On Saturday 29th April 2023, the Victorian market hall of The Briggait in Glasgow will play host to hundreds of fans of the artisanal spirits of Mexico, when Copita Mezcal and Tequila Festival hosts its inaugural event. A first of its kind experience which will cater to both devotees and newcomers to agave spirits, the team behind Copita promise the event will be a far cry … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s first mezcal and tequila festival set for spring debut
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Glasgow Cookbook: Cafe Gandolfi’s Cullen Skink Recipe
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
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
Talk of the Town: Banca di Roma to open at Royal Exchange Square
The Cozzolino brothers, a trio of talented Italian chefs, will be making their Scotland debut with Banca di Roma, a new Glasgow restaurant set to open early 2023. Antonio, Pasquale, and Simone, who worked for London-based chef Francesco Mazzei, will transport the traditions and flavours from their three generation Vesuvian family farm to Royal Exchange Square. Opening in the … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Banca di Roma to open at Royal Exchange Square