We might be food bloggers who visit the occasional Michelin-starred restaurant but we still enjoy the simpler things in life such as a pie (especially …
Product Review: McIntosh of Dyce – haggis & mince pies
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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 …
Say Cheese, Kleine Fleischergasse, Leipzig, Germany Review
We’re big fan of hostels for budget travel, especially those with a central location, a short walk from the main train station, in a nightlife area where you can …
Food review: Cubatas Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 108 Elderslie Street, Glasgow
Myself and the mysterious Mr.P booked our meal at Cubatas | Tapas Bar & Restaurant with a Living Social voucher knowing very little about it but …
Food review: Som Saa, Climpson’s Arch, Arch 374, Helmsley Place, London
Hidden away under a railway arch in London Fields on the short road behind the main road is Climpson & Sons (not to be confused …
Food Review: Maggie’s Cosy Cottage, 29 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G69 6DY
Maggie’s Cosy Cottage is located in one of the few old building left in Baillieston. A small indeed cosy building with a cafe at one …
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 …
Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland Review
This grand and stately lady celebrates her 90th birthday this year, and you wouldn’t know it by looking at her. She’s had a busy time …
Product Review: The 20 cm Green Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri
We have tried to remove ourselves from the traditional Scottish cooking method of fry everything, however there are times when you just need to use …
Backpackers Bamberg, 4 Heliggrabstrasse, Bamberg, Germany Review
Situated in the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage centre of Bamberg, Backpackers Bamberg Backpackers Bamberg is handily located for both the old town and transport links. With …
Ostel, Berlin Review. ** Closed **
Located in the Friedrichshain area of Berlin and a 5 min walk from Ostbahnhof is Ostel, a nostalgic hostel ideal for backpackers, young couples …
Food Review : Browns, 1 George Square, Glasgow
We were invited along to Browns to check them out, and with the added challenge of being nominated for #Meatfreemonday we were eager to see …
Pub Review – Grant Arms, 188 Argyle Street, Glasgow
The Grant Arms is a bit of a special pub in that it is one of two remaining buildings (the other being the Rennie Mackintosh …
Huettenpalast, Hobrechtstrasse 66, Berlin, Germany Review
Whimsical, budget accommodation at Huttenpalast The “Palace of the Hut” (Huttenpalast) is located in the Neukölln district which appears to be up and coming since …
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 …
Review – Menabrea Italian Beer
Italian craft beer coming to a bar near you soon! We were invited along to the first of a series of national launches …
Adonis Carcassonne Résidence la Barbacane, Carcassonne Review
We bagged some cheap flights from Prestwick to Carcassonne and also managed to find these bargain apartments to stay at. Located within the shadow of …
Product – Super!natural Energy Drink
We came across the Super!natural drink through a Flavourly box and now see that they are being sold in Wholefoods and more. I’m not a …
Review – Best of British Home Nations menu – Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow
A fine act to follow! The Tron Theatre is more than just a theatre as there’s also a licensed cafe/bar/restaurant which is often overlooked, it’s …
The Old School B&B, Dalleagles, New Cumnock, East Ayrshire Review
A+ for dinner, bed & breakfast, a relaxing stay and good hosts! Some people believe that a higher star rating means a better place to stay, which …
Food review: Giraffe, Tesco, Barrhead Road, Silverburn, Glasgow ***CLOSED***
Award-winning chain opens first Glasgow restaurant We were invited along to the “get the staff ready before being unleashed to the public” night at the …
Food review – Blackfriars Bar, 57 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh ***CLOSED***
Bar food par excellence! This was our first visit to Blackfriars; we’d heard about its previous incarnation that has been there for years and how …
RoyalVKB Special Spoons
RoyalVKB’s Special Spoons kit is quite simply a set of “special spoons”! We were asked to check out these Special Spoons – the set includes five spoons …
Dows, Dundas Street, Glasgow
Dows is located across the road from Queen Street Railway Station so a handy place for train waiting. Usual beers on tap, quite small for …