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The owner of a popular restaurant in the city centre has issued a desperate plea for help after announcing its shock closure.
Peru Perdu, which is situated within the Whitworth Locke hotel’s Cotton Factory on Princess Street, will permanently close at the start of June after being given notice by the building owners. Run by owner Jennifer Hughes, the venue has become just as known for its quality of food as it has for its strong pink décor.
The South American restaurant, which serves small plates, including sea bass ceviche and Chimmi chicken wings, alongside mains like Argentine Red Prawns, charcoal marinated half chicken, and pastel de papas - a dish comprising sweet potato in a filo pastry, has been running for five years and regarded as one of Manchester's 'best kept secrets' by diners.
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Posting on social media, Jennifer said she had now been asked to vacate the premises, which is situated opposite the Gay Village and the Kampus neighbourhood, with June 6 being their last day in operation at the site. She described the move as the 'final nail in the coffin' for the business.
“Our little South American haven has survived many a Covid lockdown, the rising costs of raw materials, heating and power, staff wages increasing, general supplier costs increasing, rent increases and much much more that we can't disclose just yet,” Jennifer posted on Instagram. “But unfortunately the 30 days notice we were given to vacate has been the final nail in the coffin.
“We would like to thank all of our amazing, hardworking and dedicated staff members as well as our incredibly loyal customers who continued to return. Thanks to our suppliers,
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