Closing down is devastating... but I'll be back

TEARS AS RESTAURANT IS FORCED TO SHUT

- By PAUL MCAULEY

A WELL-KNOWN family restaurant has announced the unexpected closure of its Liverpool venue, leaving long-serving staff heartbroken.

Christakis Georgiou, owner of Christakis on Aigburth Road, said the decision was forced after lease negotiations fell through and the building was sold.

The restaurant had traded in the area for five years, building a strong base of loyal customers. Significant investment had recently been made in the site, including tens of thousands of pounds spent on new flooring and furniture, much of which has now had to be sold.

The grandad told the ECHO that breaking the news to his team was especially emotional - two chefs who have worked alongside him for more than two decades were left in tears.