Glasgow needs more good coffee shops. Reliable, friendly enclaves for quirky, spiky creative types. Places to enjoy caffeinated beverages and slices of carrot cake while projecting thoughts to the internet via the in-house Wi-Fi. Meeting places for mums with ample buggy parking. Quiet corners for conspiratorial chats and intensive gossip sessions. Somewhere to make a business … [Read more...] about Coffee Shops of Glasgow: Spitfire Espresso
Food and Drink
Best Dishes #15: Chilli Chicken Ramen at Temaki
There's very few problems in the world that can't be solved by a spicy bowl of chicken ramen. Trust us on this. As Pan-Asian cooking is something of a food trend in Glasgow at the moment there are more opportunities to try this comforting and challenging dish. Enter Temaki, a new 25 seater Korean and Japanese fusion restaurant on Hope Street, close to Central Station. We … [Read more...] about Best Dishes #15: Chilli Chicken Ramen at Temaki
Best Dishes #14: Steamed buns at Redmond’s of Dennistoun
A Thursday afternoon in January and much of Dennistoun, like much of Glasgow, is only starting to stir from winter hibernation. It provides an opportunity to take a proper look at Redmond's of Dennistoun. This trendy hangout sprung out of the feelgood factor in the East of the city following the Commonwealth Games. There is the stirring of a scene on Duke Street and Redmond's … [Read more...] about Best Dishes #14: Steamed buns at Redmond’s of Dennistoun
Enjoy Christmas at One Devonshire Gardens
Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens is getting into the festive spirit with a busy calendar of events this Christmas. The three course celebration menu devised by head chef Barry Duff is an indulgent taste of Scotland using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced and wherever possible, organic produce. Lunch in style for £32.50 or £42.50 for dinner. Alan Brady, The Bistro’s … [Read more...] about Enjoy Christmas at One Devonshire Gardens
A seven course feast at Crossbasket Castle
What makes a house into a castle? There are technical considerations relating to fortifications and towers, but most would agree that the title simply suggests a degree of style and grandeur. This type of structure is not a typical sight when cars glide off the busy East Kilbride Expressway, about 25 minutes drive from Glasgow city centre. Yet the ornate faux battlements and … [Read more...] about A seven course feast at Crossbasket Castle