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New Secrets...the Top Secret Glasgow Blog
Welcome to the Top Secret Glasgow Blog. The home for all the best new secrets in Glasgow to eat, snack, drink, see, shop, play and stay.
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Mulberry Street - My ThoughtsWe love eating in Mulberry Street. There's a real family atmosphere, with the husband and wife team who own the place buzzing around, making everyone Permalink -- click for full blog postGreat deals in Waterstones...Hi there. Too right about Waterstones '3 for 2' deals! That was how I first discovered Anita Shreve a few years ago. One of her earlier books, 'The Permalink -- click for full blog postRemedy deli - making up your very own sandwich creations!Hi guys Isn't it lovely to know of a wee local spot where you can drop in for the perfect cup of coffee? And while you're there, you can pick up a Permalink -- click for full blog postGiffnock Ivy - part of our fun day out in GlasgowHi guys Thought I'd drop a line here to tell you about a day we had in Glasgow recently. We came up from Carlisle, to visit the Burrell Collection Permalink -- click for full blog postBalbir's: Best Vegetarian And Banquet Curries AroundBalbir's is a popular local curry house, and quite right too, with those mouth-watering options, friendly service, off the main drag on Dumbarton Road Permalink -- click for full blog post[please ignore] Adding a Technorati ProfileQuality Still Shines, At Stravaigin Cafe BarStravaigin Cafe Bar on Gibson Street was popular when I was a student at Glasgow Uni, back in the 80s. Time flies, and I was back checking out my old Permalink -- click for full blog postFascinating Scotland Street SchoolMy Mum used to be a teacher, and when she came to visit me in the 'Big Smoke' recently, she begged to be taken to Scotland Street School. I wasn't Permalink -- click for full blog postCafe Antipasti: Informal Italian Cuisine on Buzz of Byres RoadCafe Antipasti offers the best of Italian food, in a friendly relaxed diner on Byres Road, with huge windows, great views and buzzing zest for life Permalink -- click for full blog postThe Doocot Cafe - What a Pleasant Suprrise!Had to write to let you know what a WONDERFUL time we had in Glasgow earlier this year. We'd been told about the funky exhbits in The Lighthouse, but Permalink -- click for full blog postTime for a tipple - at MineMy colleagues and I love popping into Mine for a quick one (or two) after a busy day in the office. Slick service, slightly bawdy (!) decor and a Permalink -- click for full blog postParty time, the Lupe Pintos wayI LOVE Lupe Pintos. Unique to Glasgow, you can pick up genuine Mexican Tequila - I certainly do, and there is a whole range to choose from... ;) Permalink -- click for full blog postBurrell Collection: Amazing Collection of Art and ArtefactsBurrell Collection was gifted to Glasgow by her son, Sir William Burrell, and delights viewers with wide ranging ancient, medieval and modern pieces Permalink -- click for full blog postBurrell Collection: Amazing Collection of Art and ArtefactsBurrell Collection was gifted to Glasgow by her son, Sir William Burrell, and delights viewers with wide ranging ancient, medieval and modern pieces Permalink -- click for full blog postQueens Cross Church is a Delight!I was on a tour of some of Scotland's most unusual buildings, and to be honest I'd never even heard of Queens Cross Church. I doubt others in my Permalink -- click for full blog postNorth Of Bondi: Fusion Of Far East And Australian CuisineNorth of Bondi: bringing a new Australia and Far East dining and drinking to Glasgow, while diners watch the bustling West End go about its business Permalink -- click for full blog postKillermont Polo Club Great Curry in Most Classy Indian Polo-ClubKillermont Polo Club offers the most stylish Indian meals in Glasgow, served with aplomb in a style reminding us of a polo club in the Raj Permalink -- click for full blog postAmarone: Italian Foody Heaven in Sophisticated StyleAmarone delivers stylish Italian dining and chic surroundings, in Glasgow’s shopping paradise. Ideal for pre-theatre, romance and business. Permalink -- click for full blog postArisaig: A Quietly Stylish Scottish Restaurant in City CentreArisaig: inspired by Scotland for its leading cuisine; unique, inventive meals in simple, elegant dining room and bar Permalink -- click for full blog postFunky North of BondiI used to like Baby Grand West End, but when it changed to North of Bondi you could probably hear me cheering. I love Asian food - and holidays in Permalink -- click for full blog postI'm a HUGE Firebird fan...I LOVE the Firebird salad of avocado and grilled chicken! With a BIG glass of something chilled and dry, of course... Firebird is so COOL. There's Permalink -- click for full blog postThe Best - from Charles Rennie MackintoshWe were so HAPPY when House for an Art Lover was finally completed in the mid-1990s. It is the PERFECT tribute to local boy and world-wide hero Permalink -- click for full blog postAmarone - a top find...Just to let you know how welcome Amarone is! We'd been shopping, were feeling the pressure (sore feet), and needed something to eat. Not being from Permalink -- click for full blog postLovely Cute Place...Although compact and bijou, Kember & Jones has a BIG heart... and big meringues! Lovely and unusual, I find its a great place for picking up Permalink -- click for full blog postFond Balbir's memoriesBalbir's rocks! Always fans, my fiancee and I decided Balbir's would make the perfect place for our parents and siblings to meet. We invited our Permalink -- click for full blog postBig Celebrations at Mother India...Hello everyone I'm from Glasgow, bur work in London now. In January 2000 I got married in Glasgow, and about 80 people came from down south to take Permalink -- click for full blog postFun In Kelvingrove Art Gallery & MuseumI am from Norway, and was a student in Glasgow about 20 years ago. Now married with 2 daughters, I brought them over to Glasgow in the summer. I Permalink -- click for full blog postLoving Arisaig...My wife and I both work in Glasgow city centre. And we like going to the cinema or theatre. Meeting in Arisaig for one of their excellent Permalink -- click for full blog postTake a tour of The Burrell CollectionHello, fellow art fans! Thought I'd drop a line here to tell you about a secret in the Burrell Collection. If you check in advance, and turn up at Permalink -- click for full blog postLiquid Ship - Fun TimesHi! I had a bright idea that I'd show the whole of the West End to friends who'd never been to Glasgow before. We'd take the underground to St Permalink -- click for full blog postFilling up the Kids at Trattoria Trevi!We had a lovely day in Glasgow recently - visiting our daughter and her rowdy bunch of a family! We went for a walk round Kelvingrove Park, to tire Permalink -- click for full blog postFine Food at Roastit' Bubbly JocksHi there Bob here - back in Toronto after a fun vacation in the West of Scotland. We were tracing some family tree connections, and spent a few Permalink -- click for full blog postClassy Curry Buffet - the Killermont WayHello Suze here. Just to say that I had a wild weekend in Glasgow recently. A couple of friends were graduating, and it was party time! I'm from Permalink -- click for full blog postHaving fun with the Oldies in Number 16Hi! We LOVE Number 16 - for all sorts of reasons. The main one (for me) is that it saved my bacon a few years back. We had a BIG family wedding in Permalink -- click for full blog postAn Lochan - a treat, appearing out of nowhere...My Mum & Dad are big walkers, and whenever they visit me in Glasgow, we head off and see where our feet take us! One day we decided to walk from Permalink -- click for full blog postClassy Bobar... My ReviewI always have a BLAST in Bobar! I know it doesn't give much away from the outside, but take a peek inside - I bet you love it too! There is Permalink -- click for full blog postEye-watering chillies... ;)Kokuryo is AMAZING! I love spicey food, and was slightly surprised to find the chillies so strong that my eyes were watering! Just a little! ;-) Permalink -- click for full blog postReview - Mother India's CafeMother India's Cafe is MAGIC! They don't take bookings, I think. And people are happy to wait for a table at peak times. Its THAT GOOD. Pick your Permalink -- click for full blog postA perfect pit stop...I first found Montgomery's Coffee House by chance. I was in Kelvingrove Park pushing the pram and looking at the ducks on the pond. It was HOT, and Permalink -- click for full blog postFab menus, well presented...LOVE Stravaigin 2! They sure do serve up some of the best burgers in Glasgow, and with a range of extra toppings that make my mouth water just Permalink -- click for full blog postBloody Mary - or a Bloody Shame? ;-)Hi folks Graham here. Ever been to Booly Mardy's? It rocks! I've always been partial to a Bloody Mary, and they mix up totally DEMON versions Permalink -- click for full blog postBest Fajitas in Glasgow...Cottiers restaurant really is up in the eaves of the old church hall. And its a gorgeous space... light and airy in summer, and warm and cosy with a Permalink -- click for full blog postThe Wee Curry Shop Ashton Lane For Ace Curry in Cute Wee PlaceThe Wee Curry Shop in Ashton Lane knows locals enjoy a good curry, and enjoy sharing, serving up tapas style meals in their unique wee restaurant Permalink -- click for full blog postSpirito Cards are PERFECT!I have a confession to make... My good friend in America thinks the best greetings cards are to be found on HER side of the pond... ...but I know Permalink -- click for full blog postRelaxing over fair trade teaI LOVE Hidden Lane Cafe because it's a neat place to visit for a cuppa... fair trade tea is even better. If I've been in town, I get off the bus a Permalink -- click for full blog postHighlight of a weekend visiting friendsHi, I'm Danny I'm just back in Stirling after a weekend with friends in Glasgow. On Saturday we went to Cafezique for an early dinner. They were Permalink -- click for full blog postTwo Fat Ladies West End: Fab Fish in a Stylish RestaurantTwo Fat Ladies West End:a focus on fish, in the small but well-formed charms of a cosy restaurant Permalink -- click for full blog postLunch with the girls - every month!I work just round the corner from Nanakusa. Every month just after payday, a bunch of us head round there for lunch. Although, when I think about Permalink -- click for full blog postQuality Japanese FoodNanakusa is great! That stretch of Sauchiehall Street needed somewhere of this quality. I agree with your assessment, Top Secret. From the outside Permalink -- click for full blog postWow! I'm on the web...Wow! Cheers guys! Who ARE you? 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