Glasgow boasts a first rate food and drink scene that is forever changing, with new eateries opening in the city on a regular basis, but it's still sad when the times comes to wave farewell to old favourites.
Down the generations there have been scores of cafés and restaurants that have captured our hearts, minds and taste buds - too many to count, in fact.
We asked Glasgow Live readers to tell us about the places they sorely miss, and they weren't shy, with dozens of people leaving suggestions. Here are some of the most popular mentions.
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Dino's
With every second or third person giving it a mention, it was impossible not to include Dino Ferrari's in our list.
Founded in 1966 on Buchanan Street before moving over to Sauchiehall Street in the 1970s, the Italian eatery offered many their first taste of the continental culinary delights that are pizza and pasta. A great many tears were shed when Dino's closed in 2014 following the retirement of boss Alfredo Crolla.
Elizabeth Kelly wrote: "Dinos, Sauchiehall Street, had a lovely food, staff and atmosphere. It was an authentic Italian and family run, and a big loss when it closed for good."
Wimpy
Okay, we appreciate this wasn't exactly fine-dining, but it would be remiss of us not to include Wimpy after so many readers namechecked it.
The classic UK burger chain was markedly different in both style and taste compared with the likes of McDonald's and Burger King. For a start, Wimpy served food to your table, and customers used real plates with cutlery.
At one time the city boasted several Wimpy restaurants, including at the Sauchiehall Centre, Ingram Street and Union Street.
The burger chain's outlets gradually disappeared in the 1990s, though you can still find Wimpy restaurants in a limited number of places around the UK.
Danish Food Centre
There's much more to Danish cuisine than delicious bacon, you know. Established in the 1960s, the much-loved Danish Food Centre in St Vincent Street became famous in the city for its smoked mackerel and 'Smorgasbord' buffet.
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Lewis's
Every good department store back in the day had a café or restaurant, but a trip to the café at Lewis's on Argyle Street was considered a special treat indeed. The café remained in operation when the iconic department store became Debenham's in the 1990s, but for many it was never quite the same.
Peter Rossi's
Renowned for having some of the best ice cream in town, Peter Rossi's café in London Road was just the ticket after a trip to the Barras.
Susan Donnelly wrote: "I used to get hot peas and vinegar and a McCallum ice cream with raspberry sauce. It was the best place ever."
Canton Express
Situated on Sauchiehall Street and open into the wee hours, Canton Express was the perfect place for pub and club revellers on the hunt for a bit of late night scran in the city centre.
While the takeaway had a bit of a rough and ready rep, it still brings back fond memories for those who were of student age in the 1990s and 2000s.
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