Angus Macleod and Usman Shaikh have ran Tibo in Dennistoun for about ten years. It feels like they've always been there. The quirky East End hangout led the way for good food on Duke Street, along with Coia's, long before that became an emerging trend. Head chef, David Macleod, is responsible for the menu. It operates on multiple levels. There are typical bar snack … [Read more...] about Quick Bite: Dinner at Tibo on Duke Street
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Bilson Eleven’s recipe for Whole Bream en Papillote, Potatoes and Samphire
One of the most interesting neighbourhood restaurants in Glasgow is Bilson Eleven, in a townhouse just off Duke Street in Dennistoun. They had reason to celebrate recently when they were recommended by the Michelin Guide. Chef-owner Nick Rietz worked in Two Fat Ladies before setting out on his own. His menu is short but ambitious, offering re-imagined versions of classic … [Read more...] about Bilson Eleven’s recipe for Whole Bream en Papillote, Potatoes and Samphire
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
Interview: Carolyn Russell from Glasgow’s first cereal cafe
A cereal cafe. Belfast identical twins Alan and Gary Keery came up with the idea of selling breakfast cereal after experiencing a morning hangover during a lunch break. They realised there were restaurants devoted to breakfast cereal in America and set up one of their own on Brick Lane, near Shoreditch. They immediately became poster boys for that whole hipster thing, … [Read more...] about Interview: Carolyn Russell from Glasgow’s first cereal cafe