Tebay – The best motorway service station in the UK? Motorway services aren’t known for their prettiness or indeed comfort and welcome. Usually it’s a …
Tebay Northbound Services, M6, England
The 1970’s are back at Six by Nico
Retro Reborn: A return to 1970’s food at Six by Nico We had Mexico (Click here to read our review) and the next menu up …
Foodie Explorers – A week in pictures 22nd July 2018
A week in pictures – Edinburgh escapades with Foodie Explorers A quiet start to the week with Mr Foodie having Monday off for the Glasgow …
Launch of Glasgow Cocktail Weekend
Glasgow Cocktail Weekend launches tickets with a golden surprise The first ever Glasgow Cocktail Weekend was officially launched on Friday. Cocktails and music were on …
Food review: Julie’s Kopitiam, Shawlands, Glasgow
Julie’s Kopitiam – finally! Eventually, we (or Mrs Foodie did at least!) make it to Julie’s Kopitiam. I’ve been wanting to go for ages but …
Tomatin launch limited edition Moscatel finish single malt whisky
Tomatin release limited edition Moscatel malt Inverness-shire based distillery Tomatin have announced the release of its new limited edition Moscatel finished whisky. Distilled in 2003, …
Edinburgh Food Festival starts 25th July
Food lovers diary date Edinburgh Food Festival – Wednesday 25th July Edinburgh Food Festival kicks off in Assembly George Square Gardens on Wednesday 25th July …
Recipe: British Gems Baby Potato and leek tortilla
British Gems Potato and leek tortilla These British Gems Baby New Potatoes are just the perfect size for a summertime tortilla. Cook a bundle (technical …
5 of the best places in Glasgow for Ice Cream
5 of the Best Places in Glasgow for Ice Cream Whether it sunny or dull a “pokey hat” will always bring a smile to a …
Five of the BEST places in Edinburgh for an Ice Cream
5 of the Best Places in Edinburgh for Ice Cream Whatever the weather, Ice cream is always a top choice for a snack, dessert or …
Food: Peruana Peruvian Ceviche Pop Up
Peruvian Ceviche Pop-up Peruana Its been a long time since we’ve eaten Peruvian, or even some ceviche. So when we heard about the lunchtime Peruana pop …
Early bird tickets released for Fiesta 2019
Super early bird tickets released for Fiesta 2019 We had a swell time at Fiesta X FOLD this year and super early bird tickets have …
Event: National Ice Cream Day Roll ‘n Square
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a Roll ‘n Square How about celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a roll filled with square sausage? Errr not …
Brunch: Mayze, Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow
Brunch at Mayze in Finnieston From the brains behind The Cran, which was just a bit further along the road comes Mayze, the latest Vegan …
Food review: The Baby Grand Restaurant, Glasgow
The Baby Grand, 30+ years old and grander! Long-time family favourite The Baby Grand has expanded, refurbished and given itself a brush-up. We popped along …
Recipe: Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint
Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint recipe Quench your thirst and re-hydrate with this refreshing watermelon soup. We love watermelon and with the heat lately, we …
Glasgow Gift Card giveaway this Wednesday 11th July
Glasgow Gift Card Giveaway Glasgow Gift Card are celebrating their new partners, restaurant group Rusk & Rusk and Glasgow Taxis Ltd, by giving away 3,000 …
Food Review: Mount Haven Hotel, Marazion, Nr Penzance
Lunch with a view at Mount Haven Just a few miles outside of Penzance in Cornwall is Marazion. It’s a picturesque village with views out …
Fun: World Cup Drinking Game
World Cup Drinking Game This is just a bit of fun we thought of whilst watching the World Cup coverage. The commentators and match pundits …
News: Borough restaurant in Leith now open
Borough restaurant in Leith now open Independent restaurant, Borough, opens this weekend in Leith and Mr Foodie went along to their preview/launch last night. Ex-Norn …
World Steak Challenge Winner Announced
Finland wins the 2018 World Steak Challenge Yesterday (Wednesday 4th July) I took part in judging the 2018 World Steak Challenge in London. Steaks …
Event: Glasgow’s West End Beer Festival
Everything you need to know about this year’s West End Beer Festival This weekend sees the return of the West End Beer Festival to Glasgow …
A week in pictures with Foodie Explorers
A week in pictures with Foodie Explorers Another week has passed and wasn’t it beautiful? Gorgeous weather but Thursday was just far too crazy hot. …
Product Review: Waitrose Succulent Scotch egg
Waitrose Succulent Scotch Egg When you’ve just had a crappy train journey to London (no tea or coffee what?!) not to mention the lack of …