https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/simpsons/Recent content in simpsons on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 05 Jun 2026 05:27:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/top-birmingham-food-and-drink-news-this-week-battle-of-bedders-and-an-alabama-slammer/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:27:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/top-birmingham-food-and-drink-news-this-week-battle-of-bedders-and-an-alabama-slammer/Hello, Food Club friends! Kirsty Bosley here, back with this week’s round-up—and first, a heartfelt apology for leaving you hungry for news last time. I was under the weather, and the recent closure of Simpsons—home to arguably the best vegetarian menu in Birmingham—only deepened my gloom. Such a heartbreaking loss for the city. Sadly, those working in hospitality have been sounding the alarm for some time now. The message is clear: the industry is battling immense challenges, and without change, more beloved spots may close their doors.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-chef-closes-michelin-starred-simpsons-after-32-years-warns-of-hospitality-crisis/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-chef-closes-michelin-starred-simpsons-after-32-years-warns-of-hospitality-crisis/After 32 years delighting diners, Birmingham chef Andreas Antona has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, citing that it “hadn’t made money in well over a year.” Antona warns this closure may signal the beginning of an “avalanche” of shutdowns across the hospitality sector unless meaningful government support is introduced. Simpsons, which originally opened in Kenilworth before relocating to Edgbaston in 2004, was the city’s first restaurant to earn a Michelin star.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-mayor-mourns-closure-of-beloved-birmingham-restaurant-simpsons/Thu, 28 May 2026 19:47:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-mayor-mourns-closure-of-beloved-birmingham-restaurant-simpsons/West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of Simpsons in Edgbaston on May 28, ending an impressive 32-year run. Antona attributed the difficult decision to ongoing economic challenges, remarking that he never wanted to see his acclaimed restaurant close in such circumstances. The news comes just days after Mayor Parker unveiled a strategic plan to revive the region’s struggling night-time economy.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/simpsons-closure-live-chef-calls-it-a-sad-day-for-birmingham-hospitality/Thu, 28 May 2026 18:26:57 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/simpsons-closure-live-chef-calls-it-a-sad-day-for-birmingham-hospitality/Simpsons, the city’s longest-established Michelin-starred restaurant, is closing its doors, marking a significant loss for Birmingham’s culinary scene. The announcement was met with sadness by the restaurant’s chef, who described the closure as “a sad day for Birmingham hospitality.” Known for its exceptional dining experience and contribution to the city’s gastronomic reputation, Simpsons has been a cornerstone of Birmingham’s fine dining for years. The closure highlights the challenges faced by the hospitality industry in the current climate, leaving both staff and patrons disappointed.