Coronation Street star confirms closure of restaurant after 13 years in heartbreaking post leaving fans devastated
'HEAVY HEART' Coronation Street star confirms closure of restaurant after 13 years in heartbreaking post leaving fans devastated
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CORONATION Street star Jennie McAlpine has confirmed the closure of her restaurant after 13 years.
In an emotional post on social media, the actress - who has portrayed Fiz Brown on the soap since 2001 - announced the shutters had come down for the final time on her Manchester restaurant Annies.
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Jennie is best known for portraying Fiz Brown on Coronation Street since 2001
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The popular gastropub and bar, located in the heart of the city, was co-owned by Jennie and her partner Chris Farr.
It was also held in incredibly high regard, ranking within the top five restaurants in Manchester on Tripadvisor just before its closure.
Sadly, the restaurant's loyal fans, who have been piling in since 2012, have now been left heartbroken by its sudden shutting.
Jennie and Chris' post read: "It's with a heavy heart that we've had to close the doors to Annies this week.
"We want to thank the amazing people, staff and customers who've been part of our Annies journey.
"Our whole team will miss all of our wonderful customers, who we have come to call friends."
The star also thanked loyal patrons for their support over the past 13 years, sending them their "love and thanks".
Annies served a range of dishes to satisfy pallets across Manchester, including steaks, burgers, pies, salads, and fish.
A traditional hotpot featuring lamb and crispy potatoes also featured on the extensive menu.
Not only had Annies found itself high on Tripadvisor's Manchester recommendations but it was also named among "the best of the best" in the country in September.
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When the review site unveiled its Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants - which recognised diners' favourite spots for 2024, Annie's was named in the top ten.
It had also previously been named winner of the People's Choice award for best tea room at the Manchester Tourism Awards for its range of afternoon teas.
Neither Jennie nor Chris have confirmed the reason behind the restaurant's closure, but fans have been quick to share their love for the famed restaurant.
One heartbroken diner wrote: "This is very sad news.
"One our favourite places we've been too when us girls meet up - we've had afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, theatre and breakfast.
"You fit in nicely what ever time of our occasion."
Italian restaurant chain closes ALL of its sites immediately after facing 'many challenges'
AN Italian restaurant chain has closed down all of its sites after nearly six years on the high street.
Officina 00 was a popular pasta joint with three locations across Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Old Street.
It charged around £15 for posh pasta dishes such as curly pappardelle and killer bucatini.
Owner Elia Sebregondi took to Instagram last week to share news that the business was no more.
He said: "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Officina 00 restaurants have now permanently closed.
"I have done everything in my power to overcome the many challenges faced in the last few months, but despite all efforts I have been forced to close down."
The news left diners heartbroken with many describing it as a "big loss".
Another upset local said: "I can't believe this. I was just speaking to someone about how great your pasta was earlier this week."
A third said: "This is devastating news. We loved visiting your restaurants."
And a fourth person said: "The best pasta in London.. how sad for all."
Another wished Jennie and Chris well in their next endeavours, adding they were "absolutely gutted" by the news of the closure.
They wrote: "It was the only place I felt comfortable in.
"The food was delicious, the decor amazing, and the whole place just had a wonderful feeling about it.
"I will miss Annie's terribly. It was also such a little busy place."
This comes just days after a beloved pan-Asian restaurant chain - known for its trendy dining and cocktails - announced it would be closing all of its locations.
PEACH, a restaurant group based in East Hertfordshire, confirmed the immediate closure of both its sites after five years of serving customers.
Founders Dan Knowles and Leigh Keates launched the business in 2020, with branches in Bishop's Stortford and Hertford.
The pair gave no reason for the closure but said in a statement: "With great sadness, we want to let you know that both restaurants have now closed.
"This was not an easy decision and certainly not one we took lightly.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support, kindness and loyalty you've shown us over the years - it has meant everything."
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