The Busby Hotel re-opened just before Christmas after a complete refurbishment. We had never been before as the building looked quite sad and neglected. However, …
Review: Carters at The Busby Hotel, 1 Field Road, Busby, Glasgow
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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 …
***CLOSED***Food Review: Fazzi, 65 Cambridge Street Glasgow G3 6QX
Once an institution…should now be institutionalised! Fazzi is an Italian restaurant with a cafe atmosphere – too many tables close together. The floor tiles reminded us …
Food review: Tony Macaroni, Parkgrove shopping centre, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh
New Tony Macaroni’s now open in Edinburgh Tony Macaroni is ever-expanding with 11 restaurants currently in Scotland and more on the way, we made the …
Food Review: Polentoni, 38 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RG
A visit to Edinburgh to drop off my secret Santa gift saw me having a spot of lunch at Polentoni on Easter Road with Ms …
Review: Di Mambro Delicatessen, 176 Quarry St, Hamilton ML3 6QR
Di Mambro delicatessen is a family-run deli located on Quarry Street, Hamilton, less than 5 mins walk from Hamilton Central railway station. Compact in size …
CLOSED Riccardo’s Italian Kitchen, 512 St Vincent St, Glasgow G3 8XZ
We headed along to Riccardo’s armed with a Groupon voucher to the value of £49.75 for 2 courses for 2 people plus a bottle of …
Review : Yes Bar (Vespbar), Address: 14 Drury Street Glasgow, G2 5AA
It was time for some lunch with the Colonel and seeing as it was post referendum week, and being all topical we chose Yes Bar. …
Lunch review: Locanda de Gusti, 102 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2DW
Not your typical Italian restaurant Locanda de Gusti used to be at the bottom of Broughton St in the New Town, but being Glaswegians we …
Artisan Italian food and drink expo, Edinburgh
Amazing cars, food and wine – it has to be Italy Surrounded by some of the best cars in the world were delicious products from …
Laboratorio Espresso, 93 West Nile Street, Glasgow
Laboratorio Espresso, 93 West Nile Street, Glasgow Best coffee in Glasgow? This is a fab coffee shop. Funky design, great coffee (Dear Greeen Coffee) …
Pulcinella, 167 Hope Street, Glasgow
Pulcinella is a traditional Glaswegian Italian restaurant, filled with knock knacks, images of Italy as well as checked tablecloths. Located in the heart of the …
Mira Mare, 82 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh
We were in Helensburgh for a jazz night and decided on a wander about to find somewhere which attracted our interest. The Mira Mare Italian …
***CLOSED*** Dino’s, 35 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
In operation since 1966, this Glasgow institution will soon be gone to make way for a bank of all things! After a day of wandering …
Pizza Express, 20 Provan Way, Glasgow Fort, Glasgow, G34 9DL
Pizza Express goes east The Vue cinema complex has now opened at the back of the Glasgow Fort in Glasgow’s east-end, and along with eight …
Italian Night at Tullie Inn, Balloch
A menu with matched wine and chat from Bibendum wines. Belstar Prosecco to start. Sweet, light, fruity but with a tartness behind it. …
Bella Napoli, 85 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow
Bella Napoli, 85 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow MENU It had been a while since we had ventured into Bella Napoli, and seeing them serve …
Inn Deep, 445 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8HH
We are big fans of William Bros beer and love their bar, Inn Deep. Located where Big Blue used to be right next …
Refurbishment of Zizzi at Princes Square Complete
With Zizzi celebrating their 10th Anniversary at Princes Square, it was time for a wee wash and brush up. The cosmetic overhaul has included redecoration …
Zizzis, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Recently opened on Royal Exchange Square, Zizzi REX, utilises the space vacated by the old Borders Bookshop well. It was a little empty for …
Aromo Coffee – Espress Coffee Pods, Beans and Ground Coffee
We were asked to try out some espresso coffee from Aromo. The coffee comes in beans, grounds, Nespresso, Senseo compatible pods as well …
Browns, Bar and Brasserie, Glasgow
Location: 1 George Square, Glasgow Visited Feb 2013 We have nipped into Brown’s for drinks a few times due to their range of beers, cocktails …
Tennent’s Training Academy – Hospitality and Leisure Courses
We recently won a competition on twitter (@tennentsacad) to win a Pizza Making Masterclass. at Tennent’s Training Academy. The Academy teaches professionals, those seeking …
Don Michele Italian Restaurant, Perth Rd, Dundee DD2 1AS
Don Michele Location:- 177 – 179 Perth Road, Dundee Eyed up the pre-theatre in the window, good value, good selection. Went in to be told …