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Food Republic Taking Over Parkway Parade Food Court
I was forlorn to find the foodcourt at Parkway Parade under renovation. I know, a tad dramatic. But I did like coming here for the soya beancurd (tau huay), yellow bean fritters (ham chin pang), mee siam, mee rebus and … Continue reading
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Tagged closed, food court, Food Republic, new, Parkway Parade
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Where Borders used to be – Desolation
Guess I am being overly dramatic, but it’s just sad to see Borders replaced by a John Little’s sales area. Seems so temporary and nothing here was tempting. With the carpets removed and the cement floors exposed it also made … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Borders, closed, desolate, Marks & Spensers, sad, Wheelock, wine, xmas
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Gloria Jean takes the place of Society Cafe at Plaza Singapura
Shucks – I loved Society Cafe’s Latte which I found even superior to the boutique cafes like Oriole. Sad that the last time I went there, the guy behind the counter said they were undergoing closure. Well at least it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged closed, coffee, Food, Gloria Jean, photography, photos, Plaza Singapura, Singapore
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Nearest Bookstore from Orchard MRT is now Prologue at ION
I guess Prologue was always nearer, but Borders was more popular. Prologue at ION, very cheekily announced a borderless sale with a huge sign where wheelock leads to ION. I found the 40% sale misleading (as most sales in Singapore … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged books, Borders, closed, ION, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, popular, Prologue, sale, shops, Singapore, Wheelock Place
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Kusabi has closed it’s Central mall outlet
I felt a bit sad when I saw the closed sign. I guess I have to go to the Marina Square branch for my super spicy Ramen fix, but I much prefer this location. This was the only place that … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged closed, Kusabi, Life, Living, mall, news, outlet, photography, photos, Ramen, rentals, Singapore, The Central
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As Borders Singapore’s Wheelock outlet closes, I wonder what will replace it
Although I prefer to shop for books at Kinokuniya, the store has been so iconic that it’s quite sad to see it go. I hope a bookstore or cafe takes the spot and it’s not another clothing or Tech store. … Continue reading
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Tagged Borders, closed, desolate, outlet, sad, Singapore, Wheelock
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Rental Disputes – Borders at Wheelock and Freshness Burger at Nex
Update on 19 August 2011: No More Borders at Wheelock Place. What I posted earlier: The latest news is that Borders at Wheelok is closed for now due to a rental dispute. But they are not closed for business and … Continue reading
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Tagged Borders, closed, commercial property, disputes, Freshness Burger, Nex, rent, rental, Serangoon, Singapore, town, Wheelock Place
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My Second Visit to the Tanjong Pagar Railway Before it’s Changed Forever
This Malaysia Railway station will soon fall into Singapore hands. I am curious about how they will preserve it, but I would be sad if the nature of the stalls or stall owners change. There is a certain charm about … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged closed, culture, Entertainment, Food, goreng pisang, Indian Muslim, Keppel, KTM, Life, Living, Malay, Malayan Rail, Marina at Keppel Bay, muslim, Nostalgia, old railway, personal, photography, photos, prata, railway track, renovation, Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, travel
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Wendy’s Hit By Another Flood? Homes in the East Flooded!
Update 2: Meanwhile Expats were stranded in Orchard Road this morning posted a funny video while frustrated Singaporeans also posted videos about their homes being flooded during the heavy rain this morning asking PUB (our Public Utilities Board) what they … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Another Flood, closed, flood, Flood in Singapore, July Flood, Orchard Road, Singapore, Singapore flood, Starbucks, Wendy's
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