New Plymouth restaurant Rhodes at the Dome evacuated after kitchen blaze
FIRE crews were called to the Rhodes @ The Dome restaurant last night after emergency services said a fire broke out in the kitchen.
The incident at the Hoe restaurant was called in just after 6.30pm and was under control by 7.30pm.
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A fire engine outside Rhodes @ The Dome last night
Head chef Liam Rutherford was treated for smoke inhalation and 75 customers were evacuated.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "There was a fire involving a commercial cooking range. The building was evacuated.
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"There were no other injuries."
Restaurant manager David Pover said: "One of the small ovens at the side of the kitchen smoked quite heavily so we evacuated the restaurant and called the fire service."
The £1.5million waterside restaurant opened on January 23, with a glitzy VIP event attracting some of the city's most recognisable faces.
It is celebrity chef Gary Rhodes' only venue outside London, although he is not a regular in the kitchen himself.
The prominent building, with stunning views, had sat empty since 2006, when the Plymouth Dome visitor centre shut its doors for the final time.
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by PepelopeP
Sunday, March 03 2013, 8:43AM
“MissAnthrope
A little bit of transparency wouldn't go amiss!
Yes you did have bubbly but carbonated water just doesn't do it!
Meat and 2 veg can't be considered as 3 courses!
Rumour has it that you actually asked for 'Sunny D' as it was your favourite only to be told it hasn't been sold for years and your second choice 'Kiora' wasn't available!
I also know from a reliable source that you did ask to wash up after your meal!!
Umm, thoughtfulness or cheapskate!!”
by firkinjeffery
Sunday, March 03 2013, 7:07AM
“If yo cant smell burning.
It must be salad!!!
F”
by JMonners
Sunday, March 03 2013, 6:20AM
“It won last”
by PLYMFOX01
Sunday, March 03 2013, 2:09AM
“Having read the menu this restaurant is clearly catering for the upper end of the market especially gven the price of some of the meals. Not quite London prices but they are still on the steep side.”
by MissAnthrope
Sunday, March 03 2013, 12:38AM
“Oh but I did. Cash in hand is better than minimum wage. As the leper said to the prostitute, you can keep the tip.”
by PepelopeP
Saturday, March 02 2013, 11:06PM
“Miss Anthrope
You did not leave a £30 tip, just a dirty table!
Your cross dressing fooled no one and the facial stubble was a giveaway.
Trying to impress Gary wont work, there are agencies your type.”
by MissAnthrope
Saturday, March 02 2013, 10:45PM
“Yeah right, changing your picture doesn't fool anyone. Methinks you doth protest too much Pepelope/Betty, naughty step for you!”
by BettyD
Saturday, March 02 2013, 10:34PM
“Miss anthrope, WRONG! I have no idea who Pepelope is, the only thing we have in common is the pic. I was making a comment re posts that appeared yesterday re this article. McDonald's give me a break I wouldn't have one of those if it were the last food left in the world, I'd rather starve thank you!”
by MissAnthrope
Saturday, March 02 2013, 8:43PM
“Oh, BTW, PenelopeP and BettyD are obviously the same silly person.”
by MissAnthrope
Saturday, March 02 2013, 8:43PM
“Oh, BTW, PenelopeP and BettyD are obviously the same silly person.”