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State of the Bunion 2011
2011-12-20 12:28:00
It's time again to close off another year at the Top Ten Glasgow Guide.As I suggested in my earlier post last month, it's been a difficult 2011 where I've only been able to spend a little time on the site as I've had to concentrate my meagre noodles on other things. This year though, we've seen some more movement in the restaurant and attractions sections, some more podcasts with the promise of more on their way in 2012 (perhaps even including a comeback from the comedy grave with the return of For the Love of G...lasgow - 'watch this space', as they say), and there were even some ezines posted out for good measure. Despite my near silence on the site the visitor numbers have still increased from last year, and I still hear from you all on a regular basis through the contact form, which is of course always an absolute pleasure. With these kind of prompts, therefore, I've managed to scrape away bit by bit some of the flaky skin from my tired little bunion of a site, ensuring ...
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Groupon vouchers Glasgow
2011-11-29 17:45:00
Here's a wee page I've sorted out linking you to Glasgow 's Groupon site, which if you've not heard of it before I would certainly have a look.If you'll be coming to Glasgow and are looking to book a restaurant or experience, maybe find a spa to relax in while you're here, or even want to unearth a quirky gift here for some loved ones back home, do as the Scots do and save some cash while you're at it.Click here for more information...

Welcome to the Botanic Gardens Glasgow
2011-11-29 15:18:00
Quite the year I tell you. Quite the year.I've chosen to kick start the ol' Top Ten Glasgow Guide again with a page on the Botanic Gardens Glasgow. Nothing better than a bit of fresh air and greenery to get the puff back in the chest, and with this renewed sense of motivation I've already plugged ol' Faither back into the computer for some more Glasgow Generations podcast revelry soon, and have also started work on a page about Tinto Tapas Bar, the final piece of the restaurant section jigsaw, and hope to have it up soon. Once that's completed though, I'm planning on visiting and writing about the new Don Costanzo restaurant that's opened up following the tragic closure of Costanzo's old place, Ristorante Caprese (it's at 13 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow, and their new telephone number is +44 141 332 3070).I feel I have to apologise for not working on the site in 2011, although I'm continually flabbergasted at the regularity throughout the year of your interest and emails des...

The Cinnamon Club, Cambuslang
2011-10-16 21:16:00
This has got to be the best Indian restaurant in Glasgow, if not Scotland. Having been there 3 times now I have sampled a whole variety of dishes, the
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St James' Parish Church, Pollok
2011-09-23 21:50:00
I have been living in Pollok for 57 years. My parents moved into the area in March 1954 when I was 6 months old. I have lived in this house ever since.
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Mother Indias Cafe
2011-06-20 13:37:00
I have not been to the Indian restaurant placed in your top ten list so I will have to try it but at the moment in my opinion Mother India's Cafe is the

Glee at Glasgow Cathedral
2011-03-15 12:31:00
In support of the Glasgow Cathedral Choir, The Cathedral music committee is pleased to present, for one performance only, the Cornell University Glee Club A Cappella Group.The performance will take place in the Nave of Glasgow Cathedral, 2 Castle Street, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday the 23rd of March. Tickets at the door only at 15 pounds / (10 pounds concession including students).The group is one of the premiere all-male collegiate a cappella groups in the USA and has toured and performed all over the world, including China, Spain and Italy in recent years - performing at the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center and at Disney World in the past year. They also had the opportunity to perform for Supreme Court Justice and Cornell alumna Ruth Bader Ginsburg 54 at the Supreme Court with the Glee Club. The group has also received accolades for bringing the tone and blend of the Glee Club to popular music, giving them a unique and powerful sound.They have released 13 albums, of which the most r...

Thanks Yuli
2011-03-15 12:10:00
Always good to get another's perspective of life in Glasgow, so thanks again Yuli for keeping us up to date.As for Yuli's site, if you're planning a visit to Glasgow you might want to try EasyToBook.com, which offers plenty of hotels in the City as well as the rest of Europe.

Molly Malones Glasgow
2011-03-15 12:04:00
By Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com.There is no better way to finish this "Glasgow 's Top 5 Hot Spots" list than with a cool Irish pub. The best thing about Irish pubs is the fact that you always know what to expect. The same old 'cozy atmosphere combined with good beer on the menu' method, always wins. Aside from the amazing vibe, Molly Malone's also offer live shows every Friday and Saturday evening. Enjoy a cold beer with some salty nuts on the side while listening to some great local artists.Address: 244 Hope Street, City Centre, Glasgow G2 3PT, 0141 332 2757

