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Glasgow Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Taco Mazama founder opens Italian pasta restaurant in Glasgow
Allan Bell's newest venture in the West End blends fresh ingredients with casual dining at an affordable price. Pasticcio, located at 378 Byres Road, officially opened its doors to the public earlier this month. Bell, who doesn't have previous experience working in Italian restaurants, told our sister title The Herald: 'I really love eating Italian food, and pasta in particular. I've always felt that there is a shortage of accessible and convenient pasta that is also really fresh. 'There seems to be very little between the supermarket instant pasta salad and the full service dine-in meal, so we wanted to do something where it would be really easy to get something for lunch or a meal on the go which is both convenient and has high quality ingredients. 'We really are going for a casual feel. We want people to be able to pop in and have a pasta for their lunch, as well as coming in for a nice meal in the evening. Pasta is fresh-made on-site. (Image: Pasticcio Glasgow) Bell said that it takes his team around ten minutes to shape and cook the fresh pasta and sauce, something which lends itself to convenience and efficiency. The University of Strathclyde graduate, who founded Taco Mazama in 2009, has 15 years of experience in the Glasgow dining scene. The Californian-inspired burrito franchise operates locations further down Byres Road and on Renfield Street in the city centre; as well as a branch in Thessaloniki, Greece. Taco Mazama's Sauciehall Street location closed in January after three years of operation. Asked why he believes the area would suit his new venture, Bell said: 'I'm based in the West End myself. I feel like I know the area really well. We've been looking for something here for some time now. 'It's quite a busy area. Byres Road in particular has so many kinds of customers. 'There are students coming from university, people from local businesses, tourists that are out and about, and it has also got a huge residential market so there is lots of room to tap into home deliveries.' It's not the easiest time to open a new business in the West End, with high business rates forcing some long-time restaurants in the area to close. Soul Food Kitchen in Finnieston ceased operations in March, while the Marigold Cafe on Park Road closed last December. 33 Irish Kitchen on Ashton Lane shut its doors in January, after being open for less than a year. READ NEXT: First look inside Glasgow's new Paesano Southside ahead of opening READ NEXT: 'It's in my DNA': Partick's new Revival Cafe's been generations in the making Taco Mazama shut a city centre location earlier this year. Indeed, the building Pasticcio now occupies has hosted a range of businesses in recent years, leading one social media commenter to call the unit 'jinxed'. Peri-peri joint Burger Cartel served fried chicken and cheeseburgers between 2020 and 2024, preceded by Parisian cafe and patisserie Matilda's between 2014 and 2019. At Pasticcio, customers can order a range of traditional pastas and other Italian street food specialities, ranging from freshly prepared linguine egg pasta to wholewheat fusilli and vegan pappardelle. Sauces include carbonara, arrabbiata, and aglio e olio; while beef ragu, pesto and mozzarella, and sundried tomato and mozzarella arancini are also on offer. Cannoli and tiramisu are available for purchase. News of the opening was met with a range of reactions from social media users. ''Pasticcio' means 'mess' in Italian. Let's hope it's not', Laura Harper quipped. Jim Greenway said: 'Good luck but Byres Road is a difficult trading area now due to rates, rent, water and parking costs.' Linda McKellar added: 'Italians are very passionate about their food and I'm sure it will be very busy. Look how many cafes there are in Byres Road now, and they are always full.' Asked for the reason behind the restaurant's Italian moniker, Bell told The Herald: "Our designer Alessio came up with the name: 'because it is a messy Italian menu and in Italian we say 'pasticcio'. Also, because 'pasticcio' sounds like pasta." Pasticcio will be introducing an offer where customers who post content related to the venue and tag the restaurant's social media pages will earn a free espresso or cannolo. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner service, as well as takeaway orders, between 12pm and 10pm during the week, and 11am to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Happiness Has a Flavor—And It Tastes Like Habit Burger & Grill
