Mark Poynton leaves Alimentum to start new venture

Mark Poynton

Mark Poynton

Executive Chef 11th June 2018
Mark Poynton

Mark Poynton

Executive Chef

Mark Poynton leaves Alimentum to start new venture

Mark Poynton is to leave Alimentum Restaurant in Cambridge to open a new restaurant in the city centre later this year.

Mark Poynton comments:
“I have been with Alimentum for nearly a decade and feel it’s time for a new perspective. I leave Alimentum in the capable of hands of head chef Samira Effa and wish her and the entire team at Alimentum the best for the future.

“There is a unique opportunity to take the best of what I have learned over the last 10 years, and try to create something that is really fresh. I want to address some of the challenges in our industry, while delivering an exceptional, affordable experience for my customers.

“Meanwhile, I am going to take a very open approach to developing my new business. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how I am re-thinking all the intimate details of what I do, then sign up at my website: http://mjprestaurant.com

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