Owners of King's Lynn restaurant announce it will close 'in current form' - but 'exciting times' are ahead with new ventures
A popular, award-winning restaurant in Lynn is set to close its doors this month after 10 years of business, but a new eatery "under the owners' umbrella" will open in its place.
Market Bistro, on the Saturday Market Place, will have its last service on Saturday, August 24, after which it will be closed for a week for a refurbishment before a new restaurant opens.
Owners Lucy and Richard Golding, who also own the Goldings Public House and Rooms, and Goldings deli next door, said in a post on Facebook that they are "rebranding and relocating to venues that provide dining experiences that better suit" their food and philosophy.
The post says: "Richard and I would like to thank you all for the continued support we have had over the past 10 years.
"It's time to move and evolve, so our last service as "Market Bistro" will be 24th August."
It adds: "The bistro will be closed for one week for refurbishment and a new restaurant will open, under our umbrella, with our children's vision... Very exciting times ahead!"
A further post on the Market Bistro Facebook page said: "From time to time everyone needs a change, and as our time at number 11 under our current name draws to a close, we have two exciting new restaurants/dining experiences to introduce to you.
"One of which is Ricluce; a dining experience for all to enjoy."
This experience will bring "the essence" of what they do at Market Bistro to venues around the area, they say.
It will include an eight-course tasting menu – with most of the produce from the Goldings's own gardens – with a drink pairing alongside.
"That's not all, your meal will be made in front of you and you will be able to talk to the chefs as they take you on a journey through our gardens and Norfolk," the post adds.
"The idea is to bring you closer to what we do and show you what we love doing."
The second announcement is still being kept "close to their chests" – in regards to what they will be doing at 11 Saturday Market Place, the current Market Bistro premises – but they say people will find out before long.
"But what about the Market Bistro? Don't panic, although the restaurant won't be here in its current form, our team will still be here cooking delicious food for you.
"We are even going to carry on doing tasting Tuesdays, where we create a five-course tasting menu but instead hosting them in Goldings deli.
"We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Team M.B."
Over the years, Market Bistro has received a number of accolades – the restaurant was featured in a guide to the world's finest food experiences throughout 45 countries last year, and in 2016, it was named one of the best restaurants in the world by luxury magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
