Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Review: Zhima, Glasgow
Ellie Forbes heads out to Glasgow’s latest hotspot, Zhima, a Chinese restaurant with a modern feel and incredible interiors. I’m not really one for a ‘sit down’ Chinese meal. In all honesty, I’d rather stay in and order my favourites from my local takeaway. You know what you’re getting and you don’t have to…
Read MoreUnseen work by Scotland’s best-loved artists John Byrne and Alasdair Gray on show
An exhibition of largely unseen work by two of Scotland’s best-loved artists is to go on show this week in Glasgow. Two Glasgow Polymaths, which runs from Monday 15 July until Friday 26 July at Lyon & Turnbull’s city centre gallery, features the work of John Byrne and Alasdair Gray. Both men, who studied at…
Read MoreLORD OF THE DANCE: Michael Flatley’s iconic production returns to Scotland
MICHAEL Flatley’s Lord of the Dance show is due to return to Bonnie Scotland. The world-renowned Irish dancing production is poised to dazzle audiences in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow throughout the summer. ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’, the 2024 show revival, comes two years after Lord of the Dance’s 25th anniversary. Flatley, the American-born visionary…
Read MoreReview: Mikaku, Glasgow
Ellie Forbes tries out the new menu at neo-Tokyo inspired Japanese restaurant Mikaku in Glasgow. I think most restaurants are trying to create a space which separates us from the world outside, an escape from the humdrum of everyday life. So if you’re looking for a quick reprieve and a bit of fun, a…
Read MoreReview: Mamasan, Glasgow
Ellie Forbes tries out the new Thai BBQ menu at Glasgow restaurant Mamasan, where the chefs prove cooking over coals is worth the hype. When it comes to cooking over coals, we really are playing with fire. There is an art to properly cooking with a BBQ, as I am sure anyone who has messed…
Read MoreVincent van Gogh immersive experience comes to Scotland
A spectacular multimedia show celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s life and stunning artworks is coming to Glasgow this summer. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience has already been seen by more than five million people across North America, and now it’s coming to Scotland. The experience combines more than 300 of the post-Impressionist icon’s paintings with cutting-edge technology and a…
Read MoreLaings officially opens its doors to new flagship store in Glasgow
Sponsored Content | Luxury family jeweller, Laings, has opened a new flagship store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The iconic B-listed building, Rowan House, has undergone a full transformation following a £5 million investment by Laings. The fully furnished showroom, which covers more than 7,000sqft across two floors of retail space, brings an elevated luxury…
Read MoreNo Such Thing As A Fish: Ten facts you didn’t know about Scotland
It all began in 2014, when four nerds gathered around their microphones to share the most interesting facts they’d learned that week. Now, 30,000 facts later, and after becoming one of the UK’s most popular podcasts, No Such Thing As A Fish is coming to Scotland. Hosts Dan, James, Anna and Andy are celebrating their…
Read MoreIn a Nutshell, Chef Dean Parker: ‘I sometimes get up at 4.30am to go kite surfing, it’s the only time I can switch off’
Dean Parker, from Celentano’s in Glasgow, on his love of kite surfing, why wasting food is the biggest sin a chef can commit and his pride over his sourdough bread recipe. What’s the closest thing you have to a signature dish: Either my sourdough bread recipe, or our malted barley affogato – it’s been…
Read MoreLife with: Spirit of Glasgow Award winner, Susie McCabe
Rosie Morton chats with comedian and ‘Spirit of Glasgow Award’ winner about her childhood, career and her best ever heckle. Why is it that so many comedy greats come from Glasgow? I have this theory. You have your working class, your heavy industry and your Irish immigration, and you get really good art from that.…
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