From spanner and wrench to crepe and coffee
January 16th, 2008 by admin
A PLUMBER has turned his back on the sought-after trade to run his own crepe bar.
Simon Priestley has swapped his tool belt for an apron to open the Crepe Star Café, in the Dundas Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough.
Simon, who lives in Darlington but is originally from Stockton, made the unlikely switch after watching a workmate develop arthritis at the age of 34.
Simon, who is 32, said: “I’d just finished a big plumbing job on a building project and decided that if I was ever going to do something different, now was the time. I don’t have any symptoms of arthritis yet, but, as with most physical jobs, there’s always a few twinges, just aches and pains, but enough to make me worry about developing problems at a young age.”
The Crepe Star Café gives shoppers a chance to quickly recharge their batteries with a variety of freshly-made crepes, as well as a choice of real-fruit juices and ground coffees.
Simon hit upon the idea after sampling a crepe at a local French market and then seeing a patented crepe dispenser featured on television.
“Crepes are quick, light and tasty, and offer shoppers an alternative to traditional cafes and snack bars,” he added.
Richard Wilson, of Storeys:ssp, agents for the Dundas Shopping Centre, said: “The Crepe Star Café is a great addition to the Dundas – not only adding yet more variety to what the centre has to offer, but adding the warming aroma of freshly-made crepes and ground coffee.”
For further information contact Richard Wilson at Storeys SSP on 01642 230800.
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