BRGR opens on Wednesday and we got a copy of their press release for it. Burger in exchange for a donation to Unite Against Cancer between 12 and 8pm
BRGR launches with free food frenzy
Burger lovers in Glasgow’s West End are in for a treat this month with the launch of
BRGR on Great Western Road, and the team behind the new venue is inviting people to
come and sample a patty to celebrate its opening on Wednesday 10 September.
BRGR, with support from Rodgers Butchers, will be giving free burgers away whilst
stocks last from 12-8pm. As part of the giveaway, hungry burger fans will have the
option to make a donation for Scottish charity, Unite Against Cancer should they
wish, who will receive all the proceeds from the day.
The new restaurant, which takes inspiration from burger joints across the pond in
America, will bring the ultimate burger experience to Glasgow including the arrival
of Scotland’s first burger holder, the aptly named ‘hawder’ – because it ‘hawds’
your burger. The ‘hawder’ ensures less mess, spills and an all-round better burger
eating experience for Glasgow’s diners.
The stylish new venue boasts six different varieties of meat-based burgers including
three beef choices with the addition of a seventh vegetarian option. All burgers are
handmade using the freshest ingredients and can be teamed with a range of sides
including wings, mac n cheese, charred corn with jalapeno butter and a selection of
fries.
Although owner Chris Lessani has been inspired by many of the burger joints he has
encountered whilst visiting America, BRGR is firmly focused on Glasgow, celebrating
the best ingredients from local suppliers throughout its menu, to make the highest
quality burgers. Suppliers include Rodgers Butchers and George Mewes Cheese on Byres
Road, Big Bear Bakery in Glasgow and Glasgow’s Direct Foods for fruit and
vegetables.
Accompanying the burgers is a range of delicious shakes fresh from the restaurant’s
very own milk station. Offering a variety of shakes including classics such as,
vanilla, strawberry and chocolate to grown up shakes like chocolate and Cointreau,
Malibu and a coffee inspired mix with Café Patron and Kahlua.
Commenting on the launch, Chris Lessani, owner of BRGR, said: “We are really excited
to open BRGR’s doors and bring the best burgers to Glasgow. We suspect we are going
to have a busy day on Wednesday celebrating our arrival and we hope to raise plenty
of money for a very worthwhile cause.
“Burgers are hugely popular in Glasgow’s city centre, but in the West End there
aren’t that many options if you are looking for a really high quality burger in a
great dining experience. We have some fantastic suppliers in the city and we wanted
to celebrate this in the creation of our braw burgers. We have kept our menu quite
small but with enough variation so that people can get what they are looking for. We
will also have a kids menu for our little BRGR diners.
“BRGR will offer the perfect spot for those looking to grab a quick lunch or dinner,
providing great tasting burgers without the wait; but we have also created a space
that we hope people can relax in and enjoy dining out with friends and family.”
Housed in a bright red exterior, BRGR will be hard to miss. The more subdued
interior creates a relaxed and cosy eating space with a vintage vibe. The management
of BRGR take pride in working with local suppliers and a number of Glasgow firms
were involved in the design, interior and branding of the new venue. Designed by
Composed Design, BRGR features a number of reclaimed materials from Glasgow
Architectural Salvage and boasts a hand-drawn feature wall spanning the full side of
the restaurant, providing a unique scene for diners to sit within.
Colin Smith, Founder and Trustee of Unite Against Cancer, added: “On behalf of
everyone at Unite Against Cancer, we would like to say a big thanks to the team at
BRGR for their support and wish them every success in their new venture. We can’t
wait to try a burger or two.”
The new venue opens creating over a dozen full and part time jobs in the West End,
including a new general manager and head chef, Adam Kirk whose previous experience
in the city includes Etain, Kelvingrove Café and Panevino.
BRGR is at 526 Great Western Road and will be open seven days a week for lunch and
dinner, serving food until 10pm. There will also be a live DJ on Friday and Saturday
nights from 8pm. For more information, please visit http
www.brgr-glasgow.com.
