The closure of chain restaurants could pave the way for independent eateries to thrive, one Ipswich businessman has claimed. In the wake of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group falling into administration, Peter Gwizdala, who owns Arlingtons in Museum Street, said independent businesses can adapt to the market. The collapse of the celebrity chef’s restaurant group, which…
Ipswich is crying out for action now to help it thrive in the years to come. That’s the message from businessman Peter Gwizdala, who owns Arlingtons in Museum Street, and says we need to shout about Ipswich and get it moving in a positive direction. He said: “How about reducing business rates, pedestrianising more of…
A ‘guardian angel’ rescued the wedding of a couple after their big day was left in tatters. Mim Seager-Abbott and Chris Abbott booked their reception at Arlingtons in Ipswich back in February 2018, but shortly before their wedding, they were devastated to hear it had closed and had new owners. But, despite being in the…
Would you like to learn how to pair wine with certain foods? If the answer is yes, then the wine tasting event at Arlingtons in Ipswich is for you. Walter Pretorius, winemaker at South Africa-based Sumaridge Wines, and Mr Wheeler Wines will be leading the event on Tuesday, 4 June. He will take guests through…
Arlingtons of Ipswich has announced a move towards a more sustainable future to become a Frugal Cup Pioneer stocking the coffee cups made of 96% recycled materials during UK Coffee Week and beyond. According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Eunomia Research & Consulting, the UK is set to throw away…
An experienced chef has been appointed to head up the kitchen at an upmarket Ipswich restaurant. Head chef Ashley Robertson is aiming to make Arlingtons, based in Museum Street, a food destination that the town can be proud of. The 34-year-old, who has previously worked in Jersey and Australia among other places, will head up the Arlingtons…
A wedding fair in Ipswich will help brides, grooms and newly-engaged couples to pick up some inspiration ahead of their big day. A selection of Suffolk’s finest wedding companies and local businesses will be showcasing their services at the Arlingtons Wedding Shindig later this month. Arlingtons, housed in a Grade II-listed building in Ipswich, is…
The talents of a dozen of Ipswich’s finest artists have been celebrated at a special art fair at Arlingtons. The 12 artists exhibited their creations last weekend in a wide variety of genres with plenty of members of the public dropping in to have a wander around. Peter Gwizdala, the new owner of Arlingtons, said:…