Barstar Of The Day: Katie’s ambition is to marry Keanu Reeves or failing that, his brother, if he has one. article by Richard Beck

By Richard Beck
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16th Aug 2019
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Edinburgh Fringe

Having encountered one Brass Monkey, Richard heads off to find the sister. A deceptively small front belies the vast interior that extends a long way back to the large screen on the wall. This is a vegan and veggie friendly pub making food with a homemade twist.

Name: Katie Nosurak

Age: 26

Bar: Brass Monkey. 362 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5BR.

Background: Born in Barnard Castle, though her surname is Ukrainian from her father’s side. After attending the local school she ran away to Barcelona. The next few years are a blur that revolved around partying and doing kitchen and bar work. Having had enough of that she drove to Edinburgh in a black MG and smuggled a chihuahua through customs. The last few years have involved similar jobs in between trips to the USA and around Europe, with travel becoming her passion and reason for working.

Ambition: To marry Keanu Reeves or failing that, his brother, if he has one, otherwise to live on a farm in the middle of nowhere with lots of animals and no people.

Favourite Drink: Centenario tequila reposado.

https://www.brassmonkeyleith.com

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