Tommy Banks to close Michelin-starred Black Swan and Roots due to coronavirus pandemic

The UK's youngest Michelin-starred chef has taken the heartbreaking decision to close both his Yorkshire restaurants due to the coronavirus.
By Catherine Scott
Published 19th Mar 2020, 12:07 GMT
Updated 19th Mar 2020, 12:14 GMT
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has announced the closure of both his Yorkshire restaurantsMichelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has announced the closure of both his Yorkshire restaurants
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has announced the closure of both his Yorkshire restaurants

In a statement the on social media Mr Banks said: "With a heavy heart and many tears we have decided to close both of our restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"I would like to thank every member of our team for their dedication and response during this awful time.

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Although the restaurants, the Michelin-starred Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York, are to close Mr Banks said that they would continue to grow vegetables on the family farm and "will be back open as soon as we can to welcome you all back to our restaurants."

"This has been a tough week for everyone. I would like to say a massive thank you to our team who have been so kind and supportive. We will come back better than before. There are worst places to be isolated than a farm growing veg. Be safe and be kind and we will see you soon

"Now is a time to look our for one another and to be safe. Through kindness we will get through this together and come back stronger."

He said they would get in touch with anyone who had a booking at either restaurants.

Related topics:YorkshireMichelinBlack SwanYork

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