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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Snoop Dogg reveals shock plan to open BURGER VAN at iconic UK football stadium and says ‘fans are gonna love it'
RAP legend Snoop Dogg wants to bring the sizzle dizzle to Celtic Park. The West Coast icon is keen to teach the Scots a thing or two about greasy American sports cuisine. 2 2 Snoop is a Celtic fan and has previously hinted at investing in the Glasgow giants. And after bringing out his own cookbook, the rapper wants to offer punters more than just Gin and Juice. Snoop has big plans for the Next Episode of his remarkable career. The 53-year-old wants to open his own burger van outside Parkhead on matchdays. Snoop claims he will use his signature "secret spices" as he rustles up gourmet patties for hungry supporters. "But that ain't got to be the case. "People know that Snoop is a cook, and I would love to bring a pop-up burger to a sports stadium to show fans that food at stadiums can be good. "It's got to be Celtic Park man, I mean, where else am I going to bring it." Snoop claims to already have celebrity chef and Scot Gordon Ramsay on board. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up And he says he'll be there in person to serve Celtic fans their matchday grill. He continued: "The secret to a good burger is the love in the preparation. "The ground beef has got to be mixed with some secret spices, then add a good-quality cheese and some maple-cured bacon. 'The Celtic fans are gonna love it. "And to make sure they are just right, Snoop is going to be serving them himself." But those on the blue half of Glasgow are set to miss out on Snoop's grub. He added: "Am I going to bring my burgers to Rangers as well? "Nah, I think we will give that a miss."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rap legend Snoop Dogg announces exciting new plans for Celtic Park
A rap legend has unveiled plans to launch a pop-up burger bar at Celtic Park, with Snoop Dogg promising to personally serve up gourmet burgers to fans of the Scottish champions. The 53-year-old hip-hop icon and longtime Celtic supporter said he wants to challenge the reputation of underwhelming stadium food by bringing high-quality burgers to the stands. Advertisement In an interview with the Sunday Mail, he said: 'There has always been the opinion that food at sports stadiums is never good, but that ain't got to be the case. 'People know that Snoop is a cook, and I would love to bring a pop-up burger to a sports stadium to show fans that food at stadiums can be good. 'It's got to be Celtic Park, man, I mean, where else am I going to bring it?" READ MORE: Celtic's Greg Taylor 'agrees' PAOK deal but deadline set to overcome last hurdle Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, described the secret to a great burger as being all in the preparation. Advertisement He said: 'The secret to a good burger is the love in the preparation. "The ground beef has got to be mixed with some secret spices, then add a good quality cheese and some maple-cured bacon. 'The Celtic fans are gonna love it, and to make sure they are just right, Snoop is going to be serving them himself.' A self-confessed foodie, Snoop has appeared on numerous cooking shows alongside Martha Stewart and even authored a best-selling cookbook titled From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen. He's now set his sights on Scotland, revealing he hopes to open a restaurant in Glasgow with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Advertisement The rap icon revealed: 'I have told him I want to open a restaurant with him, and maybe it might even be in Glasgow. 'For real – we are always swapping cooking tips, and I do mean swapping. 'It's not just one-way traffic, I send him tips as well – he respects Snoop as a chef." READ MORE: Major roads in Glasgow to close for 17 hours for Tour of Britain cycling final However, the California rapper has no plans to take the burger venture across the city to Celtic's rivals. When asked whether he'd consider bringing his burgers to Ibrox, Snoop replied: 'Am I going to bring my burgers to Rangers as well? Nah, I think we will give that a miss!' Advertisement Celtic Park is already known for embracing bold flavours and street food innovation. In 2023, Smokey Trotters Kitchen, a popular Glasgow eatery from the Barras Market, served up Katsu Fries—chips topped with salt and chilli chicken, cheese, curry sauce, crispy onions, and coriander. Dishes like Scheme Poutine, loaded with haggis, cheese, crispy onions and peppercorn sauce, have also become fan favourites. Snoop, who last performed in Glasgow in 2023, has been a vocal supporter of Celtic since their run to the 2003 UEFA Cup Final, and this latest venture deepens his connection to the club and its fans.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rap legend Snoop Dogg announces exciting new plans for Celtic Park
