Michelin-hailed top chef’s restaurant forced to close due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ 9 years after it opened
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A MICHELIN-hailed top chef's restaurant has been forced close due to "unforeseen circumstances" nine years after opening. London based bar TT, formerly known as TT Liquor, in Shoreditch has closed after nearly a decade in business. The site hosted a rooftop restaurant, cellar bar, liquor store, and cinema, and hosted cocktail classes, tastings, and events.
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Chef Sam Lone, 28, headed up TT Restaurant and Rooftop in Kingsland Road - which only opened in April. The esteemed chef has worked for Oren in the past, which features in the Michelin restaurant guide. On a statement posted on Instagram, TT said that it had been "more than just a business".
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The company thanked their "loyal customers and incredible team" for making it all possible. But they sadly confirmed that "unforeseen circumstances" meant that the doors would be closing. The venue's management said it was “in discussions” with a new operator, who may be taking over the site.
The full statement read: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of TT due to unforeseen circumstances. "For the past 9 years, TT has been more than just a business—it’s been a labour of love. We are immensely proud of everything we’ve built and achieved together.
"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the years—from our loyal customers to the incredible team that made it all possible. "Each of you has played a vital role in this journey, and we are truly grateful. "If you have an existing booking with us, please know that we are currently in discussions with a new operator who may be able to honour those bookings.
