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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
A slice of the action. Scran + Roadie brings a New York pizza buzz to the Saltmarket with new chapter of the massively popular café
Chef Chris Mears to open bigger and better version of busy Barras eatery in up-and-coming Glasgow district Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The buzzing urban hotspot of the Saltmarket in Glasgow is about to welcome its newest foodie attraction – Scran + Roadie, the latest incarnation of the massively popular Scran café which took the Barras by storm two years ago. Now, to accommodate demand which often saw queues outside the original café in London Road, owner-chef Chris Mears is opening the doors on much bigger premises at Jocelyn Square on the historic street, opposite Glasgow Green and just down from the High Court. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The grand opening on June 21 will be just ahead of the following month's three-day Trnsmt Festival on the Green, featuring international artists 50 Cent, Billy Clyro and Snow Patrol and many more. The multi award-winning café will have outside seating and is in the process of obtaining its drinks licence. Pizza at Scran + Roadie pic 1 The new venue at 180 Saltmarket – currently the focus of huge regeneration activity, which include attracting unique businesses and creative spaces – will feature a New York-style pizza-and-slice offering in addition to its signature bistro-café-style food and drinks. Chris, who has been in the hospitality trade since he was 15 and has run his own fine dining restaurant in Lanarkshire, said: 'This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. 'The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard.' Pizza at Scran + Roadie pic 2 Scran + Roadie will continue its commitment to high quality ingredients and will also introduce unique new dishes such as shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. Scran + Roadie is backed by the Worq Group, which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50 an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow, Riva restaurant in Helensburgh, Hemingway's bar in Leith and Luci's, a restaurant in Lasswade. Jonathan Doherty, Founder and Director of the Worq Group, said: 'Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Further details revealed for brunch spots new 'bigger and better' eatery
FURTHER details have been revealed about a popular brunch spots new "bigger and better" eatery. Scran and Roadie is set to open this weekend in Saltmarket as the latest incarnation of Scran. The Glasgow Times previously reported Scran would close its London Road restaurant on Sunday, June 15 while Scran and Roadie would open at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. READ NEXT: New restaurant opens in Southside bringing a taste of Algeria to Glasgow (Image: Scran and Roadie) To accommodate demand, owner and chef Chris Mears new remises will be much bigger and will seat three times the number of people. Scran and Roadie will feature a New York-style pizza and slice offering in addition to its signature brunch food and drinks, as well shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. The Roadie part of the name comes from the New York City nickname for a takeaway slice of pizza. READ NEXT: Glasgow McDonald's bans unaccompanied under-16s after 6pm for 'safety' Chris said: "This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. "We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. "The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. "We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. "Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard." Scran and Roadie is backed by the Worq Group which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50, an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow. Jonathan Doherty, founder and director of the Worq Group, continued: "Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. "Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success."
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Further details revealed for 'bigger and better' Glasgow reataurant
Scran and Roadie is set to open this weekend in Saltmarket as the latest incarnation of Scran. The Glasgow Times previously reported Scran would close its London Road restaurant on Sunday, June 15 while Scran and Roadie would open at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. READ NEXT: New restaurant opens in Southside bringing a taste of Algeria to Glasgow (Image: Scran and Roadie) To accommodate demand, owner and chef Chris Mears new remises will be much bigger and will seat three times the number of people. Scran and Roadie will feature a New York-style pizza and slice offering in addition to its signature brunch food and drinks, as well shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. The Roadie part of the name comes from the New York City nickname for a takeaway slice of pizza. READ NEXT: Glasgow McDonald's bans unaccompanied under-16s after 6pm for 'safety' Chris said: "This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. "We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. "The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. "We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. "Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard." Scran and Roadie is backed by the Worq Group which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50, an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow. Jonathan Doherty, founder and director of the Worq Group, continued: "Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. "Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success."
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scran season 8: Talking traditions, family and food with Giovanna Eusebi & Sabrina Damiani
When we set out to record this episode of Scran we wanted to investigate the impact of Italian food and the businesses associated with it in Scotland and what we ended up making was an episode about 'generations of strong women'. My first guest, Giovanna Eusebi, who owns Eusebi Deli in Glasgow, used those exact words to describe her family and business. From her fascination with capers to the touching memories she's helped create around the table, Giovanna shares her passion for Italian food and culture and the story of how her business has been so successful. From Glasgow to Edinburgh and the home and kitchen of Sabrina Damiani. I was treated to a beautiful afternoon tea prepared by Sabrina when we met. I heard all about her journey from Sicily to Edinburgh via Oxford, and a career in academia, to now running her own private dining and catering business, Damiani Fine Dining. This episode is like a sonic hug so grab a glass of your favourite Italian tipple and settle in for a listen full of tradition, family, love and most Listen to the episode in full Watch the episode Get in touch We'd love to hear from you for the next season's episodes. Scran season 8: Michelin Stars with chefs Rodney Wages and Stuart Ralston Scran season 8: Sampling Arran's food and drink delights If you have an opinion about anything we discuss, get in touch with your comments. Drop us a message on the Scotsman Food and Drink Facebook page, or contact me on Twitter @RosalindErskine or via email using Scran is available from all of your favourite podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you like what you hear, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode - and leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover the show and we really like to hear your feedback. Scran season 8: The challenge with Scottish scallops Scran season 8: Glasgow's love affair with tea Scran season 8 - Discovering food and drink in Angus Scran season 8: A preview of the Campbeltown Malts Festival with Glen Scotia and Springbank If you want to know more about food and drink in Scotland, then why not subscribe to our newsletter?
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
More people visiting Scotland for fine dining - as Michelin Stars increase
Rosalind Erskine By Known for cake making, experimental jam recipes, Champagne, whisky and gin drinking (and the inability to cook Gnocchi), Rosalind is the Food and Drink Editor and whisky writer for The Scotsman, as well as hosting Scran, The Scotsman's food and drink podcast.
