Taste of Glasgow

Looking for somewhere to go for brunch?  Then look no further than Glasgow’s new Central Market – cafe, restaurant and deli, on Bell Street! Opening its doors just over a month ago, we couldn’t wait to try this much raved about new addition to the Merchant City.  And we weren’t disappointed.  Open from 10am at [...]

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We received an unusual invitation recently… we were kindly invited to come along to The Living Room (St Vincent Street) to sample items from their new winter menu, on one condition… it was to be done blindfolded! It had been a while since we’d visited The Living Room and so we were excited and really [...]

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Tea for two and two for tea…well in my book everything stops for tea! That’s why when I was asked by a good friend if I fancied afternoon tea the answer was of course yes diddly doo.  Well, with afternoon tea all the rage at the moment, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to [...]

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The other day my wife and I booked ourselves in for a pre-theatre at Number 16 restaurant. Located near the Dumbarton Road end of Byres Road I have honestly never noticed the restaurant and I can’t even remember how I managed to come across it when doing the old Google search for some dining inspiration. [...]

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The Ubiquitous Chip or “The Chip” as it’s more commonly known, has been a firm favourite on the Glasgow fine dining scene for over forty years. Situated in the heart of the tourist heartland of the West End in the atmospheric Ashton Lane, it provides a fantastic all in one restaurant and bar that gives [...]

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I haven’t been this impressed with a restaurant in ages.   I (much to the chagrin of my other half) invariable exit with at the very least one complaint, be it about the food,  the service, the decor or the value for money – whatever it be, its unusual for me to leave a restaurant [...]

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