Feb. 14, 2018
In a surprise twist to Restaurant Andre's shuttering, chef Andre Chiang has revealed that though he is closing one of Singapore's most acclaimed dining destinations, a new eatery will be resurrected in its place.
Buried in a long love letter penned to Singapore on the restaurant's final day, Chiang revealed plans to open an eatery that will serve "a new category of cuisine and concept" at the original location. The fine dining restaurant will open towards the end of this year, as one of three new projects set to expand his growing portfolio.
"Singapore, this is not goodbye, for I am not leaving. A new beginning is set to open at the original location of Restaurant Andre that will see a brand new and exciting transformation," he wrote.
When Chiang first revealed plans to shutter his eponymously named restaurant last fall, it was a shock announcement that sent the local food community into mourning.
Tears were shed at the news. And strangely, they didn't belong to Chiang.
"... I have noticed how the community in Singapore has reacted more emotionally than I have," he wrote.
"I recall on many occasions how I have had to console our diners and guests at the dining table who were brought to tears, whilst sending them out the restaurant or in a taxi."
More at https://sg.style.yahoo.com/chef-andre-chiang-open-eatery-place-restaurant-andre-111107184.html
