Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast An award-winning chef is set to open his own restaurant. Chef Gary Townsend is set to open his first solo dining venture. Elements, a neighbourhood fine dining restaurant in Bearsden.
Gary, formerly head chef at Glasgow’s prestigious 3 AA Rosette and Michelin recommended One Devonshire Gardens, brings a wealth of experience from renowned UK kitchens such as L’Enclume, Restaurant Sat Bains and Hibiscus. The menu at Elements showcases Gary’s passion for sourcing produce from Scotland and around the UK and focuses on using the best local ingredients. What's on the menu at Elements? A seasoned forager, Gary will be incorporating handpicked ingredients from the surrounding area of Loch Lomond and the Trossach in his menus.
Highlight dishes on the opening tasting menu are set to include: North Sea cod loin poached in butter and served with cockles, white asparagus, courgette, cod dumpling buttermilk and miso; Scottish Lamb Saddle featuring shoulder, sweetbread, BBQ gem lettuce, smoked aubergine, and chimichurri; and Amalfi Lemon & Yuzu paired with Perthshire strawberries, preserved elderflower and basil. The cocktail menu features some local producers and draws inspiration from the four elements, reflecting the restaurant’s namesake. Earth utilises classic Scottish gin, Downpour , blended with yuzu, lemon, lime and basil.
Air includes Devaux Cuvée with red verjus, bramble.