Right in the centre of town, this is the type of room where business deals are done over the rise and fall of a napkin. Urban is smart and traditional, a spacious brasserie with attentive staff, just off a dark wood bar with more casual seating. Head chef David Clunas executes a menu with plenty of classic dishes prepared with a twist. This will be a busy venue for … [Read more...] about Lunch at Urban Bar and Brasserie
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Best Dishes #6: Braised Pork Belly at The Salisbury
The Salisbury Bar in the Southside was a new addition in the Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide. We're still waiting for the exacting critics of the Michelin Guide to bestow the first star on one our fine dining leading lights. Meanwhile casual dining spots continue to rack up the plaudits. In many ways, this is more our Glasgow's signature style - eating out with friends, … [Read more...] about Best Dishes #6: Braised Pork Belly at The Salisbury
Interview: Caitriona McBride’s Guide to Ireland
Billy Connolly once said "if you ever want your flagging spirits lifted, go to Ireland" and thousands of Scots take that advice every year, hopping on one of the steady stream of cheap flights linking the two countries or taking the ferry. There is a particular connection between Donegal on Ireland's wild west coast and Glasgow with cultural and work related links dating back … [Read more...] about Interview: Caitriona McBride’s Guide to Ireland
Breakfast Where the Monkey Sleeps
In a low key, rock-influenced space near Central Station, start your day with breakfast Where the Monkey Sleeps. This side of Argyle Street isn't quite as achingly cool as the Finnieston strip but that doesn't mean there are not pockets of interest along the way. After establishing a reputation on West Regent Street, owner Sofie Ford brought her innovative menu to a second … [Read more...] about Breakfast Where the Monkey Sleeps
Hutchesons is a Modern Classic
Hutchesons has only been open since June last year. That's the hardest thing to believe about this stylish cafe bar and brasserie. The vintage design and landmark location gives it the air of a long established favourite that's been around for generations. The kind of place you expect to spot familiar faces across the dining room. The building is Hutchesons' Hall on Ingram … [Read more...] about Hutchesons is a Modern Classic