Glasgow will gain a new burger experience when The Counter opens this week at The Quay. The fashionable, premium LA restaurant franchise offers over a million possible ways to build your own burger. The new location the first in the UK, with plans for further expansion over the next five years. The Counter opening in Glasgow on 6th June will be followed by BUILT, its “fast … [Read more...] about The Counter burgers arrive in Glasgow this week
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Quick Bite: The Duchess of Argyle
Making a new bar appear like it has always been there. It's a particular skill. The Duchess of Argyle materialised in Finnieston in February and has successfully blended into the neighbourhood. It looks established, it fits in. The venue joins nearby successful sister venues Porter & Rye, The Finnieston and Lebowski’s and The Drugstore Social. The idea for the latest … [Read more...] about Quick Bite: The Duchess of Argyle
Five Quick Questions: Chez Mal Glasgow’s Chef John Burns
At the heart of Malmaison's boutique hotel, housed in a striking-looking former Greek Orthodox Church on West George Street, chef John Burns has returned to open Chez Mal brasserie. Burns has 12 years service with Malmaison, starting as a Commis Chef here in Glasgow, before worked in all Scottish Malmaisons, and every position of the kitchen throughout his Career. He won the … [Read more...] about Five Quick Questions: Chez Mal Glasgow’s Chef John Burns
Five Quick Questions: Jamie Scott of The Newport Restaurant
Jamie Scott was born in Kirkliston around the time mum Winnie was working at the Caledonian. His dad, Grant, was in the Black Watch and the family moved around when Jamie was young. He started his career at 14 as the most junior person in the kitchen of his parents’ pub, and eventually worked his way up to running it. He opened his first restaurant last year - The Newport in … [Read more...] about Five Quick Questions: Jamie Scott of The Newport Restaurant
Quick Bite: Cracking Seafood at Crabshakk
It's a Tuesday evening and the strip at Argyle Street seems quiet and subdued. The calm before the storm perhaps. We take the opportunity to have the bar in The Finnieston to ourselves for a glass of wine and a meandering chat before crossing the road to claim a table in Crabshakk. As the evening progresses we're joined in the compact restaurant by Iron Maiden fans craving … [Read more...] about Quick Bite: Cracking Seafood at Crabshakk