Sad closure of beloved East Lothian Italian cafe leads to opening of exciting new eaterie
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Locals in an East Lothian village were left gutted when a beloved Italian eaterie announced its sudden closure earlier this month. But as one door closes, another opens – and the former home of Caffe Luca in Haddington is currently being refurbished ahead of Rocksalt cafe opening its doors. The venue, on the town’s High Street, has been repainted grey and blue and posters informing locals that the new cafe is ‘opening soon’ are on display in the windows. A “family run café/deli since 2012,...

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