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
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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
I was invited to the launch of the new Jaguar I-Pace at Taggarts Jaguar. It was in May and I'm sorry it's taken so long to get this post together! This isn't a sponsored post but I do have a relationship with Lookers Group when I borrow cars to review. Just to be fully transparent! … Continue reading The Jaguar I-Pace
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…
Glasgow’s car dealerships are gathering at Hillington including the new Taggarts Jaguar I was lucky enough to borrow a Jaguar E-Pace from Taggarts Jaguar. The new purpose-built dealership is now at Hillington, where a collection of dealerships is steadily growing. From the new Jaguar and Volvo dealerships, to Audi which was the first to make … Continue reading The Jaguar E-Pace – a compact and stylish SUV
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
Another great Italian opens in Glasgow's west end One of Scotland's oldest and most respected Italian restaurants, La Lanterna, has opened a new restaurant, La Lanterna West, on Great Western Road. Another place to take over an institution, La Lanterna West opened on the former site of La Parmagiana. Once a small, dark and intimate … Continue reading La Lanterna goes west
I was excited to receive my first personal invitation to a blogger event, which took place last night. The Hilton Garden Inn launched a new menu in their new-look restaurant, Recess. Many moons ago, thankfully in a different life, I actually worked at that hotel when it was the City Inn. I even developed the … Continue reading Review: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow
Rick Stein - my food hero I was so excited to find out there was a Rick Stein restaurant in the town we were staying! Last month I went to Goodwood Festival of Speed. I've been several times before, as it's an event where the classic meet the new in automotive. There's also loads of … Continue reading Review: Rick Stein, Winchester
As promised I'm writing about my second trip to The Larder. Read my last post here. I had booked to go back with my friend Tracey who had been with me last month. It was a Friday night, so we had anticipated a couple of glasses of wine and a good natter after a hard … Continue reading Take two! The Larder
