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Aug 2020
Glass bistro trial saves How Stean Gorge from cliff edge
The owners of How Stean Gorge believe that their new bistro with glass walls and floor panels has saved the business.
Vista Bistro, set over an 80 feet drop, opened as a pilot project during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. The trial went well so the owners have now confirmed that it will open again in the winter.
Coronavirus has been a particularly tough time for How Stean Gorge, which normally makes its money in the summer through its outdoor activities.
As it made no money this year, it will need to cover some of the losses in the winter for it to be financially viable. That's where the Vista Bistro comes in.
Stan Beer, who owns How Stean Gorge with wife Anne, told the Stray Ferret that they have learned a lot through the trial this month:
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It is a mostly positive story for How Stean Gorge - but the owners still face some difficult decisions in the future.
Mr Beer added that he expects occasionally to close when they are not taking in enough money - an unprecedented move for them.
Head chef Jowayne Marshall has joined the bistro after three years working at the Michelin-starred Yorke Arms under Frances Atkins.
The 29-year-old moved to Yorkshire from Jamaica when he married his wife more than four years ago and hopes to bring some Jamaican flavour to the restaurant. He said on the opening:
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