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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
This is the plan for this iconic Glasgow city centre building
Dunaskin Properties has been granted permission for a rooftop extension to a building on the corner of St Vincent Street and Renfield Street. It can now refurbish the offices, which sit above Vietnamese street food restaurant Pho, a unit previously occupied by menswear shop Moss Bros. Applications for planning permission and listed building consent , initially submitted in 2019, were approved last week. There had been an objection from the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, which said the listed building would be 'badly served by the proposed massing, materials and loss of original historic fabric'. Documents submitted on behalf of the applicant stated: 'The basis of this scheme is the redevelopment and extension of a Category B listed office building in the office district Glasgow city centre. 'The project is to provide 2300 square metre of grade A speculative office space within the city centre conservation area of Glasgow.' They added the project will include the 'refurbishment and alteration of the upper existing three floors of derelict office space with existing attic space and roof being replaced with two additional floors of open plan flexible office suites'. 'The project improves accessibility, circulation and way-finding throughout the building,' the plans state. A newly reconfigured entrance area is also planned. READ NEXT: Customers gutted as beloved store announces shock closure READ NEXT: Glasgow housing association has this plan for city centre listed building The application also stated the work would take 'great care to respect the history of the existing building'. It continued: 'It is therefore submitted that the proposals represent a major investment in the city centre providing commercial opportunities and indeed will strengthen the city centre's appeal as a destination for business while also enhancing the built environment.'
Tatler Asia
06-07-2025
- Tatler Asia
Morning rituals: 10 traditional breakfasts across Southeast Asia
2. Kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs (Singapore) Singaporean breakfast culture straddles colonial legacy and local ingenuity. Kaya toast, or grilled bread slathered with coconut jam and a generous slab of butter, comes with wobbly soft-boiled eggs, soy sauce and white pepper. Pair it with strong, sweet kopi (local coffee with condensed milk) for a breakfast that's equal parts nostalgic and satisfying. Other Singaporean breakfasts: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes with preserved radish) Fried bee hoon (stir-fried vermicelli) Economic rice (a buffet of pre-cooked dishes with rice, even in the morning) 3. Mohinga (Myanmar) Considered Myanmar's unofficial national dish, mohinga is a comforting fish broth thickened with rice flour and loaded with rice noodles, banana stem, boiled eggs and crunchy fritters. Traditionally eaten for breakfast, it's served steaming hot from roadside vendors in big metal pots. It's soulful, filling and packed with umami. Other Myanmar breakfasts: Nan Gyi Thoke (thick rice noodle salad with chicken curry) Pe Byouk (boiled peas with naan-style bread) Htamin Jaw (fried rice with garlic oil, peas, and crispy shallots) 4. Putu mayam or string hoppers (Malaysia / Sri Lanka influence) A product of Tamil migration to Malaysia and Singapore, putu mayam (or idiyappam) consists of lacy steamed rice flour noodles, served cold with grated coconut and palm sugar. It is light, subtly sweet and a staple in many South Indian-influenced communities across Southeast Asia. 5. Lontong sayur (Indonesia / Malaysia) Compressed rice cakes (lontong) swim in a light coconut curry with vegetables like young jackfruit, tofu and tempeh. Often topped with hard-boiled eggs and spicy sambal, lontong sayur is a hearty, complex breakfast that can double as brunch. You'll find it in wet markets and roadside warungs, especially in Java and Sumatra. 6. Khao tom (Thailand / Laos) Thailand's answer to breakfast soup, khao tom (not to be confused with a similarly named dessert) is a fragrant rice porridge laced with garlic, ginger and sometimes minced pork, shrimp or fish. Served with chilli, vinegar and soy sauce on the side, it's gentle but tasty—ideal for sleepy mornings or recovering stomachs. Other Thai breakfasts: Jok (Thai rice porridge thicker than khao tom, with pork and century egg) Patongo (Thai-style Chinese crullers often dipped in condensed milk) Moo ping with khao niew (grilled pork skewers with sticky rice) 7. Pho (Vietnam) Above Pho (Photo: Jang's / Pexels) In northern Vietnam, pho isn't lunch—it's breakfast. Hanoi mornings start with steaming bowls of delicate beef or chicken broth, slippery rice noodles, thinly sliced meat and a small bouquet of fresh herbs. Street-side pho stalls open at dawn and often close by mid-morning. The ritual? Slurp, sip and start the day right. Pho has gained so much popularity that it's become a late-night favourite, too. Other Vietnamese breakfasts: Banh mi op la (Vietnamese baguette with sunny-side-up eggs) Xoi (sticky rice with toppings like mung beans or shredded chicken) Hu tieu (clear pork broth with rice noodles and seafood) See more: Late-night snacking: 9 midnight treats across Asia 8. Bubur ayam (Indonesia) Jakarta's breakfast classic is a comforting bowl of chicken rice porridge topped with shredded chicken, crispy shallots, soy sauce and crackers (kerupuk). Vendors often add scallions, fried garlic and drizzles of yellow turmeric broth for extra warmth and colour. It's Indonesia's answer to savoury comfort food with texture to spare. Other Indonesian breakfasts: Lontong sayur (rice cakes in coconut curry) Nasi uduk (aromatic coconut rice with side dishes) Gado-gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce, sometimes eaten for breakfast) 9. Champorado with tuyo (Philippines) This Filipino breakfast is a study in contrasts. Sweet chocolate rice porridge (champorado), made with sticky rice and native cacao, is served with salty dried fish (tuyo) on the side. The result? A perfectly calibrated play between sweet, salty, creamy and umami that has fuelled generations of early risers. It sounds strange to outsiders, but it