If you were to ask somebody from the UK which city outside of the island of Ireland is the most culturally Irish, you would likely get a couple of primary answers. Liverpool is everyone’s favourite to mention, with its high levels of Irish immigration certainly being widely felt in the city. Then, you would likely have someone mentioning London, with swathes of the city … [Read more...] about Is Glasgow Actually Britain’s Most Irish City?
City centre speakeasy named in UK top 25 cocktail bars
Glasgow cult favourite The Absent Ear has been named one of the Top 25 cocktail bars in the UK in a prestigious awards ceremony in London. The cocktail bar operates under a veil of secrecy, its mystery location only revealed when guests book, together with the password to gain entry. And the sense of theatre continues with a frankly dazzling interactive multimedia menu, … [Read more...] about City centre speakeasy named in UK top 25 cocktail bars
Dreamboats & Petticoats at the King’s Theatre
Dreamboats & Petticoats: Bringing on Back the Good Times is the third installment of the original feel-good jukebox musical Dreamboats and Petticoats. It continues the story of sweethearts Bobby (Jacob Fowler) and Laura (Elizabeth Carter) and is set in the mid-sixties in Bognor-Regis and Essex. All of the cast have the chance to showcase their own musicality and their … [Read more...] about Dreamboats & Petticoats at the King’s Theatre
Talk of the Town: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a feel good musical based on the true story of Jamie Campbell who featured in a BBC documentary in 2011. Featuring songs written by lead singer of pop group The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, the production is packed full of catchy musical numbers, hilarious characters and of course plenty of glitter and sequins. The production visited the … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Try Halloumi’s Greek Spanakopita Recipe at Home
This Greek savoury pastry recipe was Halloumi on Hope Street's contribution to the Glasgow and West Coast Cook Book. Halloumi Head chef, Muli Mukja says: "Spanakopita is a comforting dish that tastes great throughout the year. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS "For me, there's nothing better than the smell of freshly cooked layers of beautifully crispy … [Read more...] about Try Halloumi’s Greek Spanakopita Recipe at Home