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Apr 2022
New restaurant and bar to open on Harrogate's King's Road next week
Two Harrogate 26-year-olds are opening a new restaurant and bar on King's Road next week.
Charlie Moorby and Tom Moxham hope Frog, which will begin serving customers on Wednesday, will bring a "neighbourhood hub" to the Harrogate street.
They hope it could help King's Road follow Cold Bath Road by becoming more of a destination hub.
Mr Moorby said renovation work is nearly complete. The site, previously Ramus Seafood and What's Cooking, has been completely refurbished.
The large restaurant will include outdoor seating to the side and front.
Frog has been in the pipeline since last summer.
The two men, former Harrogate Grammar School and Ashville College students, have worked in numerous Harrogate hospitality venues.
This is the first independent venture for Mr Moorby.
After being friends for over a decade, the pair felt they would work well as business partners. Mr Moorby has taken charge of the drinks side and Mr Moxham is overseeing the food and restaurant.
Mr Moorby said:
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Speaking about the choice of location on King's Road, Mr Moorby said they wanted the venue to be more of a community venture than a late-night establishment in the town centre:
About 40 people can be accommodated and enjoy the Asian and South American-inspired menu. About 10 members of staff will be employed.
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