Top TV chef's restaurant chain closes final branch with 'immediate effect' after 33 years
ok.co.ukAfter 33 years of serving up culinary delights, the last restaurant in Sunday Brunch celebrity chef Simon Rimmer's chain has announced it's closing down, leaving fans and locals in utter disbelief.The community was hit with the unexpected news when Greens restaurant in Sale, Manchester, revealed the closure news on social media.Taking to their Facebook page, the restaurant accounted, accompanied by a broken heart emoji: "It is with deep regret that the board of directors have decided to close the doors permanently on Greens Sale with immediate effect.
We've done everything possible to make this work, but it is now clear the business is untenable." They expressed their gratitude and said: "We'd like to thank everyone, team members and guests, who have been on the Greens journey with us." The announcement sent shockwaves through the local area, prompting an outpouring of sadness and support in the comments section, reports the Mirror.
One regular shared their dismay and commented: "Totally gutted, my go to place since the 1990's. Such a shock that both restaurants closed with immediate effect.
Hope everyone is ok." Another lamented the loss of their favourite eatery and wrote: "Oh god, this is so sad, my absolute favourite restaurant of all time, " followed by a series of tearful emojis.
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