New authentic Greek street food spot set to open in Glasgow city centre
HELLE YEAH New authentic Greek street food spot set to open in Glasgow city centre
A NEW restaurant is set to open in Glasgow city centre - specialising in Greek street food.
Yianna's will be launched by the team behind the popular Hellenic eatery Yiamas on Bath Street.
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Yianna's is set to open on Bath Street in Glasgow serving up Greek street food
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Mother and daughter team Linda and Stascia Bantouvakis are behind the new venture
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The new food spot will serve affordable, high-quality Greek food for sit-in and takeaway, including pies, salads, meal deals and iconic gyros.
The family-operated outlet is named after the late founder of Yiamas, Yiannis Bantouvakis, who passed away in 2016.
Yiannis' wife Linda and daughter Stascia are the driving force behind the latest venture.
Linda and Stascia have pledged student-friendly pricing and a modern feel.
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Yiamas closed earlier this year after serving customers for 15 years.
Yianna's will be based in the same Bath Street site and is undergoing a full refurbishment.
The business will cater for the lunchtime crowd and weekend customers as it will be open seven days a week.
Co-owner Stascia Bantouvakis said: 'We've taken everything people loved about Yiamas and reimagined it for a new chapter.
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'Yianni's is a tribute to my dad and a fresh start for us. It's still Greek food made with love - just with a new look and feel.
'We're so excited to welcome everyone back, and to introduce Yianni's to the city.'
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Yianna's will open on Bath Street later this summer.
Last week, we told how a new Italian restaurant had opened at Glasgow Airport.
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Primo Volo has opened for holidaymakers and other travellers in the air hub's main departure lounge.
The stylish cafe offers passengers a "vibrant and authentic Italian dining experience".
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