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The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Award-winning restaurant shuts with NO explanation in heart of seaside town leaving customers ‘absolutely gutted'
AN AWARD-WINNING restaurant has suddenly closed its doors after giving no prior notice. The luxury eatery first opened up in 2020 and quickly earned very prestigious accolade. 3 3 3 The Proper Greek was based in Hayle, Cornwall, and has most recently opened up in The Bird in Hand pub. It was a major hit with diners, who flocked to the Greek restaurant and gave it a 4.8 score on TripAdvisor. However, the restaurant - which had won an award for the best Greek food in Cornwall - suddenly closed without warning on May 20. In an update to fans on Facebook, a spokesperson thanked its customers for their support. The post read: 'We are sorry to announce that Proper Greek is now closed and won't be opening again. This was a hard decision that was not taken lightly. 'All of us at Proper Greek would like to thank Nick S Reynolds and the Bird in Hand for hosting us for the last few years. We had some really good times over there and shared lovely moments with all of you. 'We would also like to thank all our lovely customers for supporting us. We would not have achieved the Best Greek Food in Cornwall award without you. 'It has been a hell of a ride! 'Proper Greek out.' Underneath the post, one devastated fan commented: 'Oh no!!! Why are so many pubs and bars closing? 'What about one last blast and we can have a Greek party. All your lovely customers to give you a big send off. 'Absolutely gutted!! 'All the best for the future guys. You will be greatly missed. 'Yamas!!!!' What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans. Another wished them luck for the future by posting: 'sorry to hear this - i hope your family is well and that there is something wonderful in store for you all.' The spokesperson replied to the outpouring of love from fans - in a comment underneath the post. The comment read: 'thank you all for your lovely messages. it means a lot' Proper Greek's closure comes after a devastating year for restaurants on the high street. Many Michelin-starred restaurants have been forced to close as the price of renting soars and inflation grows. Some restaurants blamed the Chancellor's decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers, but Rachel Reeves has said that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy she had inherited. The economy grew by 0.7 per cent between January and March, as investment in the UK soared due to anxieties over Trump's tariff war. Other eateries, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, instead blamed 'covid' and 'Brexit' - saying that both events had made it more difficult to hire qualified staff.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
39th Annual Greenville Greek Festival kicks off
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – For the 39th year, the Greenville Greek Festival kicked off in downtown Greenville. The festival is hosted by St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on North Academy Street. Guests can enjoy gyros, souvlaki, baklava and other Greek pastries. Bring your dancing shoes, live music and traditional Greek dancing are a big part of the weekend. The festival runs through the weekend. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to attend are $3. There is a clear bag policy in place, more details can be found on the festival website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi launches new £3 summer meal kits to help shoppers recreate viral favourite… & feel like they're on a Greek island
IF you're looking for new dinner ideas to add to your summer rotation, Aldi has just the thing. The chain's new meal kits will make you feel like you're dining out on a Greek island, and they're easy on the wallet too. 2 Aldi shoppers can now recreate their favourite Greek dishes at home, from kebabs to gyros. The meal kits are hitting shelves on Monday, May 12 and will be available for just £3.19. Shoppers can choose from Chicken, Doner Kebab, and Lamb Kofta Gyros. Aldi is bringing the taste of Greece home with these tasty fakeaway dinners. A popular street food staple in Greece, gyros typically feature marinated meat, fries, and sauces wrapped in warm flatbread. Now, Aldi is making it easier than ever for shoppers to recreate this famous dish at home. The Chicken Gyros Kit was previously available in Aldi stores, proving popular with customers. It will now return alongside two brand-new flavours for summer — Doner Kebab and Lamb Kofta. A comfort-food classic, the original kit includes chargrilled smoked chicken, seasoned fries, stone-baked flatbread, and a cooling tzatziki cucumber yoghurt sauce. Meanwhile the Doner Kebab Gyros Kit includes tender slices of roast beef with cumin, black pepper, and garlic. This is served with crispy fries, flatbread, and a sweet and sour pickled red chilli pepper sauce. Or you can opt for the Lamb Kofta Gyros Kit, which consists of sweet roasted lamb with notes of mint, rosemary, garlic, and cracked black pepper. The kit also includes crispy French fries and a classic stone-baked flatbread with a roasted red pepper, tomato, and garlic sauce. All of the kits will be available from the freezer section of Aldi, making them an easy meal to throw together after a busy summer day. And Greek food is as popular as ever, with #Gyrosrecipe surpassing 77.5 million views on TikTok recently. So why not test your hand at whipping up your own fakeaway meal this summer? And Aldi shoppers can pick up "delicious" . Food fans have also shared their excitement as another M&S dupe returns to Aldi shelves. And Aldi also caused a stir among customers after discontinuing a deli favourite. But a "delicious" £5.99 alcohol is hitting Aldi shelves ahead of the summer. 2
