Private chef and owner of Fallachan, Craig Grozier, has opened a new dining space, Fallachan Kitchen in Eastvale Place, in one of the unique railway arches beside SWG3, thought to be one of Glasgow’s up and coming spots,
Fallachan Kitchen will be his first permanent restaurant site, running alongside his private dining business.
Inspired by the philosophy of Fallachan, the open kitchen, with a 12-cover communal chef’s table, will be a multi-functional dining space hosting a variety of culinary experiences on selected dates throughout the year. These will include seasonal tasting menus, guest chefs, workshops and tastings as well as the space being available for private hire.
One of Fallachan’s signature offerings is its House Charcuterie and game, Scottish bluefin tuna belly and Scottish spirits and wild plants. They also make their own Koji with heritage grain, Bere Barley, grown in Orkney, which is the catalyst ingredient behind so many key ingredients in Japanese cooking and sake. It is used in dishes like the ‘hogget + bere barley koji broth, a unami rich broth with a hint of summer meadow which is his own nod to the traditional Scotch broth.
The drink pairings are curated by Sommelier, Conor McGeady and bartender, Ally Kelsey. Conor, who was previously assistant manager at The Gannet and has a WSET level 3, works closely with Craig to create each drinks pairing, including non-alcoholic serves. Ally, who has over two decades of experience, including leading the team of White Lyan under cocktail titan, Ryan Chetiyawardana.
Craig Grozier, chef owner, said, “I couldn’t think of a better location to open my first restaurant than in the up-and-coming, creative location of SWG3. The area is very much a juxtaposition of past and present Glasgow, with the galvanisers’ yard, a nod to its industrial past, and with the artist studios and street art, a nod to the modern, creative city it is now. I always hoped to get a railway arch and turn it into a dining space; this one comes with the added bonus of feeling part of the vibrant community at SWG3 that showcases the best of Glasgow.”