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Food
10 of the BEST Dishes for New Year
You know those lists..ten canapés to amaze you guests..ten ways with a cucumber…we’ll take a look at these. Aren’t they amazing? I’d be totally chuffed …
Another site for Billington’s of Lenzie
Our chums at Billington’s of Lenzie are opening a 2nd venue ! Billington’s Coffee House will be in Milton of Campsie and is scheduled to …
Food: Brunch at Brooklyn Cafe, Shawlands, Glasgow
Brunch at Brooklyn Cafe in Shawlands Brooklyn Cafe is one of those neighbourhood cafes that has always been there but it’s not all traditional, serving …
New Opening: Revolucion de Cuba, Glasgow
Last week we checked out newcomer Revolucion de Cuba on Renfield Street. I think our memories have returned enough to put together a post (school night …
The Ivy for Edinburgh or Glasgow?
London celebrity hotspot The Ivy is looking to expand and it seems that there are a bunch of cities on their hit list, including possibly …
Recipe: Vegan Egg Nog
Egg Nog is the essence of Christmas captured in a single glass. The only problem is that the traditional recipe is a cupful of calories …
Walking lunch food tour in Glasgow
The story of the city in four courses Mr and Mrs Foodie are a couple of history geeks so we’ve been on many a walking …
Smoked salmon 10 ways for Christmas
10 things to do with smoked salmon Smoked salmon is delicious in many ways from straight out of the packet to sushi, pasta and much …
Christmas tree greens at Waitrose
Get the kids to eat their greens this Christmas Romanesco Cauliflower Christmas ‘Trees’ will launch in branches of Waitrose this week. These cute and healthy …
Death of AA Gill
A eulogy for the Sunday Times critic As it seems to be the case this year, I opened up Facebook to see that another person …
Cooking steak infographic from Jamie Oliver Barbecoa
This is the time of year when cooking meat that you wouldn’t normally cook. Even a steak can be daunting when you aren’t used …
Bar Soba Expanding with £3m investment
Bar Soba serves up expansion plan after £3m BGF investment Bar Soba, the Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain, is preparing to open a further seven …
Food: Chaakoo Bombay Cafe, 79 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Step back in time at Chaakoo Bombay Cafe Decor Modelled on the Irani cafes of Mumbai circa 1950, Chaakoo takes its name from the Hindi …
Food review: Chop House, Arch 15, E Market St, Edinburgh
Chop to it! Get to the Chop House… New recruit “Local chef” visits the newly-opened Market Street Chop House with Mr Foodie… This was my …
Recipe: Dan Lepard’s Caramel Christmas Cake
Ok you were a little tired on stir it Sunday and didn’t make a Christmas cake. No problem there is still plenty of time. This recipe by …
Recipe: Boozy Fruit
Alcohol soaked fruit Make next year’s Christmas baking an experience to remember with some lovely alcohol soaked fruit. That’s right, next years Christmas. Soaking dried …
Eteaket opens first retail store in Edinburgh
Local Chef, the latest addition to our team, makes his writing debut on a rare outing from the kitchen. I was joined by my friend …
Celebrating Italian Cuisine Week at Tony Macaroni in Edinburgh
Italian Cuisine Week 2016 Tony Macaroni isn’t the first place you would think of to celebrate Italian Cuisine Week with the Italian Consulate, however being …
Sky high dining in Glasgow
Dine above George Square! Fancy dining in the sky with stunning views? You will be able to next summer when Events in the Sky visit …
Ginspired Dinner, Gin 71, Edinburgh
We were lucky enough to be invited to a Gin-inspired dinner at the newly opened Gin 71 in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square. The company already has …
Food: Another Krispy Kreme for Glasgow
Krispy Kreme lands at Glasgow Airport Krispy Kreme has landed at Glasgow Airport! Located airside, the box store enables doughnut lovers the sweetest takeoff to …
Recipe: Lentil Soup
Simple and comforting soup Lentil soup is one of the simplest, cheapest and easiest soups to make. It is gluten free and can easily be …
Food: Afternoon tea at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian
Luxurious afternoon tea within sight of Edinburgh castle The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, started its life in 1903 as a railway hotel and soon …