The owner of a much-loved Edinburgh cafe and restaurant has announced its shock closure.
Ian D’Annunzio-Green, the owner of Honeycomb & Co in Bruntsfield, is set to retire from the hospitality industry and has confirmed the sudden closure of the award-winning eatery.
The business is set to transfer to another established brand in the sector and will be run by Peter and Steph Borgen-Nielsen, owners of the Pantry Edinburgh and two Hulu Juice Bar locations.
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Ian has confirmed all Honeycomb & Co staff will be transferred to the new business and continue their employment under new ownership.
Honeycomb will remain open as usual until Sunday, January 19 with a special menu to be introduced to bring back some of the restaurant’s favourite dishes for one last time.
Ian D’Annunzio-Green said: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved since opening in 2017. The team and I have built a community of loyal regular customers and have supported local businesses, charities and independent suppliers over that time.
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“We successfully navigated the Covid lockdowns and so many other challenges familiar to those in the sector, and we will be closing our doors with the business thriving and still operating at its very best.
“Peter and Steph have decades of experience in hospitality and I’m delighted to see our sunny Honeycomb corner re-open as Pantry Edinburgh. My fantastic team of busy bees will make the move to become employees of Pantry and they will be looking forward to welcoming familiar faces back once the doors re-open.
“I’d like to thank our customers, suppliers and partners and of course my wonderful team for their commitment, energy and enthusiasm over the years. I wish Peter and Steffi every success when they take over the reins at 1 Merchiston Place.”
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Steph Nielsen, Operations & Growth at Hula Group said: “We are honoured to take over such a cherished part of the community. Ian and his team have created something truly special and we’re excited to continue that legacy as Pantry. At Pantry, we’re all about amazing fresh food and creating spaces where people feel welcome and have a great experience.
“We’re delighted to welcome the Honeycomb & Co team into the Pantry family and look forward to working with them to bring our signature brunch and coffee experience to Bruntsfield. To Honeycomb’s loyal customers – we can’t wait to meet you and continue the warm, vibrant atmosphere you love.”