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Don't be a sheep when it comes to 'viral' chains like Blank Street Coffee

There are few things in life more irritating than a spoilsport. Energy vampires, fun sponges, naysayers, whatever you want to call them. The people...

21.02.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

Mortons vs McGhee's: My winner in the great roll debate I taste-tested soft morning rolls from Scottish bakers Mortons and McGhee's - but who came out on top?

There are many great questions in life that we might never settle on a definitive answer for, like: brown sauce or ketchup? Soft or crispy? ...

21.02.2025 2

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

Naan bread for breakfast? I try the hit Indian restaurant that could open in Glasgow Food and drink writer Sarah Campbell tries the bacon breakfast naan at Dishoom in Edinburgh amid Glasgow restaurant plans.

I'm of the opinion that the beauty of any breakfast rests solely in the eye of the beholder. Tall stacks of American-style pancakes drowning in a...

19.02.2025 4

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

This pub has been named as one Europe's best - but I understand why it's 'love-hate' It takes around 10 minutes from arriving at one of Europe’s ‘100 Best Pubs’ to be sure that I’m in the right place.

It takes around 10 minutes from arriving at one of Europe’s ‘100 Best Pubs’ to be sure that I’m in the right place. It’s late afternoon at...

15.01.2025 3

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

Are Scotland's whisky distilleries leading the way for restaurant innovation? In recent years, a trend has begun to emerge in Scotland, as the historic whisky brands which have long been famous across the globe invest in their restaurant offerings options.

Think of a dinner and drinks pairing, and your mind will likely picture wine poured into long-stemmed glasses rather than punchy, whisky cocktails...

09.10.2024 2

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

Will this be a jolt of energy for Glasgow city centre? Despite having walked down Miller Street in Glasgow city centre many times before, I pause for a second while trying to pinpoint where this morning’s interview is taking place.

This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. Despite having walked down Miller Street in Glasgow city centre many times before, I...

30.09.2024 1

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

What will new restaurant and bar openings mean for Glasgow's Merchant Square? Following the closures of Marmalade Skies, Beer Cafe and Bar Square in recent years, wouldn’t it be great to see these new arrivals help Merchant Square return to its full potential?

  This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. As we make our way through the groups of families, young couples and food bloggers I...

02.09.2024 2

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell

Are rising costs affecting Scotland's appetite for tasting menus? For any self-professed ‘foodie’, a tasting menu experience extends far beyond a run-of-the-mill dinner reservation.

For any self-professed ‘foodie’, a tasting menu experience extends far beyond a run-of-the-mill dinner reservation. Like a trip to the theatre,...

01.09.2024 2

Herald Scotland

Sarah Campbell