Boston & Hawthorne From the name of Boston & Hawthorne – evoking the tins and the strainer – it was easy to assume this was a cocktail place. Coupled with the fact it used to be home to the esteemed Raconteur, it was hard argue that mixed drinks might be expected.Exterior But I’m not sure …

Fire & Dough I’ve been reading with interest the adventures of pizza review site Slice or Die, over recent months. Give it a look as they’re giving things really detailed consideration, and get hold of some of their excellent merchandise, too.Menu board Like the Slice or Die team, I keep up a fairly high rate …

NY Slice After a long day at the salt mines, I was in need of something quick and filling in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre. I’d spotted NY Slice on a couple of recent strolls so had it in mind that it might fit the bill.Exterior The set-up is a pretty standard fast-food counter …

Cappadocia I was sad when Cappadocia closed down on Forrest Road as it had served me well down the years and at times had been my go-to late night takeaway. Kebab roll I was intrigued to note the arrival of a similarly named place on one of the food delivery apps so made a note …

The White Lady My brother Grant is a big fan of Spoons so when he suggested a cheap and cheerful pie n pint I thought I’d oblige by suggesting the White Lady. This is a Spoons at the heart of Corstorphine, on St John’s Road, and not too far from Grant’s abode.Exterior Corstorphine has a …