Fika Coffee & Wine 在议员海蒂·亚历山大 (Heidi Alexander) 的支持下在斯温顿开业,而附近的 Something Tasty 则因结构问题和卫生等级差而关闭。
Fika Coffee & Wine opened in Swindon, backed by MP Heidi Alexander, while nearby Something Tasty closed due to structural issues and a poor hygiene rating.
Fika Coffee & Wine是斯温顿老城的一家新咖啡店和葡萄酒酒吧,在开业后不久主办了一个图书首发会,并得到了当地议员Heidi Alexander的支持,后者强调了独立企业对城镇中心振兴的重要性。
Fika Coffee & Wine, a new coffee shop and wine bar in Swindon’s Old Town, hosted a book launch shortly after opening and received support from local MP Heidi Alexander, who highlighted the importance of independent businesses for town centre revitalization.
51岁的所有者Martin Keise报告说,开业时兴趣很大,正在征聘工作人员,同时计划一家面包店,正在审查一份酒类执照申请。
Owner Martin Keise, 51, reported strong opening-day interest and is recruiting staff while planning a bakery, with an alcohol licence application under review.
与此同时,由西蒙·本杰明拥有的附近咖啡馆 " 美味的东西 " 暂时关闭,原因是结构和设备问题,包括屋顶漏水和锅炉故障,再加上食品卫生评级为零。
Meanwhile, nearby café Something Tasty, owned by Simon Benjamin, has temporarily closed due to structural and equipment issues, including a leaking roof and faulty boiler, compounded by a zero food hygiene rating.
Benjamin在这项生意上花费了36 000英镑,他提到建筑简陋,与房东Marstons发生纠纷,但希望在处理文件和维修问题后重新开业。
Benjamin, who has spent £36,000 on the business, cited poor construction and a dispute with landlord Marstons, but remains hopeful to reopen after addressing documentation and repairs.