Posted on 13 October 2010. Tags: Chicken Souvlaki, Greek, Healthy, Houmous, Keftedes, Pre-Theatre, Stuffed Mushrooms, West End
On a beautiful sunny Friday evening in Glasgow (yes, Glasgow!), I found myself meandering through Finnieston for some grub with the boyfriend in tow. Nestled along the lively Argyle Street and right next door to the Crabshakk, you can escape into the refreshing simplicity of Greek cuisine at Athena Greek Taverna. An early dinner date [...]
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Posted on 04 October 2010. Tags: Alpine, Chocolate, Hake, Pre-Theatre, West End
Located on Byres Road you could easily miss La Vallée Blanche if you were not paying attention. The only indication of there being a restaurant is the rather unobtrusive doorway leading to the restaurant that sits above Fopp records. As a snowboarder I identified with the name as La Vallée Blanche is a famous ski [...]
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Posted on 24 August 2010. Tags: Choi Guen, Jiao Yeem Gai Yik, Lat Jioa Niu, Pre-Theatre, Satay Mee
Dragon-i has long been one of my favourite Oriental restaurants in Glasgow. It has everything: food (a tasty selection based on Chinese, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine), décor (lots of red), location (right opposite the Theatre Royal) and staff who are attentive from the word go. I love the way they always remind you about [...]
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Posted on 01 May 2010. Tags: City Centre, Pre-Theatre
Located in the centre of Glasgow Red Onion is the creation of Chef John Quigley and his wife Gillian. Since opening in 2005 the kitchen serves modern Scottish cuisine using the best of Scottish Produce. Having driven past the restaurant numerous time I thought it about time that I paid it a visit. I was [...]
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