A new brunch venue is opening in Glasgow this weekend with a huge private events space tucked away in the back.
Christiana Kelly, 22, celebrated the launch of her new brunch and events business on Friday afternoon as she and her team prepare for a busy holiday season.
18 Candleriggs Cafe opens to the public on Saturdays and will serve brunch and takeout until 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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Christiana said: “I think sometimes cafes are often very busy and tables turn and things like that, so I wanted somewhere where people could relax a bit more.
“The food is just amazing too. We wanted something a little more upscale.
The brunch cafe is both dog and kid friendly and the menu has vegetarian and vegan options.
Behind the modest seating area is a thick velvet curtain that separates the restaurant from a huge event space behind it.
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Taking over the former Wild Cabaret unit, 18 Candleriggs Events is Christiana’s new events company that will operate behind 18 Candleriggs Cafe.
Christiana was working as an event planner and transitioning into the creative sector before deciding that was what she wanted to do.
After organizing events for a gin company, Christiana became involved with the former Wild Cabaret and helped organize cabaret and comedy shows, working with the likes of Janey Godley.
She said: “It was amazing to work with amazing people and really creative people.
“We have a lot to come, so we are starting to promote our event space on social media.”
She added: “It’s amazing to have the big launch.
“I was really nervous before and trying to sort everything out.
“We did really well, I’m really proud of the team and the staff have been amazing.
“Teamwork is the source of a dream job.
“We have loads of things in the pipeline that are already starting to sell.
“We have pop-up cabarets on weekends in December, which keeps us very busy.
“We also have birthdays. The more people who hear about it, the more interest it generates, because it’s an incredible place.
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