A rap legend has unveiled plans to launch a pop-up burger bar at Celtic Park, with Snoop Dogg promising to personally serve up gourmet burgers to fans of the Scottish champions. The 53-year-old hip-hop icon and longtime Celtic supporter said he wants to challenge the reputation of underwhelming stadium food by bringing high-quality burgers to the stands. In an interview with the Sunday Mail, he said: 'There has always been the opinion that food at sports stadiums is never good, but that ain't got to be the case. 'People know that Snoop is a cook, and I would love to bring a pop-up burger to a sports stadium to show fans that food at stadiums can be good. 'It's got to be Celtic Park, man, I mean, where else am I going to bring it?" READ MORE: Celtic's Greg Taylor 'agrees' PAOK deal but deadline set to overcome last hurdle Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, described the secret to a great burger as being all in the preparation. He said: 'The secret to a good burger is the love in the preparation. "The ground beef has got to be mixed with some secret spices, then add a good quality cheese and some maple-cured bacon. 'The Celtic fans are gonna love it, and to make sure they are just right, Snoop is going to be serving them himself.' A self-confessed foodie, Snoop has appeared on numerous cooking shows alongside Martha Stewart and even authored a best-selling cookbook titled From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen. He's now set his sights on Scotland, revealing he hopes to open a restaurant in Glasgow with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The rap icon revealed: 'I have told him I want to open a restaurant with him, and maybe it might even be in Glasgow. 'For real – we are always swapping cooking tips, and I do mean swapping. 'It's not just one-way traffic, I send him tips as well – he respects Snoop as a chef." READ MORE: Major roads in Glasgow to close for 17 hours for Tour of Britain cycling final However, the California rapper has no plans to take the burger venture across the city to Celtic's rivals. When asked whether he'd consider bringing his burgers to Ibrox, Snoop replied: 'Am I going to bring my burgers to Rangers as well? Nah, I think we will give that a miss!' Celtic Park is already known for embracing bold flavours and street food innovation. In 2023, Smokey Trotters Kitchen, a popular Glasgow eatery from the Barras Market, served up Katsu Fries—chips topped with salt and chilli chicken, cheese, curry sauce, crispy onions, and coriander. Dishes like Scheme Poutine, loaded with haggis, cheese, crispy onions and peppercorn sauce, have also become fan favourites. Snoop, who last performed in Glasgow in 2023, has been a vocal supporter of Celtic since their run to the 2003 UEFA Cup Final, and this latest venture deepens his connection to the club and its fans.
CNA
4 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Ex-pastry chef's gourmet burger stall in Bukit Merah was designed by AI and inspired by Tesla's Cybertruck
Since shutting his first F&B venture, a scone kiosk in 2015, former pastry chef Ray Chen, 38, has been wanting to make a comeback with another concept. His wish became a reality in April this year, except that instead of starting a patisserie like he had dreamed, Chen opened hawker stall Kine dishing out lactose-free gourmet burgers at ABC Brickworks Food Centre. Pronounced like 'kind' without the "d", Kine is an old English word for cattle. FORCED TO STOP WORK DUE TO HEALTH STRUGGLES The change in trajectory wasn't by choice but necessity. Chen, who had stints at Flor Patisserie, Les Amis, Tarte by Cheryl Koh and bistro-bar Epiphyte, began experiencing stomach discomfort about seven years ago. 'It was not so serious at first, then I started getting diarrhoea and bloating… this happened almost every day,' the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy graduate told 'Sometimes the pain was so intense, I would faint. It was worse than when I fractured my leg. Eventually this pain caused me to stop working in 2018.' For years, Chen endured these episodes, undergoing test after test at various specialists with no clear answers – until he was finally diagnosed with FODMAP sensitivity, a complex digestive condition that includes lactose intolerance and restricting many common foods like wheat, almonds and apples, this year. How did he manage without an income for so long? 