Hi friends! The Indian Princess finally got recommended in the Michelin guide this year. However the excitement was shortlived as the initial jubilation was drowned in a series of events that followed. First it was rumors of The Indian Princess closing down followed by a follow up visit by an anonymous Michelin inspector who wasnt happy with the building and location of the restaurant. The final blow came as an enforcement by the local licensing authorities on the alcohol license. I had a taste of local bureaucracy neat on the rocks. Life all of a sudden turned very dramatic. I remember waking up one morning and thinking "Why is it so difficult? What is going to hit me today? My heart goes out to all the people who came out to stand by us during these turbulent times. I received help from unexpected corners. Genuine people and real friends who follow section 27 of "The Common sense Act". Thank you Mariette, Tim, Liam Louise and all other friends and well wishers in TDC. The story of The Indian Princess is getting more and more interesting as months go by. My determination to stay and serve customers in Margate is also getting stronger.
Ahh well done Dev for battling on and staying in Margate,we love the Indian Princess and spring is nearly on us,the Old Town is really stating to pick up with new shops etc.The tracy Emin show and Neon sign go up in May and Turner Contemporary,Tesco and the revamping of Arlington will make a huge difference.Hope to see you soon
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're pulling through Dev. However, it is a matter of record that Avada Restaurants (trading as The Indian Princess) went into liquidation, so perhaps it would put everyone's minds at ease if you explained what that was all about? Were any creditors left unpaid? If you carry on sweeping it under the carpet, you're going to end up with a very lumpy carpet.
ReplyDeletePlease don't take this as me having a go at you. I love the IP and would love an explanation so that I can stop my tongue (and others) wagging!