Buchanan Galleries Shopping Glasgow
2011-03-15 11:58:00
By Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com.After a long night of dancing it might be good to do something relaxing like retail shopping. This stylish shopping centre is considered to be one of the best and most luxurious in the city. The mall is located in the city centre and you will be able to find there more than 90 brands. Other than big names such as H&M and Mango, the mall also offers smaller boutiques where upcoming designers are able to showcase their work. Enjoy a full day strolling around the shops, eating in one of the available restaurants and browsing at the different sales.Address: Buchanan Street, Glasgow , 0141 333 9898
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Nice and Sleazy Bar Glasgow
2011-03-15 11:54:00
By Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com.If you want to party Glasgow style, then this is the place for you. This extremely popular but yet alternative club is the ultimate place for people who appreciate quality music which is not necessarily mainstream. The place offers a nice experience for all types of music lovers. There are live gigs every other night, a dance hall for pumping parties, and different party themes every week in order to make sure that there are enough options to choose from. After a long night of dancing and drinking you will probably get some appetite - just order one of their tasty night meals, (such as halloumi burger or Spanish frittata) and keep on partying.Address: 421 Sauchiehall St, City Centre Glasgow G2 3LG 0141 333 0900
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Blue Dog Bar Glasgow
2011-03-15 11:51:00
By Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com.The Blue Dog Bar is an extremely popular place in Glasgow thanks to its laid back atmosphere and old school vibe. This relaxed hot spot opened in 2003 and ever since it has become the number one place for cocktails in town. After a nice dinner head out to the Blue Dog Bar in order to enjoy some jazzy music and exclusive alcohol beverages. When arriving there you will be pleasantly surprised by the crowd. There is a nice mix between old and younger people, all enjoying and engaging together in conversation. The dress code is casual and hassle-free.Address: 151 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2JJ - 0141 229 0707

Rococo Restaurant Glasgow
2011-03-15 11:48:00
By Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com.This beautiful restaurant is by far one of the trendiest places in town. The modern design, creative and super delicious menu, excellent service and intimate atmosphere, all make it a truly unique place. Rococo restaurant has always been a favorite place to have dinner, it is generally free from bad reviews and if you ask any local person, he will for sure recommend you to go there. Even though this hot spot is extremely chic and elegant, you will not get here any stuck up attitude. The friendly staff are always welcoming and happy to serve new and regular clients.Address: 48 West Regent Street, City Centre, Glasgow - 0141 221 5004
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Guest Blogger from Easytobook.com
2011-03-15 11:37:00
I'm happy to announce that in the next few blog entries, you'll have access to some excellent tips on getting the very best out of Glasgow from Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, a guest blogger from EasyToBook.com (when I say "happy", that's not merely because it saves me some work...).So it's over to you Yuli, and in due course you'll see me back here with some exciting updates for the site.
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The Sisters Kelvingrove
2011-02-25 21:01:00
And about time to, you may say.Having visited recently my favourite Scottish restaurant Glasgow has to offer, the Sisters Kelvingrove, I reminded myself that until now I'd completely forgotten to insert it into my little list of the top ten restaurants in the City.Total wally, I know.So here's a wee review, and I hope I've done it justice and manage to persuade some more folks to visit - if you do, you will not be disappointed.As for what's been going on during this extended period of silence on the site, of late my time's been swallowed up by a crying baby, so writing this review is but a mere pause between nappy changes. I'm sure I'll be back on course once the wee fella's completely self-sufficient, say, in about two months time (eh?...eh?...), so until then I'll check in whenever I can, and thanks for your continued support while I've been away.

The Shenaz Charing Cross
2011-02-04 10:07:00
The Shenaz restaurant in Charing Cross boasts the motto One Visit Means Many and has been opened for almost 50 years. Since I've been dining there as a