'My wife is working and her salary is enough to support the both of us. But I feel like a xiao bai lian ("kept man" in Mandarin),' quipped Chen, adding that his 35-year-old wife works as an admin at the Housing and Development Board. 'Our family concept is she takes care of the stable income, I take care of the unstable but there-is-big-potential income.' WINDFALL THANKS TO TESLA STOCKS And by that he means investing. During his seven-year break, Chen took a keen interest in investing in US stocks and began doing it full-time. That's when he stumbled upon Tesla. 'I was researching on YouTube and videos on Tesla kept popping up and I kept listening to their story. Tesla seemed very promising at that time, so I sold all my stocks and bought Tesla at about US$20 (S$25.72) per share,' he said. 'It made 10 times [returns], which is a 1,000 per cent increase.' When we probe about his winnings, Chen laughed. 'My wife says I cannot say! She won't even let me tell my friends. It's not super a lot.' 'I haven't cashed out and I'm still holding the stocks 'cos I'm expecting another tenfold [increase],' he added confidently. BURGERS, NOT BAKES Despite not yet cashing out on his windfall, it gave Chen financial breathing room to pursue his F&B dream without pressure. As selling pastries was no longer an option due to his lactose sensitivity, Chen took his time to experiment with business ideas, before settling on lactose-free burgers. 'I listed all the things I love to eat, and burgers stood out. They're tasty, and the risk is not so high as people eat them regularly,' he explains. As Chen had never worked in a savoury kitchen, it was a steep learning curve for the chef. He spent a year practicing cooking techniques as well as developing lactose-free recipes for his buns and sauces. He finally opened a stall at ABC Brickworks Food Centre in April this year. DESIGNED BY AI, INSPIRED BY ELON MUSK It's hard to miss Kine when walking along the aisles of the hawker centre. With its sleek, futuristic stainless steel stall front, Kine, which cost S$40,000 to set up, stands out among its bright, colourful neighbours. Even the menu is displayed on a Xiaomi TV. Designed by AI, the minimalist stall is a subtle nod to Tesla's edgy Cybertruck. 'I like how innovative and different the Cybertruck is,' shares Ray. 'It's controversial, but it makes a point.' To complete the theme and also reduce the use of nanoplastics, burgers are served on customised stainless steel trays, along with a mini fork. 'Can you help me tell people not to steal them?' asks Chen. 'It's only been three days and we've lost 10 big and small plates and 16 forks.' Depending on the size, each tray costs S$1 to S$3, while forks are almost S$1. STOP STEALING HIS FUTURISTIC PLATES AND FORKS It's no surprise that Chen is a fan of Elon Musk, not because the controversial billionaire entrepreneur contributed to his windfall, though 'it helps'. 'It's his ideas,' said Chen. 'I've watched almost all his interviews and he's very open to sharing his real thoughts. A lot of CEOs, especially the big ones, don't want to share controversial ideas 'cos it brings negative comments to them. But Elon Musk is very open and that is very good for investors 'cos you know what he is thinking.' KINE'S MENU Kine currently offers four burgers: Signature British Curry Crunchy Shrimp Burger (from S$9.20), Double American Smash Burger (from S$8.90), Single American Smash Burger (S$7.10), all served with lactose-free buns made using Chen's recipe. There is also a 'budget' version of the single patty smash burger, with store-bought lactose-free burger bun and no cheese (from S$5.70). 'While testing recipes, I knew I wanted to offer a cheaper option, which is why I came up with this 'small' burger, which is cheaper by S$1 or S$2. It is the same patty, but instead of our custom-made buns, we use store-bought ones and no cheese,' said Chen. You can order the burgers a la carte, with a side of basic shoestring fries, or a set with premium crunchy fries and salad, as indicated by the three prices beside each burger on the menu. Sides like salad and fries are available from S$2.40. Chen plans to expand his menu to offer more salads and a chicken burger. DOUBLE AMERICAN SMASH BURGER, S$12.40 A SET Available as a single patty or a double, this juicy, messy burger hits the right notes. Smashed thin and grilled for just a minute, the USDA Prime beef patties, each weighing 100g, are meaty with a caramelised crust. They are topped with melty vegan 'mozzarella' cheese, raw onions and tangy chipotle gochujang dressing. It all sits between