From cakes to curry – find out what's set for new Eastgate Shopping Centre food zone

Some of the new food offerings at the revamped Eastgate Shopping Centre food zone have been revealed.

The Inverness mall's Loch and Larder offering is due to open in December.

It follows an investment of more than £2 million with work ongoing since August.

Businesses involved in the venture have been revealed by the shopping centre today, with these descriptions:

• Scottish Kitchen by Gary McLean: Chef cuisine, from Scotland’s national chef and BBC’s Masterchef the Professionals winner.
• Cluck: Delicious buttermilk chicken and vegan alternatives are served in various ways with sides.
• Shakes & Cakes: Ice creams, shakes and cakes. Wow-factor desserts with an element of theatre and plenty of fun.
• Inver Mercato: Mediterranean Italian deli with a mouth-watering display of pizza slabs and daily chopped salads.
• Ness n Korma: A modern fusion take on authentic Indian street food for every discerning spice palate.

A further business named Fairground is due to open in January. It is described as: "Coffee for the socially conscious. Delicious, ethically sourced and organic coffee that helps makes a difference with every purchase."

A spokesman for the shopping centre said: "Discover six new taste temptations. Using only the very best Scottish produce to whet your appetite."

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