Food historian and writer Ben Mervis arrived in Glasgow to study at university. 14 years later, he’s still here. After graduating, Ben worked at Noma in Copenhagen as an assistant to the head chef, gaining experience in the food world. He returned to his new home to launch a magazine. Fare is a bi-annual publication that explores city culture through the intersection of food, … [Read more...] about Best of Glasgow: Ben Mervis on finding a new home in the city
Best of Glasgow: Brunch at Coia’s on Duke Street
Coia's has been part of Duke Street since 1928. Generations of the same family have built a business that's become emblematic of the Dennistoun area and has moved with the times. Italian and American influences in the food are infused with a powerful sense of local identity. This is Glasgow hospitality. A lively gathering place for all generations of the city. You'll … [Read more...] about Best of Glasgow: Brunch at Coia’s on Duke Street
Best of Glasgow: A pint at The Sparkle Horse
It's part of the new wave. The Sparkle Horse sprung into life in late 2012. In a previous life this was the Downhill bar. The slightly kitsch elements of the pub interior are a nod backwards in time, which is part of the charm of the place. A good local is difficult to engineer. It has to form over the years, building up in overlapping layers that add character. The … [Read more...] about Best of Glasgow: A pint at The Sparkle Horse
Talk of the Town: Best of Glasgow Bakeries
It's the biggest food trend of the year so far. Independent bakeries are opening across the city. A lot of them are vegan. Add to that, a new wave of cafes offering buns, brioche, brownies and other sweet treats. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS Here's new arrivals you should know about, and some of our local favourites. Honeytrap is a new vegan … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Best of Glasgow Bakeries
Best of Glasgow: Ottoman Coffeehouse
Imran Akhtar is the co-owner of the Ottoman Coffeehouse, along with his brother Irfan. Their father originally bought this space intending it to be a restaurant. It sits behind the former Glasgow Society for Musicians and what was the Shah Noor Indian restaurant on Berkeley Street. BUY THE BOOK: THE BEST OF GLASGOW CITY GUIDE & COOKBOOK A beautiful room with high … [Read more...] about Best of Glasgow: Ottoman Coffeehouse