Eating Out
Review: Summer menu at The Ivy, Glasgow
Peter Ranscombe reviews the summer menu at The Ivy restaurant on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. LET’S face it, it’s been a pretty drab summer so far. Apart from the small matter of a record-breaking, climate change-induced heatwave last month, the weather’s not been quite as sunny as we wanted. That’s why the summer menu at The…
Read MoreIan Syme rejoins Fairmont St Andrews as executive chef
IAN SYME has rejoined the Fairmont St Andrews hotel in Fife as its executive chef. Syme has spent the past three years as executive sous chef at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire. Hailing from Anstruther, Syme previously spent almost three years at Fairmont St Andrews as its executive sous chef. He also served as head…
Read MoreSix by Nico present their latest blockbuster theme
At the end of this month, Six by Nico in Glasgow and Edinburgh will be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with the launch of their latest menu. The season’s biggest debut, the new menu is inspired by a selection of Hollywood classics, with alluring dishes and ingredients…
Read MoreSix by Nico reveals The Chipper for new opening
Six by Nico Aberdeen, which will open on Thursday, April 28 at 367 Union St, has announced The Chipper as its first theme. The Chipper menu, which pays homage to the iconic fish and chip shop, will kick-start a series of new six-course tasting menus that will change every six weeks. From 28 April, foodies…
Read MoreFree food for the first 100 customers at Glasgow eaterie
While we may not have the Mediterranean weather, Glasgow’s newest grab-and-go restaurant, Gyros, is heating up Byres Road. Spearheaded by the team behind the ever popular Halloumi, Gyros has taken over the former Martha’s Deli at 223 Byres Road. With space for 14 covers and a delivery and takeaway service Gyros is open seven days…
Read MoreArriving now at Platform – a menu full of diverse flavours
As much as I adore formal dining experiences, there’s something to be said about occasions which are more casual. Platform in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest casual restaurant and event space recently celebrated its four year anniversary. Kathryn McCormick, owner of Platform said: ‘The last four years have been a rollercoaster for everyone in hospitality, us included.…
Read MoreCelebrating Glasgow’s food superstars in new campaign
More than 60 of the city’s best bars, restaurants, unique venues and makers are inviting you to taste the best of spring superstars on their food and drink menus this month. Keeping it local and led by Glasgow’s new hospitality-led food and drink campaign #MadeinGlasgow the new April theme celebrates ‘Scottish Spring Superstars’ and you…
Read MoreChef Tom Kitchin to launch new capital restaurant
Chef Tom Kitchin and his wife Michaela have announced they will open a new restaurant concept this spring. KORA by Tom Kitchin is due to open later this season in Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield area and will present a passionate celebration of Scotland’s land and sea, in an homage to honest gastronomy, synonymous with Chef Tom Kitchin’s…
Read MoreThe spring menu is launched at Eusebi’s Deli
As winter layers are shed and the trees begin to blossom, the team at one of Glasgow’s most treasured Italian eateries is preparing for the spring season with a new menu and extended opening hours. Eusebi Deli and Restaurant, situated in the west end of the city, has launched its springtime menu with a host…
Read MoreA trip to ancient Rome for a fantastic feast
Ever since I was a little boy, I was fascinated by the Romans. I’ve always loved the myths, the culture, the people and the history of Rome – indeed, I recall wearing a toga (or an old bed sheet) to primary school when we had a Roman feast at the conclusion of our project on…
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