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HENDERSONS, Eat Better Live Better VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
In 1962, Barrie’s paternal grandparents Janet and Mac Henderson first opened the Hendersons Shop on Hanover Street, Edinburgh, in 1962, with the basement restaurant opening in 1963. Almost six decades later, in the summer of 2020, Hendersons ceased trading as a result of lockdown, so in order to preserve Janet’s legacy, her grandson Barrie Henderson announced plans to re-establish the family business following pleas from former customers, devastated by news of the closure of the city centre restaurant, opening his Bruntsfield venue the following year.
After great success they have now opened their second location, this time in Glasgow, a first for Hendersons, with a nod to Janet’s roots. Janet grew up in Troon and her father was the well-known Glasgow architect, Andrew Millar, so I think she would be delighted with her grandson.
For the time being they offer a scrumptious brunch menu, then a seasonal evening à la carte menu, with delicious original cocktails, and soon their highly popular Sunday Roast
The harmonising of old and new is also reflected in the restaurant’s interiors, with many echoes of the Hendersons of old resonating throughout the space. The walls have been given a textured feel, and an archway has been created as a nod to the original restaurant.
About Barrie Henderson: Barrie has been part of the Hendersons family business since he was 14, working his way through different departments including the old organic bakery, the kitchen and front of house, eventually becoming general manager at a time when the company was run by his uncle and father. During a 2-year hiatus in 2010 Barrie gained experience in Germany, then working as a chef in the Inner Hebrides, returning to Hendersons in 2012. He went on to gain a Masters in Hospitality and became instrumental in the overall running the business, helping them win several awards including Green Family Business of the Year 2018 (The Herald) and Family Business of the Year 2016 (The Sunday Post). Barrie is devoted to a vegetarian lifestyle, spending much of his time developing new recipes. He is also passionate about sustainable food production and growing his own food. His most treasured award is for a red cabbage that secured first prize at a local vegetable competition.
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