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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Copper & Ink: Masterchef finalist forced to close popular Blackheath restaurant amid soaring costs

A Masterchef finalist said he is "absolutely devastated" to announce the immediate closure of his south-east London restaurant following financial difficulties.

Tony Rodd and his partner Becky said they have been forced to close popular Blackheath restaurant Copper & Ink after a string of challenges including soaring energy bills, rising supplier costs, and decreased footfall amid the cost of living crisis.

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