Popular butcher closes after 'irreparable' issues with Sydney Fish Market management
A beloved butcher inside Sydney's Pyrmont Fish Market is closing "immediately" due to an "irreparable breakdown" in the relationship between the shop and the market.
Vic's Meat has been operating at the Pyrmont market for 11 years and owner Anthony Puharich had been planning on moving it into the revamped precinct when it opens later this year.
However, Puharich suddenly announced on Instagram today that the Pyrmont store would be closed immediately.
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Vic's Meat has been operating out of the Pyrmont Fish Markets for 11 years, and they were planning on moving into the revamped precinct when it opens later this year. Google Earth
"It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I share the news that my family and I have made the incredibly difficult decision not to continue operating our Vic's retail store at the Sydney Fish Market," the post read.
"This also means we will not be moving forward with our exciting and innovative new retail concept planned as part of the Sydney Fish Market redevelopment."
"As a result, our 11-year relationship with the Sydney Fish Market Authority comes to an end, effective immediately.
"Our store at the current Pyrmont location will close permanently as of this morning."
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Anthony Puharich operator of Vics meat. The Age
He went on to explain he was forced to cease operations in Pyrmont after a "breakdown" in the relationship between his shop and the market's management team.
"Unfortunately, in recent weeks, an irreparable breakdown in our relationship with the Management and Board of the Sydney Fish Market—due to circumstances completely beyond my control—means it is no longer commercially or financially viable for us to continue at our current location or proceed with our future plans," Puharich wrote.
Other Vic Meats stores in Sydney and Melbourne will remain open.
Sydney Fish Market is an institution in the city's food scene.
Later this year the new Fish Market precinct is opening a revamped venue next door to its current one, featuring a mix of new and old vendors.
Sydney Fish Market has been contacted for comment.
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