Wanted edible wallpaper and to swim in a chocolate river as a kid? Gene Wilder as the quirky candy man, Willy Wonka, captured the imagination of generations. Now, Six by Nico restaurants will do the very same by bringing childhood confectionery dreams to life in a culinary feast that would even impress Veruca Salt. Six by Nico restaurants have created a menu full of sweets … [Read more...] about A World of Pure Imagination at Six by Nico restaurants
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Quick Bite: Lunch at Halloumi
Halloumi look to Athens for their inspiration. Greek flavours shine through from the menu, crafted with a modern Mediterranean spirit. Visit with friends who like to share their food. This is leisurely, small plate dining, with plenty of opportunities to interrupt your procession of dishes for cocktails or wine. They recommend three dishes each, which gives the opportunity … [Read more...] about Quick Bite: Lunch at Halloumi
Glasgowist goes to Dear Green Coffee Roasters
It all started with one significant purchase. Lisa Lawson had been in Australia, backpacking around. She found a job and learned how to roast coffee. When she came back to Glasgow, she sold wine and then ran a cafe. She still had a keen interest in the coffee world and often thought about everything she'd learned, where and how the beans are grown, their different flavours and … [Read more...] about Glasgowist goes to Dear Green Coffee Roasters
Glasgow version of The Ivy will open “in early 2019”
The world-famous London restaurant and celebrity-hangout The Ivy have provided Glasgowist with an update on their plans to open a brasserie in Glasgow. The Ivy Collection has been granted planning process for a space at 106 Buchanan Street, currently occupied by Nationwide Building Society, close to Royal Exchange Square. A statement last year suggested the new venue would open … [Read more...] about Glasgow version of The Ivy will open “in early 2019”
Eat the Decades at The Butterfly and the Pig South
The team at The Butterfly and the Pig South have announced new series of historical dinners, called Eat the Decades. The events will takes a quirky look at the history of Glasgow through the food that was popular for different generations. Diving into cookbooks from the past, they'll bring back to life forgotten recipes and forge a connection with what Glaswegians eat today. … [Read more...] about Eat the Decades at The Butterfly and the Pig South