Before the advent of McDonalds, there was A&W. The fast food joint that served waffles, the coney dog (really a chilli dog), and of course, the root bear float which was served in a giant frosted mug – a real treat! Lao Kok Kok posts his memories of A&W in Times of My Life.

Most of us knew that the first A&W store opened at Dunearn Road in 1966. It was the first fast food from US to step into Singapore and later expanded throughout the island and including the zoo. Due to competition from other fast food chain, business was affected. In 1999, the outlet at the Singapore Zoo was closed down. By 2002, there were only 7 outlets around the island. So did A&W finally closed in 2003 or 2004? Not sure. You may probably still find A&W in Malaysia.

Read more about this family restaurant in Times of My Life.

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