MasterChef: The Professionals winner and father-of-five, Gary Maclean, was sharing his skills today at Dalmarnock Primary School where he worked with families to improve their food knowledge and skills and enable them to prepare simple, healthy meals at home on a tight budget. Scottish food-service provider Brakes has committed £500,000 across five years to fund their Meals … [Read more...] about MasterChef Gary Maclean supports Meals & More Summer Holiday Clubs
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Glasgowist Cocktail Recipe: Makar Gin French 75
Celebrate Bastille Day today, and the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France, with a cocktail that brings together Glasgow gin and French Champagne. Refreshing, crisp, with a zing, this is an ideal way to begin the weekend. French 75 Cocktail David Thomson, the Glasgow Distillery Company brand ambassador, pours: – 45ml Makar Gin – 15ml Freshly squeezed lemon – … [Read more...] about Glasgowist Cocktail Recipe: Makar Gin French 75
The Griffin summer food sale starts Monday
For one week only, starting on Monday (17th July), one of Glasgow's most popular bar snacks, The Griffin’s chicken goujons are on sale for £1 – all day, every day until Monday 24th July. Jennifer Galbraith, manager of The Griffin said: “Folk are mad for our chicken goujons so next week, for one week only, we’ve got a pretty amazing offer where you can try them for £1 and … [Read more...] about The Griffin summer food sale starts Monday
Glasgow bar mixes things up for National Daiquiri Day
In what looks set to be a sunny week in the city, one bar is helping Glaswegians get into the summer spirit by launching a special menu in celebration of National Daiquiri Day, which is Wednesday 19th July. The West End cocktail bar, The Drugstore Social is working with Bacardi for a roster of drinks designed by head bartender Kevin Hunt. Look out for the Daiquiri Punch … [Read more...] about Glasgow bar mixes things up for National Daiquiri Day
Celino’s to open new restaurant in Partick next month
East End favourite Celino's are heading west, with plans to open the doors to their new Partick restaurant in August. Their deli, cafe and trattoria on Alexandra Parade has been part of the community since 1982, starting off service each day with fried breakfasts then offering paninis, pizza slices or a sit-down pasta menu. They make creative things with salumi, Povolone … [Read more...] about Celino’s to open new restaurant in Partick next month