Rate the Plate with Crofty & Grado

In the 12th and final episode of series one of Rate the Plate, we’re going out with a bang!   This week, we’re visiting Rose & Grants, where we learn all about how they created their Vegan Square Sausage.   And, we also hear how everyone of their dishes starts as a Vegan dish.   1’30”     Crofty & Grado meet owner Ben Rose, who tells us the story of Rose & Grants.   4’26”     Ben tells...

In Episode 11 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado, visit NYC Bar & Grill!   In this episode, you’ll hear lots of “yums,” “ooohs,” and “aaaahs” as the guys get their chops around their delicious menu.   Will Grado find something on the menu, “that’s his favourite ever…..???”  You bet he does! 1’30” - Crofty and Grado meet Head Chef, Madhav, who takes the guys into the kitc...

In Episode 10 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado visit Blue Lagoon! As Glasgow’s iconic fish and chip shop, in this episode, as well as hearing the secret of frying the perfect batter, we hear about Blue Lagoon’s celebrity customers over the years. And, Crofty and Grado get to try everything from a Vegan Chicken Nugget to a fried Mars Bar! 1’44”              Crofty and Grado...

In Episode 9 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado visit Coia’s! Part of Glasgow’s restaurant scene for 95 years, in this episode, we hear about Coia’s exciting expansion plans.   Head Chef Andy explains why there would be riots on the streets, if he changed their Macaroni recipe and Grado tries his first ever Vegan Ravioli. 1’28” - Crofty and Grado meet Head Chef Andy, who, as...

In Episode 8 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado visit Celinos!   We hear the incredible history behind this amazing family restaurant, and how it started as a Deli. Crofty wishes he wasn’t a vegan and Grado tastes his favourite main course EVER!   Be warned, this episode will make you very, VERY hungry!! 1’25” - We head right into the kitchen with owner Claudio, as he reveal...

In Episode 7 of Rate the Plate with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado visit Café Gandolfi!   We hear all about the history of one of Glasgow’s best known restaurants, as well as how you destruct Cullen Skink! Oh, and there’s also a surprise appearance from a Celebrity guest!   1’32”     We hear from owner Seumas about their regular celebrity diner, and all about their incredible menu.   8’50”    ...

In Episode 6 of Rate the Plate with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado head to the infamous Mister Singh’s India.   1:42 – Chef Josh gives Crofty & Grado the ultimate Pakora masterclass.   3:33 – The production team wire into the pakora and chef Josh gets to work cooking up a storm for the guys.   4:12 – Crofty & Grado are joined by Satty Singh    7:48 – Naming your new-born after an Old Fi...

In Episode 5 of Rate the Plate with Glasgow Taxis , Crofty & Grado experience the ultimate Scottish menu at Mharsanta. Here the story of the restaurant as the guys sit down with owner, Derek.   1:27 – Crofty & Grado chat to chef Dom about the similarities between Polish & Scottish cuisine.    3:00 – The guys chat owner Derek as he takes the guys through the story of Mharsanta.   7:00 –...

In Episode 4 of Rate the Plate with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty & Grado visit Stravaigin!   We hear all about one of the West Ends’ best bars, and how, for the past 25 years, Stravaigin has delivered a global menu, using Scottish ingredients.   Grado tries Venison for the first time and Crofty comes face to face with his worst nightmare! 1:42 - We hear what it’s like to eat at Stravaigan, and the in...

In Episode 3 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, Crofty and Grado enjoy the taste of Italy at Eusebi Deli.   Hear the secret of how they make their pasta, and how they try to transport all of their customers to owner, Giovanna’s, Grandmother’s dining table in Italy. Grado also reveals his new found love of olives and tastes octopus for the first time. Mamma Mia!!!  Episode 3 of Rate the Plate,...

In Episode 2 of Rate the Plate, with Glasgow Taxis, we go behind the scenes of Murphy’s Pakora Bar.   Hear the secrets behind the perfect pakora, as well as all the gossip from some of their celebrity diners, including Billy Connolly, Sean Connery and Priscilla Presley.   Raj, Director of Customer Service, tells us all about receiving an MBE, and owner Tesh explains how he went about creating an a...

In Episode 1 of Rate the Plate with Glasgow Taxis, we go behind the scenes of the legendary Buck's Bar.   Hear about Buck's Bar’s top secret development kitchen, where all their recipes are kept a closely guarded secret…not even their own chefs know the recipes!   Buck's Bar owner Michael Bergson reveals that he once paid a chef in Nashville $200 to share their fried chicken secret rec...

BRAND NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! 💥𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦 … 🍴𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 Crofty & Grado & @GLASGOWTAXIS 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝟭𝟬.𝟬𝟳.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 📆𝘼𝙙𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟭 : 𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗥 🍗 We speak to Michael Bergson owner and founder of Glasgow’s chicken joint @BucksBar & he lets us in on why he “𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗜𝗟”😜 You’ll also be introduced to Glasgow Taxis very own “𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴”🚕 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙤...