Ed Sheeran’s new restaurant Bertie Blossoms doesn’t stock Heinz tomato ketchup – despite being the face of the brand
HE was signed as the face of Heinz ketchup after revealing he always has a bottle on him.
But Ed Sheeran will need to bring his own if he wants a splash of the stuff while eating at his newly opened bar — as it doesn’t serve it.
When asked for a bottle of Heinz this week, the staff at Bertie Blossoms, on West London’s Portobello Road, confirmed they had none.
To make things worse, any sauce you do get comes in miniscule pots — which Ed has said is one of his pet peeves.
But apart from that, his new venture already looks set to be his latest hit.
His bar serves a tasty range of sharing plates, as well as a big range of beers and wines, and prides itself on “sustainability and being environmentally friendly”.
The place is also adorned with pictures of cats, as Ed has two, Dorito and Calippo.
It is already building its name as a celebrity nightspot after Ed was spotted enjoying drinks with pals Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy this week.
All he needs now to complete the perfect bar vibe is a soulful singer knocking out tunes on an acoustic guitar in the corner.
I wonder if he knows anyone?
A total treat
I SENT Bizarre’s Ellie Henman to see if Ed’s meals are as good as his melodies...
I’M no cat fanatic, but beyond the artwork Bertie Blossoms is a total food treat.
The menu is made up of shareable classics – and the staff are delightful.
There are no kitsch references to the star owner. And if you’re no fan of Ed’s music, fear not. It wasn’t on.
★★★★☆
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J glows in red
FOR her hit stripper movie Hustlers, Jennifer Lopez was all bikinis and fur coats.
And she dazzled again in this bright red dress while filming new romcom Marry Me on location in New York.
Described as Notting Hill meets A Star Is Born, it tells the story of a superstar who marries a normal guy.
She and co-star John Bradley both looked pretty pleased with their day’s work as they exited the studio. I’d have a smile on my face too if I got to get that close to J-Lo.
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BACKSTREET Boys’ Nick Carter has become a dad for a second time, with wife Lauren Kitt having a sister for son Odin. A rep confirmed mother and child are “doing great” following the tot’s arrival on Wednesday.
Dad-life
CONGRATS to Westlife’s Mark Feehily on becoming a dad for the first time.
He announced the news by sharing this Insta photo of himself and fiancé Cailean O’Neill pushing their newborn daughter on a trolley through a hospital.
On their tot, who arrived via surrogate, Mark wrote: “Baby Layla born safe & sound @ 7.27pm on October 1st 2019! We’re the happiest Dads in the world!”
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HE’S had four months to get used to it but Robert Pattinson still can’t believe he’s landed the part of Batman. He said: “It’s insane. I was so far from ever thinking it was a realistic prospect. I do not understand how I’ve got it.”
It’s team Bey-Z
BEYONCE isn’t wasting any time after her Lion King: The Gift album flopped in July.
I’ve heard she has once again teamed up with her rapper husband Jay-Z on one of the tunes for her next project. The couple are convinced it will be a single and shot a video in Los Angeles last month.
A source said: “It’s one of her most extravagant and expensive shoots.
“It was mostly filmed in LA and has a highly choreographed routine and also a steamy, romantic scene. She is working with some new creatives and is ready to change things up.”
Her last big chart success was 2016’s No1 album Lemonade.
By the sound of her decision to put the work in this time, her next effort should be a return to form.
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