Seumas MacInnes arrived at Cafe Gandolfi in 1983 to peel potatoes and chop red cabbage. By 1995, he’d been a kitchen-porter, manager and co-owner until Gandolfi’s founder, Iain Mackenzie, decided to step aside and leave him in charge. Since then, Seumas’ family connections to Barra has informed his approach to food and helped create one of the most popular restaurants in … [Read more...] about Glasgow Cookbook: Cafe Gandolfi’s Cullen Skink Recipe
Nominations are open for ScotHot 50 Rising Stars
ScotHot, the showcase event for food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism, is on the hunt for the industry’s most talented newcomers to form its ‘hotlist’ as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. Ahead of the event in March, ‘ScotHot’s 50 Rising Stars’ list will recognise and celebrate those making their mark within their respective sector – acknowledging … [Read more...] about Nominations are open for ScotHot 50 Rising Stars
Talk of the Town: Julie’s Kopitiam to close
Julie Lin has announced that Julie’s Kopitiam on Pollokshaws Road will close. The Southside neighbourhood favourite was featured on an episode of The Hairy Bikers television show this month, was Michelin listed and appeared in the top ten of Glasgow’s 100 Best Restaurants book. Julie will continue to cook Malaysian inspired dishes at GaGa Kitchen and Bar on Dumbarton Road … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Julie’s Kopitiam to close
Award-winning Glasgow author Alan Parks to attend book swap event
This year’s prestigious McIlvanney Prize winner, Alan Parks, is the guest author at the forthcoming Bookface Sip & Swap event in Glasgow on Saturday 28th January. The writer, who’s amassed fans from all over the world with his best-selling crime novels featuring lead character Harry McCoy, will be discussing his award-winning May God Forgive – book five in his thriller … [Read more...] about Award-winning Glasgow author Alan Parks to attend book swap event
Fraser Hart launches lab-grown diamond store in Argyll Arcade
Fraser Hart has opened its very first lab-grown only concept store in Glasgow. Situated in Argyll Arcade, the store will see the debut of the exclusive range of over 200 lab-grown diamond rings and jewellery items with diamonds ranging from .2 carats to over 3 carats. Key designs include oval, mini halo and pear, available in rings pendants and earrings, with prices from … [Read more...] about Fraser Hart launches lab-grown diamond store in Argyll Arcade