Sam – put your Leeds Chop House out of its misery
Sunday, April 20th, 2008In the restaurant world, turning a great local eaterie into a “concept” that can be rolled out across the world is a great danger. New branches often lack the authenticity, the passion of the owners, the attention to detail and the personal service. I have just discovered a text book example of failure at Sam’s Chop House in Leeds.
Sam’s Chop House in Manchester is one of my favourite places to eat in the whole world. After 130 years of success, of which, before you ask, I have only contributed to 20 or so, why the owners felt the time was right to dilute their brand is a complete mystery. Sams’ in Leeds is as far away an experience from the Manchester parent, as a wet weekend in Cleethorpes compares to a Caribbean cruise.
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