A sushi bar is the first eatery to sign up to an ambitious Lake District project to transform a former department store.
Spinning Jennies, in the old Beales store on Finkle Street, announced last year that its first floor will become food hall Loom. Now, Kaizen Sushi & Eatery has been revealed as the first kitchen to join the team.
Spinning Jennies is a multi-use food and retail hub with an emphasis on Cumbrian produce and makers. It is due to open this year.
Kaizen, which already has venues in Southport Market, Ormskirk and Burscough, promises to offer street food at the next level and chef owners Keith Taylor and James Prescott say they are committed to using locally sourced produce.
Geri Ward, of Spinning Jennies, said: “We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Keith and James with Kaizen Sushi and Eatery as an inaugural vendor.
“Their passion for culinary excellence, energetic approach and commitment to supporting local producers perfectly embodies the spirit of our vision for Loom Food Market in Spinning Jennies.
“This is food that has memorable flavour, for which enthusiasts do travel miles to eat again – including me!”
James and Keith said: “We decided last year already that we wanted to be a part of Kendal’s Spinning Jennies when it opens, so we’ve been keeping in touch with Geri and the development team.
“Both of us have work connections in the Lake District and are very fond of Cumbria. Not only is Kendal a lovely town but being just off the M6 it makes sense for us commuting between all our locations.
“We will personally be in this kitchen whilst we get KAIZEN established in Loom Food Market at Spinning Jennies with local Cumbrian suppliers and local recruitment, so we look forward to getting to know you when we welcome you for a bite to eat and drink.
“We can’t wait to introduce the Kendal community to the totally moreish deliciousness of Kaizen’s menu in Loom.”
Loom will feature six kitchens, an in-house bar and communal seating.
