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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.
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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.
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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."
