The landlord’s agents arrived last week to clear the premises at Simply Spice Indian Restaurant at No. 5 High Street. The building has stood empty since January 16 this year when it was formally repossessed by the landlords.
The agents were met by the stench of rotting food in the deep-freezers, as the electricity had been switched off. Operatives were seen with scarves wrapped round their faces as they went about their task and Conduit Hill passers-by were revolted too. But as one said: “It has been a relief not to have those stinking bins leaking gunge onto the footpath every Thursday morning.”
Simply Spice stands next to the Ambrette, another restaurant that recently closed its doors, as reported last November in Rye News. There was a rumour of another eating place to open shortly at the former Ironmongers Extraordinary at the Hilders Cliff end of the High Street. However, the recent planning application (Ref: RR/2016/3248/L) contains no reference to any kitchen facilities.
Photo: Kenneth Bird