New report reveals a correlation between happiness and Habit—with the top three happiest cities all home to Habit Burger & Grill restaurants, while Cleveland, the unhappiest city, has none Happiness Has a Flavor—And It Tastes Like Habit Burger & Grill IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The results are in. The happiest places in the U.S. have one delicious thing in common: Habit Burger & Grill. A new report ranking the happiest cities in the U.S. shows a perfect correlation between happiness and Habit, with the top three spots all home to Habit's signature chargrilled flavor and award-winning burgers. #1 Happiest City: Fremont, CA – Home to a Habit #2 Happiest City: San Jose, CA – Also home to a Habit #3 Happiest City: Irvine, CA – Habit HQ, baby! But at the bottom of the happiness ranking? Cleveland, OH, a city without a Habit Burger Grill. Coincidence? We think not. 'Our perfect correlation between happiness and Habit might not be scientific, but let's be honest—when you're biting into a freshly chargrilled Double Charburger, life is just better,' said Jack Hinchliffe, Chief Marketing Officer at Habit & Burger Grill. 'Cleveland, we see you. And we have a feeling this happiness gap might be something we can fix.' What exactly does that mean? Well, let's just say Habit believes everyone deserves a taste the #1-ranked* Double Charburger—wherever they are. But it's clear that the char-to-joy ratio is undeniable; every city that ranks high on happiness has a Habit, and the one at the bottom doesn't. That's some serious food for thought. For now, we'll let the numbers speak for themselves. But if you're in Cleveland and suddenly find yourself craving a fresh, chargrilled-to-order Double Charburger, we'd say... stay tuned. For more information about Habit Burger & Grill and to find a location near you, visit *Based on USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2024 Awards for Best Fast Food Burger. (Published July 2024). Connect with Habit Burger & Grill on social media at: FB: IG: TikTok: LinkedIn: About Habit Burger & Grill Born in sunny Southern California in 1969, Habit Burger & Grill is known for Charburgers cooked-to-order over an open flame. But the menu extends far beyond burgers – it's a celebration of Californian-inspired flavors. Alongside the brand's signature Charburgers is a meaningful array of handcrafted sandwiches, crisp salads, and creamy shakes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Habit Burger & Grill has earned notable recognition, being featured in Newsweek's 'America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023' and praised for its Tempura Green Beans, named as the top green bean dish in The Daily Meal's 'Ranking Green Bean Dishes From 11 Chain Restaurants' in 2023. Additionally, it was listed in Thrillist's roundup of 'Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!' Habit Burger & Grill has since grown to over 385 restaurants across 14 states and internationally – and continues to grow, serving up delicious meals that capture the essence of California feel-good food. Learn more at Sources: Newsweek, Daily Meal, Thrillist Habit Burger & Grill Press Contact: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Battle of the Better Burgers Takes Manhattan: Habit Burger & Grill's Billboard Puts Five Guys in Their Place—Fifth Place, to Be Exact
IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The better burger battleground just got a whole lot juicer today. After Habit Burger & Grill 's Double Char was crowned #1 by USA TODAY 10Best*, the brand isn't keeping the celebration to itself. Instead, it's taking the message straight to the streets—and directly above a Five Guys restaurant in New York City. The new billboard, towering over Five Guys, cheekily reminds the competitor of its own ranking with a bold, undeniable, and rather ironic truth: 'You're Ranked #5, Guys.' This isn't the first time Habit has flexed its chargrilled confidence. In September, the brand playfully 'congratulated' In-N-Out for securing the #2 spot on the same 10Best list. Now, Five Guys gets its turn in the hot seat—well, the #5 seat. 'New York is famous for its big billboards and even bigger personalities, so we figured, why not have a little fun?' said Jack Hinchliffe, Chief Marketing Officer of Habit Burger & Grill. 