A restaurant that was started by a former My Kitchen Rules judge is to close.
The Grounds Eatery in Henderson, Auckland, posted on social media they will shut on May 31 after 10 “incredible years.”
The restaurant was originally set up by Ben Bayly, a former judge on the popular cooking show MKR and the presenter of A New Zealand Food Story. He sold the businesses to the current owner Rachel Johns in 2023.
The restaurant’s website says Johns, a married mother of three, worked at the Grounds since it opened in 2016, starting as a barista then as duty manager.
“What started as a restaurant became so much more a place filled with laughter, celebrations, friendships, late nights, busy mornings, loyal customers, and unforgettable memories,” the Facebook post said.
