Kora in Edinburgh has become the latest restaurant owned by a Michelin-starred chef to close its doors.
Chef Tom Kitchin, a regular on TV, posted on Instagram to say the restaurant, which he opened with his wife in 2022, was closing at the end of the month due to the “current economic climate”.
He wrote: “Our regular diners and our suppliers have been instrumental in KORA’s success. Our incredible team has really shown visitors to Edinburgh how incredible Scottish fare is and how proud we are to promote Scottish hospitality.
“Thank you Bruntsfield. The memories will always live on.”
Last year high-profile chefs including Marco Pierre White, Michel Roux Jr, Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti, Simon Rimmer and Tom Brown all announced restaurant closures.
The closures came amid rising costs, staff shortages and a sense the public isn’t willing to blow out on high-end food the way they used to.
Mr Kitchin’s Michelin-starred The Kitchin – where he became Scotland’s youngest winner of the cooking accolade – remains open in Leith.
It’s 15 January – which means we’re all skint
Bank account looking a little unhealthy right now? You’re not alone.
A survey of 3,000 adults suggests 15 January is when cash flow dwindles to its lowest point for under-25s.
As for the UK average, the lowest point is in two days’ time, according to the survey by tech brand HONOR.
It found 40% of young adults will be relying on a credit card as their monthly salary runs out, while 38% have less than one week’s worth of salary remaining.
However, many are hoping to get on top of their finances this year.
Some 39% said being better at saving regularly is a top 2025 financial resolution.
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