
Established 25 years ago, The Halia has announced on its Instagram that it will be ceasing operations in the Singapore Botanic Gardens mid March 2026.

Established 25 years ago, The Halia has announced on its Instagram that it will be ceasing operations in the Singapore Botanic Gardens mid March 2026.

Founded by artiste Jaime Teo and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, Twelve Cupcakes was sold in 2016 to India’s Dhunseri Group for 2.5 million.
The local bakery brand Twelve Cupcakes has reportedly halted its operations after being placed into provisional liquidation on October 29, as announced in a notice on its website’s homepage.
For those who are keen to dive into and learn more about Korea’s history, a short trip to Jeonju is essential. Just over a 2.5 hour train ride from Seoul, Jeonju is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful places of history and is best known for the Jeonju Hanok Village, which comprises more than 800 hanoks. Apart from this, Jeonju is also recognised for the significant role it has played in the development of Korean cuisine by being the cradle of bibimbap and makgeolli.
Curious to find out what else Jeonju in South Korea has to offer? Here are 10 Things To Do, See & Eat In Jeonju which you can easily cover in a day trip.

One-Michelin-starred Japanese kappo restaurant Esora will bid farewell with its final service along Mohamed Sultan Road on 29 Dec 2025.
Since opening in 2018, Esora has been celebrated for its refined kappo dining experience, clinching its Michelin star in 2021 under the helm of then-head chef Shigeru Koizumi.

The Privé Group has ceased operations across all its restaurants in Singapore. Privé started from its early days at Keppel Bay with the upmarket Privé Grill and the casual Privé cafe more than a decade ago and it quickly expanded with multiple brands over the years.

Calling all Jellycat lovers, this is a Jellycat-inspired cafe that you must try in Singapore.
Local homegrown cafe Simplicité has just launched a brand new Jellycat-inspired menu today for a limited period, and it’s possibly the most adorable dining experience you’ll have this year.

Singapore has just scored major bragging rights. The world’s largest Pierre Hermé Paris is officially opening its doors to the public in Singapore on 1 August 2025 — and we couldn’t be more excited.
Famed as the Picasso of Pastry, Pierre Hermé is a household name in the world of haute patisserie. His delicate, jewel-like macarons and luxurious French creations have long captured the hearts of dessert lovers around the globe.
And now, for the first time ever, fans in Singapore can finally get a taste of the magic – without hopping on a flight to Paris.
Here’s what you can expect from the opening of Pierre Hermé Singapore.

Famed for its iconic prawn paste chicken and fish head noodles, Ka-Soh Restaurant will bid farewell to its third and final outlet at Greenwood Avenue on 28 September 2025, bringing its remarkable 85-year legacy to a poignant close.