A TRADITIONAL East End caff which opened in the 1950s served up its last fish and chips today as its owners are priced out of the area.
A TRADITIONAL East End 'caff' which opened in the 1950s served up its last fish and chips today as its owners are priced out of the area.
Rossi's on Hanbury Street in Spitalfields, run by Harold and Jenny Londono, had become an 'institution' for regular punters. These included a mix of local folk, workers, artists and office staff who enjoyed the good, affordable 'greasy spoon' grub.
The Columbian couple took over from Italian Johnny Rossi who opened the caf� in 1951. Around 300 to 400 punters came through their doors every day.
Even contemporary artists Gilbert and George frequented the caf� daily for breakfast and lunch.
But now Harold and Jenny and their six staff, which include other family members, have lost their livelihoods unless they can find alternative premises.
They took their case to a tribunal after they say their landlady would not renew their �65,000 a year lease. Instead an office, paying �80-90,000 is said to be moving in.
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