Mike Thalassitis’ Essex restaurant will open in ‘loving memory’ of Love Island star this week
Mike sadly passed away last month
Last updated 24th Apr 2019
Mike Thalassitis' restaurant The Skillet is set to open this week in loving memory for the Love Island star who committed suicide last month.
The reality star's business partner Scott Neilson announced their restaurant will open in Loughton, Essex, this Saturday and all profits made from the drinks will go towards a mental health charity.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Scott posted a photo of himself alongside Mike with the caption 'The Skillet. In loving memory of Mike Thalassitis,' he then wrote, 'Brother we done it... Could never of done this without you 👊🏻❤️'. sic
Scott went on to reveal all the details about their restaurant, writing, 'On Saturday 27th April, The Skillet will be opening its doors to welcome the public from 8am-5pm, in honour of Mike Thalassitis.
'The modern brunch eatery will specialise in skillet breakfasts, from the traditional Full English to Classic American Buttermilk Pancakes and Mike’s very own favourite, Poutine Breakfast.'
He added, 'In special tribute to Mike, all drink proceeds over launch weekend will be donated to the mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to build awareness of depression in young men and develop practical resources to support those suffering.
'Mike worked extremely hard on this launch. He was passionate about cooking and it was his dream to one day open a restaurant. Together, we have created a first-rate breakfast bar we hope you will enjoy and we invite you all to come down and celebrate his love of good food.
'Look forward to seeing you all there.' sic
Earlier this week Mike's ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna spoke out about his death and said on Loose Women, "I’m doing okay, thank you for asking. I’ve actually just come back from Nashville because I’ve been out there; I’ve been putting everything into my work.
"I’ve been focusing on my work, writing my music and I feel like Nashville is my happy place."