After working in some of the best restaurants in Liverpool, the next step in Emil Rahaeanu’s career took him to the heart of County Road.
County Road is a high street that has been bruised more than most in recent years and a diverse selection of new businesses aren’t necessarily queuing up for a slice of the action.
But just like the old stadium which runs parallel to the high street, a foundation can be quickly built on skill, grit and determination. “I know it's a tough place,” says Emil, 33 sitting at a table in his café overlooking a busy high street, “but the support I received around here from everybody was amazing.”