If the closing of Tartines earlier in the year wasn’t enough (we still miss you every day Tartines, RIP) now we’ve taken a double hit with the closure of the All Natural Kitchen at Amoy Street Food Centre previously run by the lovely Kenny and his mum. Seriously, where on earth are we to eat lunch now? (Suggestions welcome). Apparently Kenny hadn’t anticipated the costs of keeping it going and so had to close. There is a rumour he will start something up elsewhere – if that’s the case we’re holding our breath for more delicious and healthy chicken-and-avocado sandwiches, egg mayo wraps etc – please let it be in Chinatown. Please note Kenny, I’d be happier to pay the extra $2 on my sandwich if it keeps you in business, you’re leagues ahead of the sandwich giants on Robinson Road. Lunch hour won’t be the same any more.

That’s a (chicken) wrap.

We’re really sore about our favourite lunch place, Tartines, closing down for no apparent reason. Psyched up for $4 nutella waffles, we rocked up to find the place gutted out without explanation. Not even a Dear John letter. We asked the aunties at the shop next door, but they had no idea why. The good news: rumour has it that Tartines is moving to a location near Amoy (yay!) although this could be a cruel joke (if it is, I will get you. I know where you work). Perhaps Capital Tower jacked up the rent. Who knows? Either way, if my waffles aren’t back within two weeks, it’s going to get ugly around the office.

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