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Glasgow bar mixes things up for National Daiquiri Day

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In what looks set to be a sunny week in the city, one bar is helping Glaswegians get into the summer spirit by launching a special menu in celebration of National Daiquiri Day, which is Wednesday 19th July. The West End cocktail bar, The Drugstore Social is working with Bacardi for a roster of drinks designed by head bartender Kevin Hunt. Look out for the Daiquiri Punch … [Read more...] about Glasgow bar mixes things up for National Daiquiri Day

Chris Brookmyre announces Byres Road Book Festival dates

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Chris Brookmyre dashed around the Glasgow Subway and hosted readings of his latest book, Want You Gone at Hillhead Underground yesterday to officially launch the return of the 2017 Byres Road Book Festival. Now in its second year, The Byres Road Book Festival will takeover the September weekend in Glasgow, running from Friday, 22nd to Monday, 25th September across venues in … [Read more...] about Chris Brookmyre announces Byres Road Book Festival dates

Glasgow’s Best Mexican: Bibi’s Cantina

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The interior is comfortable, colourful and kitsch. A neighbourhood hangout with a bombastic selection of Latin American delicacies, the menu leans on Mexican flavours to make an impact. Bibi's has been around for eight years and have carved out their own special place in the affections of Partick diners. On our last visit, we started in the equally kitsch Tiki bar for a rum … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s Best Mexican: Bibi’s Cantina

Review: One Devonshire Gardens’ new Sunday lunch menu

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We're driving through the West End from Kelvingrove, up towards Great Western Road. The sun is out, not quite warm enough to cause a sensation, but enough to convince folk to populate the steps outside tenements and take to parks and beer gardens. Along the way, it's easy to get distracted by the shiny new things on the culinary landscape as they jut into view. However, we've … [Read more...] about Review: One Devonshire Gardens’ new Sunday lunch menu

Glasgowist goes to lunch at Chelsea Market

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We're late. At just over three months old, Chelsea Market could be considered something of an established fixture on the Finnieston Strip where restaurants appear at a ferocious pace (Six by Nico is the latest, they opened this week). We're also late for lunch - we arrive at 2.30pm in that transitional period between service. As we slide into a booth we are offered both … [Read more...] about Glasgowist goes to lunch at Chelsea Market