Cookie, a new kind of eatery incorporating a deli, shop, cooking club and more, will open its doors to the public for the first time next month having secured planning permission.

The firm will transform a derelict property in Glasgow’s southside into its first outlet.

Domenico del Priore, who, together with his wife, Dr Melanie McCallum, co-founded Cookie, said: "Cookie will introduce to Scotland a completely new kind of food and drink offering. As committed exponents of horizontal cooking, the local landscape and resources will play a central role in our menu and our kitchen will be open for all to see.


"Cookie is a cooking club, which means that our customers can rent us out for a whole host of occasions and cook for themselves, their friends or community group.

"Our aim is to become a platform for local and national healthy eating programmes such as Epode and 'Lets get cooking' and an active supporter of responsible drinking and community education."

In addition to offering an eatery, deli and shop, Cookie will operate as a club, bar, off license and a food and wine importer, as well as a gallery promoting design and art.

With a focus on seasonal food and local produce made available at an accessible price, Cookie seeks to break down the barriers between food production, distribution, preparation and consumption from its base at 72 Nithsdale Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow.

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