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AVOAVO<br />
www.westendermagazine.com | 33<br />
Reviewed by<br />
Roberto Parrucci<br />
Exciting news for all those health<br />
conscious foodies around the city,<br />
AvoAvo, the first avocado bar in<br />
Glasgow has opened in Finnieston.<br />
I’m intrigued to discover what an avocado bar<br />
has to offer, and as I enter I’m a bit sceptical<br />
about what to expect. Recently, Avocado<br />
has made its way into the superfood world<br />
as a real icon. We know it’s healthy, tasty,<br />
and versatile. But for me, before this surge in<br />
popularity, Avocado was just an exotic fruit,<br />
main ingredient of guacamole, a dipping must<br />
at every party. What I discover at AVOAVO is<br />
that you can actually cook almost everything<br />
with avocado and it can add that extra punch<br />
to a meal. Glaswegians finally have their safe<br />
avocado space.<br />
Upon entering I am welcomed by colourful<br />
balloons and a warm atmosphere. Almost all<br />
the tables of this wee, snug place are full of<br />
people clearly enjoying their meals. Glasgow<br />
food lovers will be thrilled upon reading<br />
the menu – an entire selection of delicious<br />
avocado-based dishes that will match every<br />
taste from vegetarians/vegans to meat and<br />
fish lovers. If you think an avocado restaurant<br />
might not be your first choice, be assured<br />
that your taste buds will be tingled by some<br />
unexpected discoveries here.<br />
I was immediately struck by AvoAvo Fries:<br />
Panko coated avocado wedges fried or<br />
baked served with a choice of Chipolata,<br />
Balsamic glaze or Spicy Garlic Dip. The<br />
taste is reminiscent of my childhood in Italy<br />
and the mouth-watering taste of breaded<br />
deep-fried artichokes. AvoAvo fries are a<br />
delicious alternative to traditional fries and a<br />
good choice if you feel that raw avocado is<br />
too healthy for you. As a main I plumped for<br />
the Avocado Burger with salmon (would you<br />
believe?!). In this alternative to the traditional,<br />
the entire avocado serves as a bun for your<br />
preferred filling (salmon, beef, sausage or<br />
chicken). The selection is wide enough:<br />
Scottish/avocado breakfast, the alwayspresent<br />
soup (also avocado made but served<br />
cold) and several other intriguing options.<br />
Yet, I still had an appetite for a lavish<br />
sweet dessert. So, after a nice chat with<br />
the manager I accepted her suggestion of<br />
the avocado and lime cheesecake served<br />
with avocado ice-cream. Unconventionally<br />
delicious. If you feel all of this avocado is too<br />
healthy for you, and smoothies, teas or soft<br />
drinks are just too much, no worries! AVOAVO<br />
is B.Y.O.B. – you can bring in your favourite<br />
bottle of wine to match with your meal.<br />
Whether you’re looking for a lunch venue<br />
or enjoying Finnieston’s vibrant evenings,<br />
why not pop in and trying something<br />
original, tasty and served with that Scottish<br />
friendliness that Glaswegians put in what<br />
they love? Either way, AvoAvo, is your answer!<br />
AvoAvo<br />
946 Argyle Street G3 8JG<br />
0141 248 1741<br />
avoavo.co.uk<br />
Image I Gregor Reid
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