Food & Dining news in Vivocity Singapore
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Crystal Jade shutters Great World outlet, third closure this year
Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet at Great World mall in Singapore, its third outlet closure in 2026 after Hillion Mall and Suntec City. The company says the move is part of a review of its operations and outlet network, and that affected staff were offered redeployment. Fifteen outlets remain across its six brands.
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Cef Bob steps down as operator of Rahsia Bidadari kopitiam after five months of losses
Celebrity chef Shahrizal Salleh, known as Cef Bob, has relinquished his role as the main tenant and operator of the halal kopitiam Rahsia Bidadari at Alkaff Crescent. The premises has been renamed Seng Kee Kopitiam after just five months of operation due to continued financial losses, negative feedback over smoke from a satay stall, and a tenant leaving abruptly.
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Cinnabon to close last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on Sep 22
Cinnabon will close its last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on September 22, ending its latest chapter in the country. The announcement was made via Instagram on Tuesday. The brand's earlier outlets at Raffles City Shopping Centre and Jewel Changi Airport have already closed.
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Hot weather and haze cut hawker centre crowds by up to 30 per cent
Singapore's recent hot weather and haze have reduced foot traffic at public hawker centres, with stall owners reporting business drops of 20 to 30 per cent. Some vendors are considering wearing masks and reducing supplies if conditions worsen. The air pollution index across the country ranged from 70 to 88, considered moderate.