A POPULAR restaurant in Glasgow is set to reopen in weeks after it closed to undergo a major revamp.
Ox and Finch closed the doors of its eatery on Sauchiehall Street in the city centre in October last year, leaving locals gutted.
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At the time, bosses of the much-loved diner said the closure was temporary while they carried out ‘thrilling’ renovations over the winter months.
And now owners have revealed that it will reopen to the public from next month with a brand new look and fresh menu.
Even though the interior has been revamped, it is expected to retain the same ethos and identity which will make it feel reassuringly recognisable to returning guests.
But the changes to the design and the menu are set to bring rejuvenated energy to the restaurant.
The restaurant will keep its traditional blonde tenement design with exposed stone walls and original cornicing.
But they have been refreshed with a bold yet refined palette, including deep red tones that add warmth and depth to the space.
CANNOT WAIT! We have missed you!
Excited customer
Other upgrades have also been made behind the scenes to enhance the functionality of the space for the team.
The open kitchen will still be in place which will keep the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that guests have come to expect.
The huge renovation has also seen the restaurant’s exterior being upgraded, with stunning new frontage added.
This will now have glossy emerald and mustard titles that pay tribute to the distinctive entranceways of Glasgow’s old tenement buildings.
The restaurant’s sun-trap terrace has also been reimagined with fitted awnings and hand-crafted metal furniture.
This will create an inviting outdoor dining space, which will be bookable up to a week in advance for the first time.
Punters will be able to visit the venue for the first time on Tuesday, April 8.
And many have already taken to social media to share their excitement of its reopening.
One person said: “CANNOT WAIT! We have missed you!”
Another added: “So excited for this”.
Someone else posted: “Wooohoooooo!!”
While a fourth wrote: “So exciting!”
And a fifth chimed in: “Love it!”
Bosses have also revealed that the team will be full of familiar faces, including General Manager Sophie Barnes who has led the Ox and Finch team since 2020.
SWEET SUCCESS
NEWS of the reopening comes after we told how a brand new Chinese street food restaurant has also recently opened in Glasgow city centre.
Sweet and Sour has opened its doors a year after “coming soon” signs were put up in the shop window.
The new restaurant is located in the city’s Bothwell Street and is less than a five-minute walk from Glasgow Central Station.
In a post on Instagram, staff at the restaurant said: “Have a little look at our gorgeous new Sweet and Sour restaurant in the heart of town.
“Pop in for some tasty vibes, cool Asian cuisine and refreshments plus a whole lot more.”
Sweet and Sour offers up some tasty lunch options, with their menu set at £6.95.
Customers can get their hands on some sweet and sour dishes, and a number of salt and pepper meals.
They also offer up other popular dishes including chicken curry, chicken fried rice, lemon and orange chicken, and sweet and sour rainbow beef wraps.
The lunch menu is available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm.
The new Head Chef Craig Nelson, who previously worked at Sous Chef at Ox and Finch, rejoins the team after four years spent cooking under some of London’s most esteemed chefs, including Brett Graham and Sally Abé at Michelin-starred pub, The Harwood Arms.
Craig’s seasonally evolving menu will retain the familiar Ox and Finch format, featuring a few of the classic dishes and lots of exciting new additions.
Of the relaunch, Aurélien Mourez said: “Ox and Finch has always been a very collaborative effort; chefs are encouraged to participate in creating dishes, working together to fine-tune the outcome of a dish with a fresh approach.
“This practice has carried us through all of our new projects over the years.
“Craig is bringing with him some outstanding experience in industry-leading kitchens known for exceptional standards, but also a strong ability to foster teamwork in the kitchen, encouraging creativity and ensuring that every dish benefits from a shared vision and collective expertise.”
Punters have been left excited by the relaunch[/caption]
