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More food and more hours for Alston Bar & Beef
Alston expands hours and food offering Things are slowly returning to some kind of normality, a sign of this are increased opening ours, the return of the set menu a new a la carte menu at Alston Bar & Beef. New A la carte menu at Alston Bar & Beef Here is a look at the new a la carte menuThe drinks menu...
McIntosh ready meals – when life takes the p***!
McIntosh Ready Meals come to the rescue with new campaign Ever had a moment in the day when life feels like it’s really taking the ‘p’? Scotland’s number 1 ready meal maker McIntosh wants to hear all about it – in return for some great prizes and the chance to have your story brought to life in their fun new advertising...
Neapolitan pizza from 800 Degrees, Giffnock
Neopolitan style pizza in Glasgow Since its opening in 2019, 800 Degrees has been a firm favourite in our house. Chewy pizza base topped liberally with tasty goodies such as Italian sausage and even broccoli. However, we haven’t seen our favourite Neapolitan topping such as chips yet (seriously chip pizzas are a thing in Naples). See Pizza from Ristorante Pizzeria Gorizia...
Roberta’s, Glasgow now open
What to expect at Glasgow’s newest restaurant Roberta’s has arrived, and we joined them tonight to sample the food and drink on offer and see what they’ve done with the old Iberica restaurant, which was one of the most stylish in the city. Roberta’s is on the corner of St Vincent Street and Hope Street with excellent transport links from Glasgow Central...
Big Counter, Victoria Road, Glasgow – review
Eclectic dining in Southside Glasgow Big Counter is located at the bottom of Victoria Road near Eglinton Toll beside Nanika and Bar Vini. The site has been Bakery 47 and then Lagom Kitchen, all tasty places. The latest incarnation is by the folks behind Errols Pizza. What started as a home for burgers is now a rotating menu of delights.Menu The menu...
First look at Abandon Ship Bar in Glasgow
The second site for Abandon Ship
The second of ten Abandon Ship bars had its preview night tonight and we were there to have a look around and see what it was like. Taking over what was So LA and before that Chop Chop, maybe this is the incarnation that the site needs.It’s been a while since Abandon Ship was in...

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Refreshing summer salad Cucumbers are tasty but we were looking for something to make them a little bit more exciting than just having them sliced…

Glasgow Foodie

03/05/2021

Sorrel and Pea Soup Recipe

Springtime is in full swing so let’s get cooking with a special springtime herb – Sorrel. Hardy springtime herbs are a great culinary boost to…

Foodie Lass

10/04/2021

Burns Night

Scottish Cullen Skink Soup

Scottish Smoked Haddock Soup Certain to be found in any traditional Scottish restaurant is Cullen Skink. But what is Cullen Skink, where is it…

Glasgow Foodie

22/01/2021

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Creamy Sweetcorn Soup Recipe

Japanese Corn Potage We never knew how popular sweetcorn soup was in Japan. It was served at breakfast in our hotel, as a side in…

Glasgow Foodie

21/01/2021

Christmas Recipe

Recipe : Quick Kipper Pâté

Easy homemade fish pate recipe A quick kipper pate for when you either defrosted and forgot the boil in the bag kipper or they are…

Glasgow Foodie

08/12/2020

Recipe : Fried Halloumi with vinaigrette

Bring summer indoors with this zesty halloumi dish Whilst the summer weather may not always be the best, one way to keep the summer…

Glasgow Foodie

28/07/2020

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Recipe : Hot potato and tomato salad

tatties and tomaties New potatoes in a salad are delicious, however, have you had a hot potato and tomato salad? Mix things up with browning…

Glasgow Foodie

19/05/2020

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Recipe: Melon, Lemon and Thyme Salad

Refreshing Melon, Lemon and thyme salad The weather may be all topsy turvey at the moment however this refreshing melon, lemon and thyme salad will…

Glasgow Foodie

28/07/2018