London-founded restaurant brand, The Ivy, where many celebs are spotted, has now opened in Glasgow. Located on the 'Style Mile', on Buchanan Street, The Ivy has a perfectly-positioned location, ready to capture shoppers and those who choose not to pay ridiculous city centre parking charges, and use the subway. I took my Mum there for … Continue reading The Ivy opens in Glasgow
Category: Food
My husband booked us a table at the new Public House by Nico on Great Western Road. The Public House, by Nico Simeone, opened just before Christmas. I've not heard any reviews or of people having dined there yet, so I was keen to give it a try. This particular part of Great Western Road … Continue reading Review: The Public House by Nico
When I was in Guernsey in August, we had breakfast at Octopus one day and they served homemade baked beans. I wasn't sure what to expect but they were delicious! When I came home, to Glasgow, I wanted to try and make them myself - a slightly healthier alternative and much more tasty than the … Continue reading Recipe: my smokey chicken and bean ragout
Have you been to Dakota Deluxe? It's opposite the old police station at Pitt Street, with the entrance on West Regent Street. It's very typical of the Dakota brand. It's a dark exterior, windows darkened by blinds and frosting but when you go in, there's definitely a lux feeling. Dakota is brand designed and brought … Continue reading Review: Dakota Deluxe Glasgow
Penthouses are for the rich and famous, right?Well, you might think that, but after my visit to Blythswood Square Hotel's newly launched penthouse, you might be scrabbling about trying to think of ways of using it. Up on the top floor (obviously) of the Blythswood Hotel in Glasgow, an overhaul to the penthouse, worth almost … Continue reading Penthouse with a view
Sunday's require tasty and stunning breakfasts I once had Shakshuka at Partick Duck Club and I loved it! I love trying new things and I saw someone else eating it and thought, "I'd like a piece of that, please!". This morning I woke up and started thinking about what i wanted to do today, as … Continue reading Sunday breakfast goals
Today I ventured away from my desk for lunch after a busy morning working. I decided to try the new Burger and Bun in Bearsden. There's something satisfying about supporting local independent businesses. I chose Partick for my first Aura office for this very reason. The small part of the west end which was primarily … Continue reading Burger and Bun, simples…
Christmas chutney - perfect with meat and cheeseFor the last three year's I've made a Christmas chutney and I've found the perfect recipe! Last year I found Laura's Christmas chutney recipe, how funny is that! This year, I refined the recipe to my liking and it's turned out the best yet! It takes around 30 … Continue reading Laura’s Christmas chutney
I visited Monty's recently - I thought it was new but apparently it's been open for months! I'm usually in the know of what's new on Glasgow's restaurant scene but I was caught out! I went for lunch with my husband because he'd been the night before with one of his friends and loved it. … Continue reading Monty’s – not so new now
The UK's first gelato and churro destination has come to Glasgow! I was delighted to be invited to the media and blogger launch of Loop and Scoop last week, but I have to admit, I didn't really know what a churro was! I Googled it, as you do, and found this useful video of how … Continue reading Sweet treats and family tradition at Loop and Scoop
