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Artisan sandwich shop owners on two years of town centre success
Ipswich couple Katrina and Andy have turned their passion into a thriving business, celebrating two years of serving up handcrafted, homemade focaccia sandwiches at their quirky St Nicholas Street shop.
Ipswich takeaway's hygiene rating jumps from one to four stars
Chop Suey House has significantly improved its food safety standards after receiving a poor rating earlier this year.
PizzaExpress launches new menu to celebrate 60th birthday
The restaurant chain is introducing new dishes including a Queen Margherita pizza and two new Dough Ball variants, available from today, Tuesday 11 March.
From dingy pub to destination: Why you should visit Tower Street Food Hall
When seasoned hospitality entrepreneur Sandeep Singh was looking for his next investment, he chose Ipswich for his ambitious three-storey food hall concept, transforming a neglected town centre building into a vibrant dining destination.
Boss Chicken to replace Neptune's Fish & Chips on Duke Street
The Duke Street location previously housing the popular chippy is being rebranded under the same ownership, with renovation works in progress.
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Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.