The Botany Bar & Restaurant on Maryhill Road in Glasgow’s West End, has recently welcomed a new Head Chef and will launch their exciting new menu this week.
Chef Jim Kerr comes to The Botany from The Western Club restaurant in Glasgow’s City Centre, but his career includes spells at Rogano, Nairns, One Devonshire Gardens and his own venture on Byres Road, The Dining Room.
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Jim spent over 6 years as Executive Chef at the luxurious 5 star hotel, Mar Hall where he cooked for many celebrities over the years including Beyonce, Elton John, Kylie and Robbie Williams.
Pop star Pink even joined him in the kitchen one night, and taught him one of her favourite vegetarian dishes.
Chef Jim Kerr’s menu at The Botany is classic Scottish cuisine, with an international twist, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients where available.
There will also be some celebrity favourites such as the Asian Hot and Sour Soup, loved by Kylie Minogue, who spent a week at Mar Hall while on tour, and the Salmon Teriyaki with jasmine sticky rice, which was a favourite of Elton John’s.
Starters include salad of sweet pickled herring with Jersey Royals and apple, an aubergine and red pepper terrine and smooth chicken liver parfait with heather honey marmalade and toasted brioche.
For mains, expect dishes such risotto primavera with asparagus, broad beans and peas, a grilled lemon sole and a chana dal with roasted turmeric cauliflower, fragrant rice and gluten free naan.
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The dessert menu offers creative twists on much-loved classics, such as an indulgent iced chewy chocolate cake with caramel mascarpone.
Weekly specials include 2 for 1 Burgers and Fries on a Monday, 2 Flat Iron Steaks and Fries for £20 on a Wednesday and 2 Fish & Chips for £20 on a Friday.
And each Sunday the Botany Roast is available for £14 from 1pm loaded with the meat of the day, roast tatties, Yorkshire pudding, braised red cabbage and mature cheddar broccoli cheese.
The Botany, opened last year offering dining in a bright glasshouse conservatory overlooking garden surroundings.
It also has a peaceful outside terrace, perfect for enjoying the seasonal cocktails and wine list on those sunny Summer days and nights.
The Botany is at 795 Maryhill Road, G20 7TL
T: 0141 946 3131