Edinburgh and Glasgow pre-opening recon! One of the best bits of the blog is getting to visit restaurants as they move into an area. Vapiano …
Foodie day trip to Vapiano, London
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Event Preview: Vegfest UK, London 21st and 22nd Oct 2017
Advance tickets now on sale for one of UK’s biggest vegan consumer shows VegfestUK A grand total of around 13,500 visitors came to last year’s …
Recipe: Tortilla for brunch, lunch or a snack
This dinky little tortilla was inspired by a visit to Waitrose of all places. Whilst wandering around I spied a mini fry pan that I …
Food Review: Sail away with Scotts at Largs
Full steam ahead with seafood at Scotts A trip on the Lexus Lady to try out some appetising food from Scotts was a real treat. …
New look to Amber Regent in Glasgow
Amber Regent – serving Glasgow for 30 years! Celebrating a milestone birthday often means time for a new look and the Amber Regent on West …
Food Review: Potluck, Glasgow *Now PotBelly*
Excellent odds at Potluck If you remember where No Way Back (or Grianach before that) was on Nithsdale Road, you’ll know where Potluck is. If …
Event Preview: Best of The West Festival, Inverary
There’s no risk of festive-goers going hungry at this weekends Best Of The West Festival (BOWFest) – the family-friendly festival held in the grounds of …
Food review: Jesmond Dene House Hotel, Newcastle
Historic hotel restaurant in Newcastle Jesmond Dene House Hotel is a grand city mansion in northeast Newcastle, roughly three miles from the centre, but in 10 …
Recipe: MOR sausage and lentil pot
It might be summer in theory just now but the dull, damp weather has been making me want comfort food. However, comfort food doesn’t necessarily …
Food Review: John Long’s, Belfast
Belfast’s oldest fish & chip shop You can’t visit Belfast without visiting its oldest chippy – John Long’s. Operating since 1914, John Long converted part of …
News: Get baking for The Beatson!
GET YOUR ‘BAKE’ ON FOR BEATSON CANCER CHARITY Helen Vass, Scottish baking superstar, has teamed up with Beatson Cancer Charity to launch its latest fundraising …
Recipe: Fifteens (tray bake)
Inspired by a recent trip to Belfast where we had a reminder of how good Fifteen Cake (or simply Fifteens) is, I decided to make …
Event Preview: Stena Line supporting Stranraer Oyster Festival
Stena Line deal to visit Stranraer Oyster Festival Gerry company, Stena Line, has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the inaugural Stranraer Oyster Festival …
Summer of Music Afternoon Tea at Hilton Manchester
AFTERNOON TEA WEEK – SUMMER OF MUSIC AT CLOUD 23 As part of its packed ‘Summer of Music’ themed events Hilton Manchester Deansgate is hosting an …
UK Sausage Week Launched – get your butcher to enter!
The official UK Sausage Week website recently went live where Butchers and manufacturers can enter their sausages for the chance to win a UK Sausage …
Recipe: Courgette Tea Loaf
Perfect for an afternoon get together with friends It’s courgette season so you might be lucky enough to find courgettes cheap in the supermarket. …
Food Review: Boë Gin afternoon tea at Baby Grand
Sandwiches, cakes and cocktails at the Grand One of Glasgow’s hidden gems has a delicious afternoon tea offer just now with 5pm.co.uk. The Baby Grand …
New A la carte menu at Alston
Alston isn’t just for steak Well known for its steak and gin, Alston have released a New a la carte menu with some delicious sounding …
Food Review: Meat Jam, Kinning Park, Glasgow
Thank 41oodness for online home delivery! Last weekend was a little rough in Foodie towers after a night out at the West End Beer Festival …
Iceland’s iconic hot dog stand forced to move
Reykjavík’s most famous food stall is on the move… If you’ve been to Iceland one of the “must see” foodie stops is a hot dog …
Hilton Garden Inn’s new ReCESS restaurant
Last night we ventured down to the Clydeside to sample some dishes at the Hilton Garden Inn’s newly renovated restaurant, ReCESS. Located beside the SSE …
Subscription Box Review: TokyoTreat
🍡🍭Monthly box of Japanese snacks ❤️🍬 We were invited to review TokyoTreat, a box of Japanese goodies that is shipped directly from Japan to your …
Event: Syrian pop-up Conflict Café puts peace on the table
Pop-up restaurant returning to London Pop-up restaurant, Conflict Café, is returning to London. Running from 21-23 September, it will explore the Syrian crisis through the …
Food Review: The Bakery by Zique, Hyndland, Glasgow
The Bakery to head to in Hyndland Cafezique and Delizique owner Mhairi Taylor has expanded her delicious offerings to the West End of Glasgow with …