How did the music and flavours of Rio de Janeiro end up on the Trongate? We went to Boteca Do Brasil to find out. They are celebrating their seventh year as a friendly neighbourhood bar on Friday 20th January with a live performance from Bahia Sound System and dancers, DJ Juan Salgado, carnival make-up, a prop beach and special cocktails. Their reputation has been founded … [Read more...] about Interview: Boteca Do Brasil celebrates seven years at the Trongate
Merchant City
First Look: END. Clothing on Ingram Street
Ten year old rising British fashion retailer END. Clothing have opened their first Scottish store in the Merchant City. The menswear indie was founded by Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker to offer a contemporary international brand mix on the high street and online. The new outlet is in a former Post Office building on Ingram Street. Designed in conjunction with … [Read more...] about First Look: END. Clothing on Ingram Street
In Pictures: Glasgow’s Christmas Market at George Square
Glasgow Loves Christmas is the official celebration of the festive season in the city centre. It involves a series of events, starting with the turning on of the Christmas lights in George Square and culminating in the new, family-friendly Hogmanay celebrations. As our streets swell with shoppers, the most obvious manifestation of the festivities are the Christmas markets at St … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Glasgow’s Christmas Market at George Square
The Spanish Butcher set to open in Merchant City
Miller Street is set to become a lot more interesting when The Spanish Butcher opens on 1st December. They are already taking bookings and we're excited to check out the menu that features Iberican jamon, seafood and Galecian beef. They promise to combine Spanish and Mediterranean flavours in a modern, loft style space. The Spanish Butcher is the latest restaurant from Rusk … [Read more...] about The Spanish Butcher set to open in Merchant City
Olivia Newton-John will perform at Celtic Connections
Celtc Connections remains one of Glasgow's most eclectic and interesting festivals. Next year will be no different as Grease star Olivia Newton-John, singer-songwriter Billy Bragg and artists from all over the world will perform. The programme for the 2017 event in Glasgow will feature about 2,100 international musicians with Olivia Newton-John appearing as part of the … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John will perform at Celtic Connections