Lorraine star pictured at popular Glasgow restaurant
The popular eatery on Hyndland Road in the West End, which recently changed hands on May 1, has just launched its newly designed bar and restaurant with a stage for live music and an outdoor terrace, and Ross, 63, and his entourage turned up to enjoy their new seven nights a week late-night opening.
The presenter, who was with his new girlfriend Brigitte, his family, and friends, enjoyed trying out Espresso Martini's and some fizz during their trip at the plush venue.
Taking in the LA-inspired decor, ambient lighting, and new menus which include mussels, beetroot salad, steaks and linguine, the Lorraine star explained he was back in Scotland from the Hollywood Hills for a couple of weeks.
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He enthused: 'I brought my girlfriend Brigitte, whom I met in LA, to find out exactly what life is all about.
"My sister is here, and it was her big birthday on July 4, and it's my brother-in-law's birthday as well, so we did a little wine tasting.
"We've had the most fantastic night.'
The renowned presenter, who used to host on Radio Clyde and recently received an MBE, also brought his hairdresser, Glasgow legend Gary Hely, to his celebratory evening.
He said: 'I also came back to Scotland to get my hair cut.
"I'm also out with the legend that is Gary Healy, who has cut my hair since I was but a lad - and he's the guy that can tell you the truth. My hair is natural.
"It said it on the bottle.'
Admitting he rarely gets a day off his telly job, Ross who lives overlooking the Hollywood Hills, added: 'I'm on a tour.
"I've been to London and I'm going to the Cotswolds as well. My mum and dad used to say to me there is no place like home then I put them in one and they changed their mind.
"I'm joking. This is just my girlfriend coming to see everything here and Glasgow will always be home.
"I love coming back.'
Saying he'd love to return to try more of Epicure's menu, he added: 'It's a long time since I've been allowed in a cool, trendy place like this."
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