Christchurch chef Tony Astle's slippery slide to financial ruinDean Kozanic Tony Astle in 2015 when he had signed up for three tenancies at Antony Gough's The Terrace development. READ MORE:* Hope for staff owed over $100,000 at Tony Astle's Christchurch eateries* Casualty count in Christchurch hospitality industry rises* Does Christchurch have too many bars and restaurants? DAVID WALKER/FAIRFAX NZ Tony Astle in early 2017 when the wheels starting falling off. Some will blame the tough Christchurch restaurant scene, that has already claimed many casualties, but Astle's restaurants were not among the true strugglers. Stacy Squires Tony Astle has a flair for interior design as shown at Mexicano's which he no longer owns.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2018 04:38 UTC