Much lauded Merseyside restaurant Fraiche is closing for good after almost 20 years in business.
The Michelin-starred venue, based in Oxton, will be shutting up shop in September of this year. Chef Marc Wilkinson said it was "gloomy" news but confirmed he will be closing the "restaurant side of Fraiche as you know it".
Taking to Facebook, the chef - who has operated the kitchen solo - revealed he needed "some much needed time and space to explore other projects, ideas and interests", after the better part of two decades running the popular venue. All current bookings will be honoured before the doors close at the end of September.