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BBC Great British Menu star announces sudden closure of award-winning restaurant after more than a decade
It has won a number of accolades over the years
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A BBC Great British Menu star is closing the doors for the final time to one of his award-winning restaurant after more than a decade.
This summer, Chef Michael Bremner's restaurant will cease operation after it opened in 2013.
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Michael Bremner appeared on the 11th series of Great British Menu
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He was also a finalist twice before on the show and scored a perfect ten for his dessert
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He opened his restaurant, 64 Degrees, in The Lanes district of Brighton
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It became famous for its open kitchen and industrial style décor
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The award-winning 64 Degrees restaurant in Meeting House Lane, Brighton, announced its closure on social media yesterday.
Current owners Michael and Carla wrote in a statement: 'After an incredible run since 2013, we've made the decision to close the doors of 64 Degrees this summer.
'Over the years we've had the privilege of feeding thousands of you, celebrating countless birthdays, big nights, quiet dinners, and everything in between."
They linked the closure to struggles being experienced in the food industry: "The cost of living crisis, rising supplier prices, energy hikes and the ongoing pressures on hospitality have mde it harder than ever for us an independent restaurant, to continue to bring the things we're most passionate about."
Among those values, Michael and Carla outline are their high standards, locally sourced, fresh and sustainable ingredients, whilst investing in staff to bring the best service.
Michael opened the restaurant to provide a focus on social dining, where people could order several small plates to share.
At 64 Degrees, diners were encouraged to sit at the pass and watch the food being prepared in front of them.
It received a number of accolades, including Best Restaurant in the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Awards in 2014 and 2015, as well as Michael being acknowledged with their Special Recognition Award in 2016.
In 2016 and 2016, 64 Degrees was also voted the Best Restaurant in the Brighton Top 20 Awards, in which Michael also won Best Chef for these y ears.
The restaurant has continually been voted in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 List each year, reach the height of number 16 in 2016.
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In 2017, 64 Degrees was then voted by the public of Brighton as the best restaurant for the BRAVO awards.
The social media post continued: "We're incredibly proud of everything 64 Degrees has achieved and everything it has stood for!
"From earning national recognition, to pioneering an 'open kitchen style' in Brighton, to the weird and wonderful dishes that made it onto 'the pass' it's been an adventure we'll never forget."
They concluded: "This might be the end of 64 Degrees in its current form, but it's not the end of the story.
"Something new is on the way, and we can't wait to share it with you soon."
64 Degrees is not the only restaurant Michael has opened, as following his success he opened another called Murmur in the summer of 2017.
Murmur is also located in Brighton, on the seafront in Kings Road Arches.
It offers a different dining concept, and served fresh, local dishes for lunch and dinner.
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The owners are calling on diners to 'come down, raise a glass, and help us give this little kitchen the send-off it deserves'
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