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Closing Time

A love letter to the snack bar that closes at four in the morning.

Words Tariq El AmraniPrint onlyWinter 2025
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“Closing Time” runs on page 140 of Nº 09, After Hours. We publish the current issue online; back issues stay in print.

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About the author

Tariq El Amrani is a columnist based in Rotterdam. Former concrete mixer driver, now a columnist. Still knows every plant in the port by smell.

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