'Mmm yummy': Marti Pellow reveals city's 'best' spot for mac and cheese
The Clydebank star posted a video on social media hailing The Food Stop takeaway.
He said: "I'm at The Food Stop in Merchant City, where they do the best macaroni and cheese.
"It is divine.
"So, if you are ever in Glasgow, come down to Merchant City and go to The Food Stop.
"Get in there early and get your mac and cheese. Mmmm, yummy."
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We previously reported that the former Wet Wet Wet member also went to the University Cafe in the West End for some ice cream.
He jokes: "Is it wrong to eat ice cream at 10am? I don't know, is it?"
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