{
  "id": 9892566,
  "title": "Mamma Mia Focaccia, which drew queues for its Italian sandwiches, closes after less than a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mamma-mia-focaccia-which-drew-queues-for-its-italian-sandwiches-9892566",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:29:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/mamma-mia-focaccia-closes-6412241"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mamma Mia Focaccia and its champagne bar, The Champagnery, closed within a year of opening in Singapore. The deli, known for its Italian sandwiches and daily fresh focaccia, struggled due to rising costs. The Champagnery, hidden behind a red door, offered champagne, cocktails and Mamma Mia's focaccia sandwiches. The team thanked staff and patrons in their farewell post, expressing hope for the future of Singapore's F&B and nightlife scene.",
  "summary": "The Amoy Street deli cited rising costs for its closure. Its hidden champagne bar, The Champagnery, has also shuttered.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mamma Mia Focaccia closed after less than a year in Singapore.",
    "Deli known for Italian sandwiches and daily focaccia struggled with rising costs.",
    "Team thanked staff and patrons in farewell post."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Mamma Mia Focaccia, which drew queues for its Italian sandwiches, closes after less than a year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mamma-mia-focaccia-which-drew-queues-for-its-italian-sandwiches",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:29:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}