avoided. However, the restaurant finally closed its doors on Sunday 24 March 2013 with Rankin citing the economic climate and disruptive protests in the city as being two of the reasons for the closure. The late Robbie Millar made his name while working at Roscoff. Awards Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry Award Personal life Paul and Jeanne Rankin were married for more than 25 years. Their marriage ended amicably in 2011. Paul Rankin and Jeanne met in the 1980s, while working in Le Gavroche, a notable restaurant in London. He started there as a dishwasher, while she started as a waitress. Soon they were moved into the kitchen and started their kitchen career. A riding accident left her in constant pain and ended her career as pastry chef. In September 2005 Jeanne publicly acknowledged that she had been heavily dependent upon morphine and other prescription drugs following the accident and had sought help in rehabilitation. In August 2012, Rankin spoke about the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease. He revealed that his father is suffering from the disease and no longer recognises him. Books Hot Food (1997) Gourmet Ireland (1997) Gourmet Ireland 2 (1998) Ideal Home Cooking (1998) New Irish Cookery'' (2005) Steps 2 work programme References External links The Rankin Group * Paul Rankin recipes on BBC Paul Rankin - The Stein Inn Living people People from County Down Chefs from Northern Ireland The X Factor (British TV series) contestants 1959 births Head chefs of Michelin starred restaurants