Review of the Year 2017 – August For the first time ever, I left town and didn’t embrace Edinburgh’s Festival month. Prior to that, I had a lovely time at the Herbivore Kitchen, Civerino’s Slice, Castello Coffee, Eating House at the Meeting House, and the Angels with Bagpipes Share festival pop-up.Papardelle My adventures took me …

Review of the Year 2017 – July July was full of eating and drinking joy. Clark & Lake became a real favourite, Baba Budan has now developed into one of the best cafes in the city, Shrimpwreck started their brief tenure at Bourbon, I had my first of many trips to Quay Commons, and likewise …

Review of the Year 2017 – June LeftField and Machina started the month in fine fashion. Picnic excellent, as was the Little Green Van’s ristretto.Mackerel Glasgow’s Cail Bruich served me one of the outstanding meals of the year. Harmonium was good, as was Man on Fire, On Bap and the Herringbone at Goldenacre. We went …

Review of the Year 2017 – May May welcomed some outstanding dining experiences. Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table was ace, Alchemilla was fab, the Black Pig & Oyster shone brightly but briefly (it was closed by November), Seasons was excellent, and I really enjoyed my espresso at The Cran’. The Light House proved an excellent new …

Review of the Year 2017 – April Merrrrrry Xmas! I hope you’re enjoying a fun-filled day. April started with my birthday which was quickly followed by trips to the excellent Twelve Triangles in Porty and a jaunt to Dundee where The Bach was superb.Octopus at Le Roi Fou Le Roi Fou is, I think, my …