Shed’s owners go Blank for new venture

The husband and wife team behind Belfast’s Shed Bistro are opening a second restaurant and are hoping top get local, independent suppliers involved.

Jonny and Christina Taylor’s latest venture Blank will be located at 43 Malone Road, next door to the Harrison Hotel, with local ingredients at the heart of the new concept.

Jonny, who is also also head chef at Shed, said: “Our industry wouldn’t exist without the amazing food and drink producers, and they have been hit as hard as we have over the last 18 months.

“To help them bounce back, we are on a mission to partner local suppliers in an exciting new project. We want to meet and work with as many as possible, so whether you are a unique vegetable grower, a family farm, craft gin distiller or a microbrewery – we want to hear from you.

“We dreamt up this idea a long time ago, and have been working hard ever since, using any downtime during the pandemic, to make our dream a reality and ensure every element is right.”

‘Dream a reality’

At the end of last year, Shed Bistro completed a £150,000 expansion moving into the unit next door and doubling the size of the restaurant floor. Despite the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector, the team now employ 25 people.

Jonny added: “With so many quality local producers, we know our guests are going to be in for a treat. We can’t wait to unveil Blank concept to everyone and welcome guests to our new space on the Malone Road.”

Blank Restaurant is scheduled to open this October and any local suppliers interested in getting involved should contact Christina Taylor at christina@tayloredrestaurants.com.

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