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S1E61: Is it just a rent issue? What’s really killing Singapore’s F&B businesses?
As a nation of foodies, we watch the food and beverage (F&B) scene closely to see who comes and goes.
Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.
In recent months, the headlines have been dominated by farewells as home-grown restaurants, bakeries, bars and even dining chains have called it a day.
This week’s casualty: Prive Group, which operated cafes and the Empress restaurant at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Its restaurants closed on Aug 31.
It has been a difficult year for the industry, which has seen…
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