oxwell</p><p>According to SG magazine, Ben Jones, executive director of Mr. Group, hotel organization Oxwell and Co, said in a press release: "The team is working hard to identify a new location to make sure our absence from the facility is a pause, rather than a final farewell."</p><p>"Until we meet again, we inspire everyone to the F-B scene in this amazing city. The industry is going through a tricky time and wants your Array Eat to carry, give smart advice and show your appreciation," he added.</p><p>The flagship French coffee and pastry shop, Penhas Road, closed its doors at the end of June (its Millenia Walk store had been closed since April).</p><p>But it wasn't the coronavirus pandemic that forced the closure of the nine-year-old company owned by chef Pang Kok Keong.</p><p>Pang told 8Days that the company had unsustainable due to the maximum tax imposed through the Urban Redevelopment Authority to use the store unit for advertising purposes.</p><p>But everything is lost. Pang said he would open a food stall that promotes Hakka noodles in late July.</p><p>According to its website, Boufe Boutique Cafe closed on June 30. Customers who wish to place orders from their homes before this date can place orders from their website.</p><p>The Elizabeth Hotel store in Modesto closed in May and its Orchard Road store closed permanently at the end of June.</p><p>In a Channel NewsAsia report, Modesto's owner cited a loss of profit as an explanation for the closure and needed to threaten to waste more.</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/128523287701877/photos/a.160703094483896/632047804016087/?type=3&theatre

Inspirit House, which serves Asian and Western dishes, has announced that it will continue with its lease in Punggol once it expires in August as they cannot assume the main operational office.

However, as the lease will not end until August of this year, consumers who wish to supply in the meantime can place orders here.

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Since her lease was renewed in July, the place to eat with a Michelin star to avoid her activities at her address on Hong Kong Street, she suggested that the intimate area was no longer compatible with the place’s view to eating on her Facebook page on June 16. The news is they’re looking for a new home.

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Known for its superhero-themed décor and menu, the café announced the closure of its Marina Bay Sands branch on June 17 via Facebook.Their lease at Marina Bay Sands had come to an end and they would not renew it.

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For the other cafe branch in Takashimaya, it is known if they would reopen, but Facebook suggests that they will replace the concept of point-of-sale.

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The Telok Blangah cake shop announced that its lease had come to an end and it would be shuttering on June 15. The owner has not shared any other plans for now, even as customers have enquired about online delivery services on their Facebook page. 

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The Millenia Walk cafe announced on June 10 that it would close its doors on June 14, however, he added that this is not a permanent closure as it will be for a new location. Its sister concept, Plentyfull Bakery

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After 16 years, it is a farewell to the imperial treasure nan Bei in Ngee Ann City. In a message on June 10, Imperial Treasure Group announced that it had ceased operations at the point of sale since June 8. It remains the same for other restaurants under the aegis of Imperial Treasure.

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The Starker Group announced that it would permanently close in a publication on June 4. The bar and bistro organization has at least seven in Singapore.

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In an advertisement on their website, chef and owner Juwanda Hashim said they will “be here in June” and that they will “reopen, take orders online, carry or deliver” on the government’s recommendation to remain closed from April 21. .

She added that since Fort Canning’s lease expires in July, the long coffee season, which has been in a lifestyle for at least 10 years, remains uncertain.

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Teafolia Bubble Tea Store announced (June 1) in a Facebook post that it has permanently ceased operations in Singapore due to the current economic situation.

Teafolia opened in Singapore in 2017 with 3 outlets and is known for its fruit teas.

However, the store had closed two of its outlets since 22 April due to circuit breaker measures. On May 18, he closed his Bedok Mall for good.

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While Coffee Break shuttered its Ascent outlet at Kent Ridge for good yesterday (May 31), customers are still able to visit their Hong Lim and Amoy Street Food Centre outlets.

The Zi 7th Mile Seafood tank stopped operating on April 7 because there were too many “operational disorders and this is the only way for them,” as stated in its Facebook post.

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Japanese restaurant Kuishin-Bo served its last buffet in Suntec City on April 6, after 19 years. He had closed his property at Jurong Point in 2017.

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Breko Cafe served its last visitor on 30 March, marking the end of its 20-year operation in Singapore.

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As their business was no longer sustainable due to the current situation, Jok Jok Mor, which is known for its traditional Thai claypot porridge, decided to close its restaurant on March 18.