Eating Out
Stack & Still is quite simply pancake heaven
There’s something to be said about pancakes. For years, they were regarded as something you either have after your lunch, or, perhaps, with afternoon tea. Now, pancakes are big business – and the UK’s largest urban pancake house, Stack & Still, has just opened in Glasgow. Don’t think the pancake is just something sweet that…
Read MoreGlasgow 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…
Read MoreLonely Planet lists Scots restaurant where you must eat
An Edinburgh eaterie which opened in May this year has been named as one of the world’s top new food experiences. The Fishmarket at Newhaven Harbour has been named one of the ten ‘Best New Food Experiences’ in the world in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, the highly anticipated annual collection of the best…
Read MoreCelebrity 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…
Read MoreCucina 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…
Read MoreDelicious treats and no tricks at The Ivy on the Square
For a Halloween with more treats than tricks, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square has some delicious specials to get you in the seasonal spirit. From ghoulishly good cocktails to desserts with a wicked side, these limited-edition treats are available for one day only, Wednesday 31 October. Little ones can look forward to tucking into…
Read MorePrepare 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…
Read MoreFirst class vegan options at The Ivy on the Square
Restaurants all over Scotland are waking up to the fact there’s a growing demand for vegan options on their menu. Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square is no different. No longer are vegan and vegetarian meals an after-thought, or, indeed, not even a consideration, as the hospitality sector looks to cater for all. The Ivy…
Read MoreIf you love Italian food, it’s time to go West Room
Italy’s answer to Spanish tapas have finally arrived in the capital city. The West Room, Edinburgh’s first Cicchetti bar, has opened in the heart of the West End. Based on Melville Place, owner Stefano Pieraccini works with the philosophy that drinks should always be served with good, homemade food. Cooking up Italian tapas dishes to…
Read MoreA cool, relaxed eaterie which is perfect for foodies
Darren Murray, head chef of Norn, which previously occupied this nook of Henderson Street in Leith, has reopened the space as Borough, a contemporary neighbourhood eatery with European flair. The small and larger dishes, priced roughly between the £5 and £14 mark, are elegant yet laid-back and perfect for sharing. Combining a rainbow of textures…
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