all comes together with a spoonful. Or a bowl. Other Filipino breakfasts: Silog meals (garlic fried rice + fried egg + protein like tapa, longganisa or tocino) Pandesal (soft bread rolls) with butter, cheese or sardines Arroz caldo (chicken rice porridge with ginger and scallions) See more: 11 Filipino breakfast foods you need to try 10. Khao niew (Laos) In Laos, breakfast is slow, tactile and rooted in tradition. The day often begins with khao niew (sticky rice), which is steamed in bamboo baskets and eaten by hand. Rolled into small balls, it's dipped into fiery jeow bong (chilli paste), paired with laap (herb-laden minced meat salad) or served with leftover grilled fish. Beyond the table, sticky rice plays a spiritual role in daily life. In cities like Luang Prabang, locals offer handfuls of khao niew to monks during the Tak Bat almsgiving ritual, a centuries-old Buddhist practice. Other Lao breakfasts: Khao piak sen (thick rice noodle soup) Baguette sandwiches (a French colonial legacy) Khao tom (simple rice porridge, though less common than sticky rice)
Leader Live
23-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Vietnamese restaurant Pho coming to Cheshire Oaks
The restaurant has applied for a premises licence with Cheshire West and Chester Council and will take up a unit in the northeast section of the outlet, previously occupied by Swarovski. Pho, which takes its name from Vietnam's national dish, has locations across the UK. Its menu consists of a wide range of Southeast Asian dishes, including noodle soups, curries, rice bowls, salads and wok-fried dishes with options for vegetarian and vegan diners, and traditional desserts and ice cream. READ MORE The restaurant also offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including Vietnamese beer brands, signature cocktails, teas, coffees and soft drinks. The premises licence states that the new location will be open from 7am until 1am throughout the week, with alcoholic drinks to be offered until 12.30am. A statement from the brand says: 'The premises shall trade as a restaurant, with a bar, with the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment.' An opening date for the new restaurant has not yet been announced.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'I ate Vietnamese food at a quiet Bromley restaurant and it's a true gem'
If you're in search of authentic and delicious Vietnamese food in Bromley, I think I've found just the place. On a recent trip to the town centre and while in search of a spot for lunch, I stumbled across Bowl O' Pho in High Street. I was sold after I saw the promise of authentic Vietnamese dishes from its extensive menu, and two bronze business awards proudly displayed in the window. The restaurant is modest and unassuming along a quieter stretch of the High Street, but it was catching the eye of many shoppers. Inside, it was just myself and another customer, and I was allowed to pick from any table of my choosing. The restaurant has cutlery drawers and sauce stations at each table (Image: Newsquest) The quiet lunch setting is exactly what I wanted for my solo meal. The restaurant offers up tasty sounding noodle salads, summer rolls, bánh mì and more. I placed an order for a guava bubble fruit tea and decided on the vegetarian pho. With a restaurant name like Bowl O' Pho, how could I not give it a try?! The guava fruit tea was sweet and refreshing, with a colourful mix of popping boba pearls at the bottom and some surprise tapioca pearls thrown in there too. I sat and sipped on my drink whilst people watching and before I knew it, a generously sized bowl of pho was carefully placed in front of me. The fruit tea was sweet and subtle, the perfect drink to sip on (Image: Newsquest) The pho is also served with a side of fresh garnishes including mint leaves, coriander, chopped red chillies, a lemon wedge and bean sprouts. The best thing about pho is you can truly make it your own. After trying the broth, I added siracha, hoisin, chilli oil and a dash of salt from the sauce station on the table. . Personally, there can never be too much coriander and so I went ahead and added that in with the rest of the fresh sides. It was delicious as it came, but the beauty of pho is being able to make it your own (Image: Newsquest) Despite it being 26 degrees Celsius outside, the bowl of hot broth and bouncy rice noodles provided the fresh and tasty relief I had been searching for. READ MORE: Bowls club celebrates 125 years of being part of the community I ate my meal contentedly whilst listening to radio hits from Tate McRae and Taylor Swift that were being played through the restaurant. The service was quick and friendly, the meal peaceful and delicious and the price very reasonable at £18 in total. I have already planned to go back with friends and believe that more people should know of this independent business that you could describe as a high street gem.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Vietnamese restaurant 'Phở and Bánh Mì' coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future. Development is currently underway on a new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho and Banh Mi, which will be located at 139 North Belt Highway next to Hy-Vee and Cricket Wireless. Demolition crews have been on site for two days renovating the interior for indoor remodeling. The goal is to have renovations complete in three months and ready for business after that. While a menu hasn't been unveiled yet, fans of Vietnamese food will definitely see two of its most beloved dishes in Pho a noodle soup dish typically made with beef or chicken broth, flat rice noodles, and a variety of toppings, in addition to Banh Mi, a sandwich typically made with a crispy, airy baguette filled with savory meats and vegetables. The restaurant would be one of, it not the first true Vietnamese restaurants to plant its flag in St. Joseph. The store and building is owned by Joemo Holdings, LLC, under the care of real estate company Rubenstein Real Estate Co. The strip shopping center is now 100% occupied with tenants. Stay with us as News-Press NOW continues to update this story. The planned location for Pho and Banh Mì is shown at 139 North Belt Highway on Thursday. The store is located between Cricket Wireless and Rent One in the Hy-Vee area.
