Outlook for F&B industry

[SINGAPORE] As the “annus horribilis” for Singapore’s food and beverage scene comes to an end, are chefs and restaurateurs finally heaving a sigh of relief? Or are they bracing for more challenges in the new year?

In this week’s BT Lifestyle, industry players look back on a year marked by the highest rate of restaurant closures. They share their observations on the lessons they learnt and the pivoting strategies they undertook to weather the challenges. Discover their outlook for 2026, and how the dining scene is likely to evolve.

Meanwhile, as Christmas comes around, get some stylish shopping advice from creatives including an architect and art consultant who tell us what they’re giving to the aesthetes on their lists. From tableware to designer soap dishes, there’s bound to be something to catch your eye.

And in Dining, we get a taste of Italian coastal cuisine at the new Mett hotel in Fort Canning, which serves up Mediterranean specialities in a lush tropical setting.