Every city’s gastronomic revolution has its pioneers, and one of the most important in Glasgow is … Gourmet pioneer Cafe Gandolfi a Glasgow mustRead more
Author: Pat and David
Glasgow street fare: Morton’s Rolls and fried Mars Bars
Wherever we go, we try to stay open to serendipity. We like to think of our … Glasgow street fare: Morton’s Rolls and fried Mars BarsRead more
Raise high the glass at The Pot Still in Glasgow
We weren’t a bit surprised to see The Pot Still show up in a listicle of … Raise high the glass at The Pot Still in GlasgowRead more
Alchemilla brings sunny, exotic touch to Finnieston
Alchemilla encapsulates the emerging identity of Finnieston as the hip side of Glasgow. When the port … Alchemilla brings sunny, exotic touch to FinniestonRead more
George Mewes makes us smile and say ‘cheese!’
Few things make us smile as readily as a taste of great cheese. The best local … George Mewes makes us smile and say ‘cheese!’Read more
Willow Tea Rooms perpetuate a grand tradition
We look forward to the ritual of afternoon tea wherever we land in the British Isles. … Willow Tea Rooms perpetuate a grand traditionRead more
So … what’s the big deal about haggis?
Canadian comedian Mike Myers once observed that Scottish cuisine is basically based on a dare. He … So … what’s the big deal about haggis?Read more
Tastes of Scotland light up a winter visit
We wonder if the Scottish diet was invented sometime at the end of the last Ice … Tastes of Scotland light up a winter visitRead more
The lavender lady of Aix champions the scent of Provence
“This is the ‘gold of Provence.’” a lovely older woman exclaimed us as she handed us … The lavender lady of Aix champions the scent of ProvenceRead more
Sun-splashed markets make Aix a shopper’s dream
Just 45 minutes north from Marseille by train, Aix-en-Provence is incredibly cute and utterly Provençal. It … Sun-splashed markets make Aix a shopper’s dreamRead more