00:00One of Birmingham's best-known restaurants is to close after more than three decades in business.
00:06Simpsons in Edgbaston has held a Michelin star since the late 1990s
00:11and is widely regarded as one of the city's leading dining venues.
00:16Owner Andreas Antona says he put the restaurant on the market more than a year ago
00:20because of ongoing health issues, but three attempted sales fell through.
00:25He says the economy and rising hospitality pressures mean closure is now the most sensible decision.
00:32He thanks staff and customers and said sister venue The Cross will remain open
00:37while tributes have been posted online since the announcement was made on social media and by email.
