Yum Bug confirms first permanent edible insect restaurant

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James Watt and Holly Branson-backed cricket-meat company announces flagship Finsbury Park restaurant following success of pop-up venture

Insect-based protein company Yum Bug has confirmed it is to open its first permanent restaurant, off the back of roaring trade at a pop-up site offering cricket-based dishes last year. The new 30-seat...

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