A new restaurant will open in Glasgow next month as its head chef vows to bring something ‘new and exciting’ to the city centre.
Hazel, part of the new AC by Marriott Glasgow hotel, will welcome its first customers in late October as it joins the £100m Love Loan development at George Square.
The kitchen will be overseen by chef Eric Avenir, formerly of The Scotsman Group, and offer a Mediterranean-inspired menu that utilises Scottish produce.
Ahead of opening, he said: “It's been a long time since Glasgow city centre had such an exciting and quality addition to its heart and I am very much looking forward to being part of its success.
“I’ve run many restaurants in Glasgow, and I love the vibe of the city, but my passion lies with hotels, and I couldn't be happier to be able to bring my skill set together to work in a fantastic reputable hotel in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre.
“It’s an especially exciting time as Hazel is the first of many reputable partners to join Glasgow’s Love Loan development, which will completely transform the city centre as we know it.”
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“These usually contrasting concepts come together in Hazel to create an exceptional experience for everyone from urban explorers and solo business travellers to Saturday shoppers, and busy city workers.”
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The Love Loan project from Edinburgh-based private investment and real estate firm Chris Stewart Group is set to 'transform' an area close to George Square into a space that includes bars, restaurants and health and well-being facilities.
For more information on Hazel visit their website here.
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