They opened three days ago. We'd usually leave it a bit longer before visiting, let things bed in, but we walked past at lunchtime and the place looked busy and inviting. Inside they've gone to town with the Eastern Mediterranean vibe, Greek Europop on the stereo, bright, slightly kitsch interior with lots of tiles and a modern open kitchen at the back. Charcoal-fired … [Read more...] about First Look: ‘Babs Glasgow on West Nile Street
Merchant City
Cafe Gandolfi’s recipe for Stornoway black pudding with mushrooms on pancake
Cafe Gandolfi is a beguiling, integral part of the Merchant City and one of our favourite restaurants in the city. Their relationship with Scottish produce is one of the founding pillars of their success. The chefs at Gandolfi do creative things with Stornoway black pudding every day. Below, we share one of their most popular recipes. Stornoway black pudding with mushrooms … [Read more...] about Cafe Gandolfi’s recipe for Stornoway black pudding with mushrooms on pancake
Recipe: Ibérica’s classic Croquetas de Jamón
Ibérica on St Vincent Street is the best place in the city centre to eat like a Spaniard. We visit often, usually for some cured meats and robust cheeses at the delicatessen counter and a glass of red wine. There is also a comfortable dining room and elegant bar to enjoy tasty tapas. Ibérica’s Executive Head Chef, Nacho Manzano has two Michelin stars to his name for his … [Read more...] about Recipe: Ibérica’s classic Croquetas de Jamón
Review: Spring lamb and asparagus menu at Browns Brasserie
At the merest glimpse of sunshine, all roads in the Merchant City seem to lead to George Square, and so it was one brisk but bright spring evening when we found ourselves at the door of Browns Brasserie and Bar. It occupies part of the ground and basement floors of the old General Post Office building that gained a new lease of life as an apartments development in 2001. The … [Read more...] about Review: Spring lamb and asparagus menu at Browns Brasserie
Coffee Shops of Glasgow: Spitfire Espresso
Glasgow needs more good coffee shops. Reliable, friendly enclaves for quirky, spiky creative types. Places to enjoy caffeinated beverages and slices of carrot cake while projecting thoughts to the internet via the in-house Wi-Fi. Meeting places for mums with ample buggy parking. Quiet corners for conspiratorial chats and intensive gossip sessions. Somewhere to make a business … [Read more...] about Coffee Shops of Glasgow: Spitfire Espresso