You know those times when you need a week of sleep? Well I think I’ll have one of those now please. Last week was crazy. …
Food review: Chimichanga, Unit R1, Silverburn, Glasgow, G53 6AG
Chimichanga is one of the new chain restaurants to have opened recently in the expanded food court at Silverburn Shopping centre – along with Pizza Express, …
Event: There’s still time to have a Big Dinner!
In March we took part in the Big Dinner to raise money for 500 Miles, a Scottish charity founded in 2008 which provides prosthetics and orthotics …
A visit to Chernobyl and Pripyat, Ukraine
Visiting history at Chernobyl and Pripyat At 1:23am on 26th April 1986 a nuclear disaster took place at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station during a systems …
Brain Bimbles
This is a section that will have bits and bobs that range from silly, what we’ve been up to, and general brain bimbles.
Drink! Aberdeen
There are a number of drink-related events taking place in Aberdeen in May, below we have picked out three. For more events/further details on the below …
The List Eating and Drinking Guide for 2015 launches
Tonight sees the Glasgow launch of the 22nd edition of The List Eating and Drinking Guide. Last night Edinburgh had a shindig in the Scottish …
Event: Ayr brewery beer tasting at Cafe Source Too, 32 Hughenden Rd, Glasgow
Beer tasting returns to Cafe Source Too in Hyndland this April on Wednesday 29th at 6:30PM; on this occasion the SIBA-award winning Ayr brewing company will be …
Recipe: Langoustine with Potato puree and Soured Cream
Chef David Berggren from Aveqia restaurant in London has shared on the Transun website this langoustine with smoked potato puree and soured cream recipe which …
Summerhall Beer Festivale
SUMMERHALL’S SUMMER BEER FESTIVALE RETURNS Summerhall 15 – 16 May 2015 Tickets available now – Strictly over 18s Edinburgh’s homegrown festivALE of the hop …
Pastaval is Back! Find the Best Mac and Cheese
Help crown the best Mac and Cheese in Shawlands! Eat your way through 5 Mac and Cheese and vote for the best! Can Waverley Tearooms …
Food Review: Gusto, 14-18 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6QY
The new Gusto Restaurant and Bar is now open on Bothwell Street after a £1.3m refurbishment. With its Gatsby-era feel, think parquet flooring, glistening silverware …
Bang Bar at Blow Finnieston
After the burger invasion we now have “bangs”, or fringes as they were called in my day. BLOW Finneston now launch their bang bar to …
Food review – La Boca, 189 Hope St, Glasgow *CLOSED*
Finally a proper tapas bar in Glasgow. La Boca is next to Opium on Hope St (best remembered as the street the buses go up!) We love it …
Carmelite, Stirling Street, Aberdeen Review
Located in the city-centre of Aberdeen, The Carmelite Hotel is near to the main train and bus stations and handy for public transport as well as amenities. …
Beer Garden Time – where to find them in Edinburgh and Glasgow
There’s something yellow in the sky so time for a beer, or a cheeky Aperol Spritz to chill out. Here are some of Edinburgh and …
Food review: Porter and Rye, 1131 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8ND
We recently ventured into Porter & Sons, or is it Rye & Co? No, it’s Porter & Rye, the latest venture from Kained Holdings (The Finnieston, Lebowski’s, …
Whisky Month
As Scotland continues to celebrate the Year of Food and Drink 2015, this May sees the return of Whisky Month, a unique programme of events …
Scottish salmon on a bed of Asian ginger noodles
Scottish salmon with an Asian twist A recipe from Chef Jean Paul Giraud celebrating one of Scotland’s finest ingredients, this dish puts an Asian twist on …
Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards – Finalists Announced
Fifty Scottish food and drink businesses have been selected for the shortlist for the coveted Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. Chief Executive of Scotland …
Food review: Nice ‘N’ Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG
In January 2013 readers of jamesvsburger.com voted MeatHammer LTD at Nice N Sleazy the best burgers in Glasgow, but somehow we had managed to avoid them until now… Back …
Baltic Ice Bar, Soar at Intu Braehead, G51 4BN
Located at the side of the snow-filled Snow Factor Soar at intu Braehead is Glasgow’s newest attraction – Baltic Ice Bar. We were invited along for a …
Recipe: Matcha Smoothie
I have discovered Matcha Green Tea! well how to use it without it tasting bitter. A quick a simple smoothie, add ginger for that …