'Earning the #1 spot is no small feat, and while we respect the competition, we're not shy about celebrating it. Our Double Char speaks for itself: chargrilled, fresh, and now officially the best.' As the Battle of the Better Burgers continues, Habit Burger & Grill is proving that greatness isn't just grilled—it's earned. And now, with a #1 burger and a billboard with a view, Habit is making sure everyone, especially Five Guys, knows exactly where they stand. For those who haven't yet tried the #1-ranked Double Char (as voted by the fans), consider this your sign—literally. For more information about Habit Burger & Grill and to find a location near you, visit About Habit Burger & Grill Born in sunny Southern California in 1969, Habit Burger & Grill is known for Charburgers cooked-to-order over an open flame. But the menu extends far beyond burgers – it's a celebration of Californian-inspired flavors. Alongside the brand's signature Charburgers is a meaningful array of handcrafted sandwiches, crisp salads, and creamy shakes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Habit Burger & Grill has earned notable recognition, being featured in Newsweek's 'America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023' and praised for its Tempura Green Beans, named as the top green bean dish in The Daily Meal's 'Ranking Green Bean Dishes From 11 Chain Restaurants' in 2023. Additionally, it was listed in Thrillist's roundup of 'Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!' Habit Burger & Grill has since grown to over 385 restaurants across 14 states and internationally – and continues to grow, serving up delicious meals that capture the essence of California feel-good food. Learn more at
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Battle of the Better Burgers Takes Manhattan: Habit Burger & Grill's Billboard Puts Five Guys in Their Place—Fifth Place, to Be Exact
Habit Burger & Grill takes a bite out of the Big Apple with a bold billboard reminding Five Guys who's really on top The Battle of the Better Burgers Takes Manhattan: Habit Burger & Grill's Billboard Puts Five Guys in Their Place—Fifth Place, to Be Exact IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The better burger battleground just got a whole lot juicer today. After Habit Burger & Grill's Double Char was crowned #1 by USA TODAY 10Best*, the brand isn't keeping the celebration to itself. Instead, it's taking the message straight to the streets—and directly above a Five Guys restaurant in New York City. The new billboard, towering over Five Guys, cheekily reminds the competitor of its own ranking with a bold, undeniable, and rather ironic truth: 'You're Ranked #5, Guys.' This isn't the first time Habit has flexed its chargrilled confidence. In September, the brand playfully 'congratulated' In-N-Out for securing the #2 spot on the same 10Best list. Now, Five Guys gets its turn in the hot seat—well, the #5 seat. "New York is famous for its big billboards and even bigger personalities, so we figured, why not have a little fun?' said Jack Hinchliffe, Chief Marketing Officer of Habit Burger & Grill. "Earning the #1 spot is no small feat, and while we respect the competition, we're not shy about celebrating it. Our Double Char speaks for itself: chargrilled, fresh, and now officially the best." As the Battle of the Better Burgers continues, Habit Burger & Grill is proving that greatness isn't just grilled—it's earned. And now, with a #1 burger and a billboard with a view, Habit is making sure everyone, especially Five Guys, knows exactly where they stand. For those who haven't yet tried the #1-ranked Double Char (as voted by the fans), consider this your sign—literally. For more information about Habit Burger & Grill and to find a location near you, visit Connect with Habit Burger & Grill on social media at: FB: IG: TikTok: LinkedIn: About Habit Burger & Grill Born in sunny Southern California in 1969, Habit Burger & Grill is known for Charburgers cooked-to-order over an open flame. But the menu extends far beyond burgers – it's a celebration of Californian-inspired flavors. Alongside the brand's signature Charburgers is a meaningful array of handcrafted sandwiches, crisp salads, and creamy shakes, ensuring there's something for everyone. Habit Burger & Grill has earned notable recognition, being featured in Newsweek's 'America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023' and praised for its Tempura Green Beans, named as the top green bean dish in The Daily Meal's 'Ranking Green Bean Dishes From 11 Chain Restaurants' in 2023. Additionally, it was listed in Thrillist's roundup of 'Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!' Habit Burger & Grill has since grown to over 385 restaurants across 14 states and internationally – and continues to grow, serving up delicious meals that capture the essence of California feel-good food. Learn more at Sources: Newsweek, Daily Meal, Thrillist *Based on USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2024 Awards for Best Fast Food Burger. (Published July 2024). Habit Burger & Grill Press Contact: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