tanned, fluffy toasted buns, specially made darker hued so 'they look more appetising'. The colour comes from a 'secret natural ingredient' that Chen keeps close to his chest. The buns are sturdier than regular burger buns, but still soft and fluffy and can contain the juicy toppings without turning soggy. Served on the side are lettuce leaves drizzled with bright, zingy carrot umami dressing and fab crunchy fries with house-made creamy curry dip that reminds us of Twisties BBQ curry flavour. Nice. The double-stack burger is available a la carte at S$8.90 and S$11.70 with regular shoestring fries. SIGNATURE BRITISH CURRY CRUNCHY SHRIMP BURGER, S$12.70 A SET The shrimp burger (S$9.20 a la carte) is pretty unorthodox. Inspired by a shrimp curry ramen Ray had in Tokyo, he set out to recreate the dish in burger form – with a twist. Instead of a shrimp paste patty, the burger features six deep-fried shrimp, which are dredged in egg, flour and a 'breadcrumb-like coating' to give it a crunchier finish. They are paired with subtly smoky teppanyaki-style sautéed beans sprouts, and topped with creamy curry sauce – yes, the same one served with the fries. Though born from a Japanese dish, Chen calls it a British curry burger as the flavour profile is closer to the curries he enjoyed in London. The flavours come together quite nicely, but the occasional earthy taste of bean sprouts may not appeal to everyone. WHAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE? Kine stands out in the hawker scene with its creative, lactose-free gourmet burgers that deliver on flavour and flair. Every element reflects Chen's attention to detail, from the specially developed buns to the zippy house-made sauces. We like our burgers meaty, juicy, and messy and the hearty double stack smash burger ticks all the boxes. Even the accompanying crunchy fries and dip are yum. Prices are reasonable for the quality, so the stall is worth a visit.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Burgs is back: Juicy burgers & bold flavours at new Arab Street home
Burgs, a pioneer of affordable halal gourmet burgers in Singapore, boasts a new standalone outlet with a bigger, bolder menu than before. After a year-long hiatus, they're back at a 2-storey, 100-seater eatery along 16 Bussorah Street in the heart of Singapore's Arab Street. Did you know? Burgs was born in 2017 at a hawker stall in Golden Mile Food Centre. Proudly homegrown, all their ingredients are freshly prepped in-house daily for the freshest, juiciest burger experience. What's new at Burgs is their improved signature burger sauce, which features a caramelised onion puree infused with the rich aroma of chicken skin. This base is elevated by a gentle kick of heat from homemade pickled green chillis — a uniquely Singaporean spin on the classic relish. All their burger patties are nestled between the same brioche buns, freshly baked with Danish butter and slow-proofed for the perfect pillowy, slightly sweet base. Burgs newbies have to try The Original (S$11.90), stacked with their iconic smoky and juice-filled beef patty grilled to perfection. Paired with signature sauce, American cheese and pickled green chillies, this is an all-time-fav combination that can't go wrong. This one's for the fried chicken enthusiasts. The Big Bird (S$11.90) delivers crispy, golden chicken layered with a refreshing crunch of iceberg lettuce. Seafood fans can opt for the Fish & Chips Burger ($13.90), where battered fish meets iceberg lettuce, creamy American cheese, and a smoky tartar sauce. No meal is complete without its sides and drinks, and the selection at Burgs makes sure of it. Their Nuggies (S$4.80/6.30/12 for 6/9/20 pieces) are made from real chicken chunks and come in 2 flavours: Original and Spicy Seaweed. They've also got a selection of Fries (S$4.90), Burgs' Sig Fries (S$5.90) and Onion Rings (S$4.90) that you can dip in their range of handmade sauces like Curry and Spicy Kicap Manis. Burgs has a standout selection of drinks to wash all that grease down, headlined by their Homemade Black Lemonade (S$4.90) — a zesty, refreshing lemonade with a dramatic twist of an inky charcoal hue. By the way, each burger can be upgraded to a meal for just $3.90 more! As part of their opening special and in conjunction with International Burger Day on 28 May, you can enjoy 50% off your second burger with the purchase of any Burgs burger at full price. Burgs is back, and they're ready to dominate the burger scene in Singapore once again. 15 best burgers in Singapore so good, you won't stop at just bun The post Burgs is back: Juicy burgers & bold flavours at new Arab Street home appeared first on
