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After four years, the Orange & Teal cafe, started by Singapore Democratic Party secretary-general Chee Soon Juan and his wife will be closing.<\/p>\n

“Dear friends, we have decided to conclude our journey with Orange & Teal. While this chapter comes to a close, we do so with gratitude and optimism,” wrote the cafe team in an announcement on Facebook and Instagram this morning (Nov 11).\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We are happy we started Orange & Teal, and just as happy to leave it on our own terms \u2014 knowing that its spirit of courage, warmth and connection will live on.”<\/p>\n

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The cafe, however, hinted that the closure might not be permanent, stating that this is “not goodbye, only until next time”.<\/p>\n

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“As they say: Epilogue is prologue. We look forward to picking up where we left off on another day,” they added.<\/p>\n

While its last day of operations has not been specified, Orange & Teal announced that they are running a cash and carry sale from Nov 11 to 13, 11am to 7pm at its premises at Rochester Mall.<\/p>\n

The closure announcement drew a number of comments from the cafe’s loyal customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One wrote: “Sad… Thank you for the good food, good times. All the best to the journey ahead! God bless!”\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It brings tears to my eyes but I had plenty of memories here,” said another.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Orange & Teal at Rochester Mall is the first of the two cafe outlets opened by Dr Chee Soon Juan and his wife Dr Huang Chih Mei,<\/strong> serving western cuisine such as wine-infused slow-braised beef cheek and creamy butter Tuscan salmon.<\/p>\n

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The cafe opened for business in 2021 and is characterised by its distinctive teal walls and orange chairs, as well as a cosy library nook featuring Dr Chee’s personal book collection.<\/p>\n

“It’s been a long-term dream of ours to have a place where Singaporeans come together to not just have a great meal or have that heartwarming cuppa, but a place where we get together with our loved ones and friends and get to know each other all over again,” he wrote at the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The second outlet, which was located at Marina Square, shuttered late last year<\/a> due to rising costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

AsiaOne has reached out to Orange & Teal for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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carol.ong@asiaone.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n