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Café Canna's Chef-Owner Announces Sale of Beloved Restaurant

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Gareth Cole, the charismatic chef and owner of Scotland's most remote restaurant, Café Canna, has announced plans to sell his business with "happiness and no small measure of sadness." The move comes as a surprise to fans of the award-winning restaurant, which has gained international recognition for its innovative dishes and commitment to local, foraged ingredients. After years of running the only restaurant on the Isle of Canna, Cole is now set to embark on a new adventure with his young son, moving to the nearby Isle of Coll to open a new café-restaurant.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gareth Cole, the chef-owner of Café Canna, has announced the sale of his beloved restaurant on the Isle of Canna.
  • Cole is moving to the Isle of Coll, where he will open a new café-restaurant, taking over the local café.
  • Café Canna has gained international recognition for its innovative dishes and commitment to local, foraged ingredients.
  • The restaurant has been praised for its use of foraged ingredients, including seaweed and kelp, which are sourced from the island.
  • Cole's decision to sell the restaurant comes after years of running the only restaurant on the Isle of Canna.
  • The restaurant's seasonal opening times and remote location presented unique challenges, but also opportunities for innovation and creativity.
  • Cole's first cookbook, released last year, was an ode to the Isle of Canna and its local community.
  • Café Canna is up for sale, with a closing date for applications set for Tuesday, July 22.
  • Cole is adamant that the right person will be found to take over the restaurant and continue its legacy.

Statistics:

  • Café Canna is located on the Isle of Canna, Scotland's most remote island, measuring just two miles across.
  • The restaurant has attracted visitors from all over the world, drawn by its innovative dishes and commitment to local, foraged ingredients.
  • Cole's brewery, which he started to address a beer shortage, has become a popular attraction on the island.
  • The restaurant has a 18-seat capacity and is open seasonally.
  • The sale of Café Canna is expected to conclude on Tuesday, July 22.

Sources:

  • The Herald: "Scottish island's only restaurant and bar put on market"
  • Simon Hird: Images of Café Canna
  • Gareth Cole: Interview with The Herald, discussing the sale of Café Canna

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