Michelin Star chef and Sky TV star suddenly closes luxury Harrods pop-up after eight months
A MICHELIN chef and Sky TV star has announced the shock closure of his Harrods pop-up just eight months after it opened.
The project was one of five new food joints launched by the chef in the past year.
Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, owned by high profile chef Jason Atherton, was a gourmet hot dog concept in Harrods Dining Hall but it has unfortunately shut up shop.
The restaurant concept for “haute” dogs was introduced to the posh department store in summer but closed before it made its first birthday.
Harrods announced the surprise closure on its website, stating: “Hot Dogs by Three Darlings is now closed.
“Having served thousands of ‘haute dogs’ to customers over the past eight months, Hot Dogs by Three Darlings has completed its final service and is now permanently closed.”
Jason, 53, opened the hot dog venue with the hope of adding a bit of glamour to the classic dish.
It seated 25 diners and the menu was inspired by various locations across the globe, taking flavours from a range of cuisines, and offering five different hot dogs.
The Souk Dog was created with lamb and harissa and The Texican Flesty ‘n’ Fiery offered beef sausages, guacamole and jalapenos.
Being based in a Grade II listed luxury shopping centre in the swankiest area of London, the hot dogs were never going to be cheap.
Menu prices ranged from £16 up to a staggering £52 for a single hot dog.
For those wondering what is included in a fifty-pound-butty, the sausage is smothered in grated truffle – a concept designed with model David Gandy.
On the restaurant’s pink-themed Instagram, images of the hot dogs can be seen stacked with topping and flags.
The pop-up also serves a range of drinks to go with your delicious dogs – wine, beer, cocktails, and even milkshakes.
Hot Dogs by Three Darlings took over the space from Sushi by Masa and will now delegate the site to Caviar Bar.
The new pop-up promises to provide a “new level of indulgence” and offers an eye-watering £75 lobster cocktail.
South Yorkshire-born Jason also runs a selection of well-received restaurants including Pollen Street Social, which has won numerous awards including a Michelin star and Row on 45, which has snapped up two Michelin stars.
In 2023, the TV star opened up on his reported fallout with his former boss Gordon Ramsay – insisting his mentor is “a legend”.
During a TV appearance in 2019 he admitted they haven’t spoken since his departure – after which he earned a Michelin star within a year of opening his restaurant Pollen Street Social.
When asked about his relationship with Gordon, Jason spoke highly of his ex-mentor and told The Sun: “There’s certainly no feud from my side.
“I’m only five foot eight, don’t want a feud with Mr. Ramsay.
“He’s a legend, an absolute legend. And he’s, you know, when I worked for him, he was 100 per cent at top of his game and he still is.”
Now Jason Atherton is a Michelin star and multiple award-winning Chef with 16 restaurants around the world.