Glasgow is going nuts for its new pancake place

Glasgow has been going crazy after Stack & Still, the UK’s largest pancake and licensed bar venue, opened this month in the city centre. The venue, at 100-108 West George Street, served over 35,000 pancakes in the first five days with their signature Nutella and Mascarpone pancake being a firm favourite. Over 200 kg of…

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A taste of the Middle East is coming to Scotland

Have you ever dreamed of strolling into the souks of a middle-eastern country and trying out some of their authentic food? Six by Nico restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have announced their latest theme this week where they offer authentic dishes from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. Chef Nico Simeone has created a tantalising tasting…

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Celebrate World Pasta Day with this tasty dish

In Scotland, we love our pasta – and today’s the ideal day to celebrate it as it’s World Pasta Day. October is National Pasta Month, and our love affair with the traditional Italian cuisine is stronger than ever. Thankfully, in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, there is an authentic Italian restaurant showcasing exactly what…

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A corporate night to remember – at a distillery

The Clydeside Distillery is offering corporate customers the chance to treat clients with an extra special festive package. One of Glasgow’s most recognisable buildings, The Clydeside is welcoming in its first festive season as a fully operational distillery and tourist attraction. To celebrate, the team are hosting a one-off Christmas event on Friday 14 December,…

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Celebrity Masterchef contestant enjoys Nico’s new menu

Celebrity Masterchef contestant Jean Johansson is the latest famous face to join Chef Nico Simeone in the kitchen at his restaurant in Glasgow’s West End. Millions  watched as John Torode and writer Gregg Wallace searched for the country’s top celebrity chef on BBC One earlier this autumn with Scots TV presenter Jean Johansson among the…

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Cucina has dishes that will leave you wanting more

Located just off the Royal Mile, and found within the 5-star Radisson Collection hotel – Cucina is a luxury Scottish brasserie with modern and Italian influences as opposed to its previous focus on fine Italian dining. My dining partner and I arrived and found ourselves in Epicurean, the stylish and atmospheric hotel bar downstairs. We…

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Botanic Gardens food tops the Out to Lunch list

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has topped a new league table for children’s food and drink at the UK’s top visitor attractions. The report was published today by the Soil Association’s Out to Lunch campaign. Working with an army of ‘secret diner’ parents, the Soil Association surveyed the food and drink on offer at 22…

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Whisky, Fire & Song at a celebration event

Whisky, Fire & Song is a fun-filled weekend of live music, community events and whisky drinking taking place early next month. Now in its fourth year, Whisky, Fire & Song will kick off on Friday 2 November with a night of music and song at Raasay Distillery; the evening of Raasay Tunes with feature talented…

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Prepare your palate for a flavour explosion

Scotland’s diners are becoming more and more spoiled when it comes to their food choices. Glasgow’s Ka Pao is one of the newest to join the growing international feel, offering a varied menu of south east Asian food. The restaurant itself, based in SWG3’s Acid Bar, is open and bright, with large windows allowing in…

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Espresso yourself as new Greek-style coffee bar opens

If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ll know that the country’s culinary delights are as memorable as the scenery – from Freddo Cappuccino to Spanakopita and Bougatsa Cream. Now you can enjoy some of Greece’s café specialities right here in Scotland. After years of Edinburgh’s growing Greek population demanding authentic Mediterranean tastes in the capital,…

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