Braw or Naw? with Ayo Adenekan

A big heavy NAW to the closure of Edinburgh institution Wings. Wings was my favourite place to eat in the city. Not only did it have my favourite chicken wings but it had the most top tier decor and the friendliest staff going. I’ll be sad to see it go. 

Big huge BRAW to the Glasgow Subway. Honestly the amount of times I would’ve missed the last train if it wasn’t for the subway is crazy. I just spent a week in London and getting back into Scotland you really do appreciate how clean and breathable the Subway is. Never change, Clockwork Orange.

A massive, gigantic, enormous BRAW to The Haven Cafe’s slice of Haven chocolate traybake (Newhaven, Edinburgh). These things taste insane. My god, it’s like there’s crack in them.The Haven also do, without a doubt, one of the best breakfasts in the city and are run by Edinburgh locals. Please don’t make it too busy tho because I love it so.

Oooh! A big BRAW to B's Vintage Market, which runs throughout the year at Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Now this is my favourite vintage fair I’ve been to! There’s so many amazing retailers at each market and I personally have acquired many a shell-suit jacket from here.

Glasgow Subway. Image: Foulger Rail Photos CC BY-SA 2.0

Zohran Mamdani being elected the first Muslim immigrant mayor of New York goes hard! Very cool to see a man of the people at the helm of the city! Insanely cool worldwide BRAW! 

A big NAW to the potential closure of Buchanan Bus Station. I don’t mean to fearmonger but there’s been reports that it could be demolished to make way for a new transport hub with offices. If it ain’t broke, please please don’t fix it – the last thing Glasgow needs is more roadworks in the city centre.

I just feel personally that November the 16th is too early for the Christmas markets to go up. They’re good fun for a wee wander or to grab an overpriced mulled wine to get in the spirit of Christmas but I don’t know man, I feel like they could at least give us til December before making Princes Street unwalkable. It’s a NAW from me.

I’ve not had a tattoo in a wee while but you’d best believe I’ll be getting my next one from Lucky Spoke Tattoos, down in Dalry. It’s a lovely wee studio in the back of a bike shop started by a former bike messenger. They’ve got such a talented range of staff all with different backgrounds and styles. Unbelievably BRAW. 

Pieute are one of the most recognisable brands in the city. Their Fatboy stickers can be found in random spots around the world and the shop has always been a hub of the local community so hugely BRAW of them to be able to purchase a site just outside of Edinburgh, so they can make more sustainable Scottish clothes.

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Ayo Adenekan performs as part of Ho-Ho-Hogmanay on 30 Dec at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms, tickets from £22.50
Ayo Adenekan: Black Mediocrity, Glasgow Comedy Festival, The Stand, Glasgow, 18 Mar, 7.30pm
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