Eating Out
‘Dark Kitchen’ takeovers at Glasgow’s The Gate
A SERIES of legendary local chefs will be taking over the kitchen at The Gate pub in Glasgow over the next five weeks. Yu Ca Taco kicks off the line-up this weekend, followed by Baked Pizza. Craig Grozier’s new Fallachan Cart pop-up concept will then run the “Dark Kitchen” on 6-22 August. During its first…
Read MoreHarvey Nics among eateries reopening
DEPARTMENT store chain Harvey Nichols will reopen the “Forth Floor” restaurant in its Edinburgh branch on 29 July as Scotland’s hospitality venues continue to return. A one-way system has been introduced in the restaurant, which will have fewer tables to allow for social distancing. On the other side of the city’s St Andrew Square, tomorrow…
Read MoreGleneagles unveils plans to reopen
ONE of Scotland’s most famous hotels will fling open its doors once more on 15 July. The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire is introducing a flexible booking policy that will allow guests to rearrange their stay at short notice while the coronavirus pandemic continues. Gleneagles, which opened as a railway hotel in 1924, said it had…
Read MoreCity businesses create ‘We miss you, Glasgow’ video
GLASGOW’s hospitality businesses have created an online video to tell their customers “We miss you”. Famous faces from restaurants including The Gannet, Gamba and El Perro Negro took part in the recording, along with venues such as Fore Play Crazy Golf, Clydeside Distillery and Mackintosh At The Willow. Peter McKenna, owner of The Gannet, said: “What…
Read MoreSeafood restaurant nets covid bank loan
ONDINE, one of Edinburgh’s best-known seafood restaurants, has landed a £50,000 bounce back loan from the UK Government. The loans, which were unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 27 April, are designed to help businesses to recover from the coronavirus lockdowns. The 80-seat restaurant has continued to serve local customers through its “Ondine At Home”…
Read MoreMorningside’s holy corner gets foodie makeover
HOLY corner in Edinburgh’s Morningside district has been transformed into a marketplace for foodies thanks to one of the area’s newest arrivals. Food and drink venue McLarens on the Corner opened in a former bank just weeks before the lockdown began. Now, the site has teamed up with its siblings from pub chain Signature Group…
Read MoreA huge – and amazing – change in store at 111 by Nico
Glasgow’s popular, multi-award winning 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date. But rather than the usual proceedings of delicious new concept menus, this is an uplifting story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by…
Read MoreA fresh take on south east Asian cuisine for Glasgow
A new, innovative experience is coming to the Glasgow dining scene next week. Mamasan Bar & Brasserie will officially open its doors to the public on 20 March, bringing a fresh and innovative take on south east Asian cuisine to Glasgow’s food and drink offering. The new restaurant, located at 222-224 Ingram Street, is the…
Read MoreSunday brunch at Ondine really hits the spot
The combination of excellent food, a lovely setting and a win for Scotland’s rugby team provided a friend and I with the loveliest of Sunday afternoons in Edinburgh. We were invited to try Ondine’s special brunch menu put together for the Scotland v France game for the Six Nations. Ondine has been on my list…
Read MoreA dish fit for a goddess for International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day this Sunday and Glasgow Indian restaurant The Dhabba is celebrating with a dish fit for a goddess. Sthree Amanda, which is Sanskrit for women’s joy or happiness, sees rice, milk, and saffron with a milk solid sweet rolled in coconut and garnished with rose petals. It’s the latest offering from the…
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