Food and Drink

Niven's by Cafe Source has opened on 72 Nithsdale Road. The new food place on the Southside is from the same people behind cafes at St Andrew’s in the Square and Hughenden Road in the West End. The name reflects a previous occupier of the building, H C Niven & Co Motor Engineers. The building was first converted to use as a licensed restaurant/deli, known as Cookie, from its … [Read more...] about Niven’s by Cafe Source opens in Strathbungo

Stack & Still, the largest pancake and bar venue in the country, is set to open in the city centre next month. The venture will create over 30 new jobs for the city and is the brainchild of Glasgow entrepreneur Paul Reynolds, who has already enjoyed success launching The Gin Spa, Gin 71 and Cup venues across the UK. This is a joint venture for Paul and business partner and … [Read more...] about Stack & Still: Pancake house and bar to open in city centre.

Francis Begbie. The character portrayed by Robert Carlyle in Trainspotting has become a Scottish archetype. Now there is a pub named after him. Kained Holdings opened The Kelbourne Saint here two years ago, in Maryhill (although some estate agents may have a different geographic classification). The bar is now called Francos. That probably should have been Franco's, but we … [Read more...] about The Kelbourne Saint is now pizza and burger bar Francos

A family of Scottish Italians, with a passion for pizza and taste for prosecco, brought back to life two classic Piaggio Ape vans and one of them will be making its maiden voyage to a Southside venue this Friday and Saturday night to accompany a guest chef who has created a special three course menu. The Piaggio Ape is fully kitted out with four pumps, to bring you the best … [Read more...] about Converted Piaggio van serving craft beer and Italian sparkling wine to pop up in Southside venue this weekend

To mark September fashion month, the Grand Central Hotel is offering well-heeled guests the chance to indulge in a range of new cocktails inspired by their favourite designers. The new drinks menu is inspired by some of the top fashion houses who will be showcasing their latest collections in New York, London, Milan and Paris throughout September. Champagne Central has a … [Read more...] about Champagne Central launch cocktail menu for September fashion month