In a video posted on its Instagram account, Tom’s Palette announced that it would be closing in mid- to late October. Marisa YeoThe Straits TimesAugust 11, 2026Home-grown gelato shop Tom’s Palette is closing after 21 years. In a video posted on its Instagram account, Tom’s Palette, which has outlets in Bugis and Kovan, announced that it would be closing in mid- to late October. The Tom’s Palette spokeswoman said: “If you are someone who is interested in continuing this legacy, please do reach out to us.” Operations at the Bugis branch of Tom’s Palette were previously suspended for two weeks in October 2024 by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after the gelato shop accumulated 12 demerit points in a year.