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I’m not a massive fan of hot dogs, as the thought of how processed and crappy the ingredients are gives me the absolute boke! I of course exclude proper gourmet versions with properly sourced meat. As I’d been invited to try Bob & Bert’s before their glasgow cafe opens, I figured I’d give their vegan curry dog a try and it was really, really tasty! The bun was very sweet and that’s all I’d change, but the sausage and the curry sauce were absolutely fantastic 👌🏼
Veganuary hit a snag today...a snaggis, if you will 😂 @mibbiesaye is an amazing cafe and sandwicherie, so when they posted a picture of their Rabbie Burns special, I was absolutely hell bent on eating it. This is a toasted brioche bun topped with their exquisite slow roasted brisket, haggis, pepper & chive cream with spinach. It was absolutely to die for 😍👌🏼 Happy Burns Day to one and all - lang may yer lum reek 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️
Mango & Matcha Layer cake 🍵🥭 I have never tried a dessert in @wagamama_uk before as I’m usually full and don’t bother with desserts in general...I’d be more likely to order another starter like I did as a child while my family ate their cakes 😂 I decided, in the adventurous spirit of #Veganuary, to try out a dessert! This one is light as air, fresh flavoured and nice and creamy. I’m not a huge fan of raspberry coulis but with this cake it was absolutely perfect. Definitely recommend it! #invited
The Vegatsu didn’t appeal to me as most fake meat weirds me out a bit, so I decided to try the Yasai Katsu which involves panko covered sweet potato and aubergine, the traditional sticky rice, katsu curry sauce and lettuce on the side. I absolutely loved this and it’s something I’ll definitely order in future! #invited #veganuary
Piers Morgan, shield your precious little snowflake eyes! Tonight I was delighted (as a huge fan of Waga) to be invited to wagamama to try out their brand new vegan dish - the Vegan Suika Tuna which is made from dehydrated watermelon which is dressed and wok seared. So what did I think? It looks a bit like a deflated organ 🤣 but I really liked the taste - it’s truly unique with it being sweet, salty, smoky and *something else* - as I said, unique. The avocado & tofu scramble was really nice, and the broccoli and kale were seriously gorgeous - they were stir fried with chilli and garlic and I could’ve eaten a whole bowl of them alone! The rice was a bit plain - it needed a wee extra something, and personally, I think it needed a bigger portion of the vegan tuna. I totally recommend it to those of you looking for something new and interesting or are taking part in #veganuary this year!
This isn’t what I excepted when I ordered sweet chilli fries but I can definitely say I was happy when it arrived 😍🌶 #invited
I was invited to try out @bobandberts_scot prior to their glasgow cafe opening, and as I’m taking part in #Veganuary I opted for a wee road trip to test out their vegan menu. I took my expert vegan pal @the_wishy_vegan to test the foods! There wasn’t a huge vegan range on the menu but what we had was amazing. This is the best photo I could get of their falafel wrap which is so, so tasty - I loved it! The falafel looked home made with sweet potato, and it was joined with avocado, salad and onion jam which was perfection 🌯👌🏼
Today is the day I finally just say what’s on my mind: tofu is shite 😂 thank you and goodnight #micdrop That aside, my vegan ramen was enjoyable and exactly what I wanted and needed after battling this disgusting lurgy that’s going around 🤧 #veganuary
I am all about dips and sides when I eat out! I love to pick and mix, dip some of this into that, shove this on top of that, etc. It’s like play time! Here are some vegan friendly beauties from Eda which you can find next to Merchant City Clock Tower. The sweet and fruity pickled red onions were gorgeous, and they were definitely more sweet than pickled. Perfect on top of the houmous! The baba ganoush was so, so tasty! This is the first time I’ve ever tried it chunky rather than as a paste and I really liked it for adding I to my salad rather than scooping up with bread. Anyone else doing #Veganuary found some new tasty finds so far this month? 🌱

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Absurd Bird, Glasgow
September 20, 2018 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Absurd Bird, Glasgow

#GIFTED I kick started my weekend with a visit to Absurd Bird – which I personally think should be renamed […]

The Botany Bar & Restaurant, Glasgow
September 14, 2018 5 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

The Botany Bar & Restaurant, Glasgow

#INVITED I was invited along to the launch party for The Botany (or some of you may think of it […]

Plato Greek Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Bothwell
August 10, 2018 1 Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Plato Greek Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Bothwell

I absolutely love Greece, having spent a fair few summers in the past gracing them with my presence. Greek food […]

Lambrini Cocktails
December 9, 2017 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Lambrini Cocktails

#GIFTED What’s your first thought when I say Lambrini? I’ll tell you mine: Drinking in a park as a teenager. […]

1906 restaurant at Trump Turnberry Luxury Resort 
November 8, 2017 5 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

1906 restaurant at Trump Turnberry Luxury Resort 

#INVITED When you’re staying in a luxury resort right on the coast of Scotland and you’re a seafood lover – you […]

Hans Im Glück, Berlin Hauptbahnhof 
November 2, 2017 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Hans Im Glück, Berlin Hauptbahnhof 

When we arrived in Berlin, a friend had messaged me to tell me about this burger restaurant that he’d tried […]

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Brooklyn NY
September 27, 2017 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Brooklyn NY

Our last day in New York was spent doing a bit of sightseeing. As it was Barry’s first time in […]

Jamie’s Italian – George Square, Glasgow 
June 10, 2017 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Jamie’s Italian – George Square, Glasgow 

Gather round, children, and I will tell you a beautiful tale of a bank holiday weekend starting in the most […]

Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Inveraray
March 24, 2017 2 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Inveraray

Sometimes you just need to get away from the rat race! I always have some sort of adventure, even a small […]

Miller & Carter, Glasgow
September 17, 2016 Leave a Comment by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Miller & Carter, Glasgow

I want to admit something before I continue: I didn’t really want to go here for lunch that day. My […]

Ox and Finch, Glasgow
August 27, 2016 2 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Ox and Finch, Glasgow

I’ve had my eye on Ox and Finch since it opened and it became one of those places that was […]

Hutcheson’s Bar & Brasserie, Glasgow
August 25, 2015 3 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Hutcheson’s Bar & Brasserie, Glasgow

I’d go as far to say that  Hutchesons holds the most iconic building in the Merchant City area. At least […]

Steak & Lobster Wednesdays at Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow 
July 23, 2015 3 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Steak & Lobster Wednesdays at Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow 

I blogged about Alston Bar & Beef a few months ago and raved about their delicious food and cocktails – […]

Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, Glasgow
May 11, 2015 3 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, Glasgow

The good weather is creeping in and when it gets like this all I want to do is drive with […]

Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow Central
February 16, 2015 3 Comments by theplateescapes * All Food & Drink

Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow Central

Recently a group of us Glasgow bloggers had a fancy-pants night out involving gin, wine and a lot of steak! […]

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