Chris Smith, owner of Christophe s Crepes in Norwich. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN
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The owner of Christophe’s Crêpes in Norwich has been overwhelmed by the support from customers after a flipping brilliant Pancake Day.
Christophe’s Crêpes is run by couple Chris and Lauren Smith from Old Catton and it launched eight years ago as a food van doing events and weddings.
Now the business is known across the city and as well as a popular van in Davey Place, last summer they opened a shop in Pottergate, in the former home of Tofurei, so they could serve pancakes on plates too.
Samia King, left, owner, and Aliya Vadillo, working at Moorish falafel bar.
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Independent businesses in Norwich city centre are hopeful better days are on the horizon after more than a month of lockdown restrictions.
While footfall is generally down and staff numbers are reduced, artisan coffee shops and eateries continue to trade. There s been enough people to stay open and to feel it is worthwhile, said Charles Barry, the general manager of Strangers Coffee House on Pottergate.
Charles Barry, general manager, left, and Jack Ames, barista at work at the Strangers coffee company in Pottergate.