It might be the after-effect of the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the entire world or Singapore’s current GST hike, however the variety of F&B companies closing is at an all-time excessive. Curious Palette is one among its current victims, as they are going to be closing completely on 28 Mar 2023.
It isn’t all unhappy information as a result of this implies we at the very least nonetheless have a couple of days to patronise the well-loved cafe. So if you happen to’ve not been right here, it’s by no means too late!
At the top of Feb 2023, the information got here formally as an announcement on their Instagram web page. The submit said that “time began slowing down for [them] sometime last year when the realities of our industry became difficult to ignore.” With that, I couldn’t precisely make a definitive motive for his or her closure— was it the over-saturation of cafes, excessive rental prices, or its hidden location that restricted their visitors? We can solely maintain guessing.
Well, I didn’t count on that this more-than-a-decade-old cafe can be closing so quickly…
For the uninitiated, Curious Palette is a restaurant that sits hidden at a nook shophouse at Prinsep Street.
They had been initiated by the identical ol’ people that began Strangers’ Reunion, and progressively opened a number of sister firms like Curious Palette herself, and Wakey Wakey, all of that are cafes that concentrate on brunch spreads and their superb magic potion— espresso.
They’re at the moment set in a phenomenal 200-seater area that they now share with Strangers’ Reunion, housing a espresso roaster and doubling up as an occasion area as properly. If you’re fortunate, you may need caught a stay band enjoying of their cafe earlier than.
The area is stuffed with pure lighting that lightens the temper of anybody who steps into their area; Curious Palette has been a restaurant of solace that gives a comforting hug.
One of their finest promoting desserts can be the Berry Ricotta Hotcake (S$18.90), a sizzling vendor for them, and a dish that can be dearly missed.
What differentiates their hotcakes from the remainder is the crispy exterior of a “cake” that breaks right into a moist but steamy centre that pairs properly with the vanilla ice cream. Topped with vibrant berries of strawberries and blueberries, I do know for positive that this dish is up for the ‘gram.
If you’ve but to go to Curious Palette and also you wish to attempt them out earlier than their closure, the Prawn Mentaiko Belacan Pasta (S$24.50) is a particular must-try. This is a decade-old dish and has been one of many prime favourites for the reason that begin of their enterprise.
The pasta is tossed in a creamy mentaiko and butter sauce, which is juxtaposed by the spices of the belacan— an uncommon matching, however opposites normally do appeal to.
Despite its cosy inside, we sometimes affiliate Curious Palette’s meals to being restaurant-standard. It’s a pity that they’re going so quickly.
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Curious Palette
64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667
Curious Palette
64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667
Operating Hours: 9am – 10pm (Daily)