State of the Bunion
2011-01-12 18:28:00
A bit later than usual, but it's time to weigh in with my annual bunion report for 2010.The last year has been as fantastic as ever, albeit that on the site, progress has been as painfully slow as ever. You will have noticed however, a slightly larger attractions section, some changing of the guard on the restaurant section, a new top ten Glasgow charity page, and new episodes of ra Glesca patter in our Glasgow Generations and For the Love of G...lasgow podcasts.On the personal side, 2010 saw holidays to Route 66, London, Newcastle, Chester, Dublin and more, as well as some great gigs including Joe Bonamassa, Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Jimmy Carr. Tracey spent most of the year sober though, as she was pregnant with our son Riley, who was eventually born at the start of 2011 despite being due on Christmas Day.As for 2011, I'm hoping to find some time between the nappy changes and the moments hiding in the shed to continue my long quest to make it look as though I spend any ti...
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Wyndford Road, Maryhill
2010-12-05 10:02:00
This is the ground where I played cowboys and indians, held World War II battles, my Tonka trucks trundled, caught jeelie sandwiches in, and kicked footballs
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Book now at the Caprese
2010-10-28 12:55:00
I've attached a link here to the blog of Ristorante Caprese Glasgow.You might have read on my site the unfortunate events that have led to my favourite restaurant in the City having to close, and whilst a definite date has not been fixed for the closing of its doors, it's now thought that it will finally close after January of next year.So that means that you'll have to be quick if you want to say goodbye to the Caprese, particuarly given just how busy it's been there over recent months.As I said before, Costanzo and his family will be opening a new place at Charing Cross thereafter, and once it's open I'll certainly be heading there and spreading the good word about it on the site.In the meantime, apologies for yet another silence on the ol' Top Ten for some time. I've noticed that despite the fact that I've not worked on it substantively for some months now, the number of folks visiting the site continues to increase. So I hope to repay that much appreciated interest by p...
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Roma Mia - Southside Gem
2010-10-25 16:50:00
Roma Mia deserves a mention in your list, it's on Darnley Street, Pollokshaws. Family run by father and son Massimo and Michael Onorati, fantastic food
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Paying it Forward
2010-09-08 11:32:00
I've just completed a wee page listing my top ten Glasgow charities.So here's the rub. I'm not demanding any astronomical donations or philanthropic volunteering as a prerequisite for your continued enjoyment of the site, I'm not jumping into a bath of beans to prove how worthwhile the charities are, and the only celebrity I've lined up to hawk the idea of benevolence in the community is, well, me.OK, so I'm not a celebrity (except in my bathroom mirror), but what the hey.All I'm hoping for is that if you've been enjoying the site, you'll understand how passionate I am about Glasgow, and agree with me that the best way to give a little back to her is to put out a helping hand to those here who need it the most.Thanks in advance...

Music to the Ears
2010-09-07 00:07:00
Thank you for the music? Err, not too sure you'll be singing this after listening to our new Glasgow Generations episode, but whether you will or not, hopefully there'll be at least an echo of interest in what Faither has to say about growing up with music in Glasgow.Feel free to download the new episode and let us know what you think.
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Panda Restaurant Glasgow - Best Chinese Buffet
2010-09-06 14:34:00
All you posh folks out there looking for Michelin Star quality cuisine in Glasgow , you'd be as well grabbing a taxi now because my new top ten review is of Panda Restaurant Glasgow.That's right, a chinese buffet place. And I mention in the review the delights of jelly and ice cream.Oh boy. I can hear the phones ringing off the hook already...But hey, those of you normals out there like me who just love eating, have a squizz of this place and I guarantee you'll come out smiling. As always, let me know your thoughts on the place.
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Blue Rupee East Kilbride Road Burnside Glasgow
2010-08-19 11:42:00
As you all know Glasgow is famous for its Indian food as we have a well established population of wonderful chefs. The best curries I have ever tasted
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Technologoggle
2010-07-29 21:59:00
Having recorded with Faither a brand spanking new episode of Glasgow Generations last night, I've spent all day trying unsuccessfully to upload it into the big world of wide webs.I know that this kind of supposedly painful news will raise arms of delight from Martha's Vineyard to Maryhill, but don't you worry - after I come back from London this weekend I'll be coming back to the problem with a fresh, if slightly hungover, aplomb, so be sure to check back again next week for the Sixth instalment of historical nonsense.

My Social Networking Death
2010-06-08 17:06:00
I'm offski.I've now had my fill of social networking, mainly because it's part of the reason behind the lack of progress on the ol' Top Ten Glasgow Guide over the years.So I'll be closing my pages on Twitter, mySpace, Facebook (including our For the Love of G...lasgow podcast page), Bebo, Friendfeed, LinkedIn, and any others I find lurking about the milky ether.To those who care for such things, I appreciate that this is all pretty drastic stuff, but having wasted too many precious hours trying to extend my reach across the world, I want my life back.Yes siree, it's time once and for all to give this site the kick up the proverbial it needs, and my aim is to do whatever it takes to continue its rise to the dizzying heights it's always been destined to reach (ahem...). Mission statement ends - time to work.
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Torres
2010-05-10 09:37:00
Torres is a Spanish Tapas restaurant on Sauchiehall Street Glasgow. The staff are happy, friendly and the service is fantastic. It's a medium size restaurant,

Finally - The Provand's Lordship
2010-04-14 13:20:00
It only took me about six months to get this page up, but after a long, agonising period full of laziness and playing Call of Duty on the PS3, I've finally got my act together and completed a new page on the site, this time about the wonderful Provand's Lordship.This wee gem of a place has a fascinating history even most Glaswegians don't know about, and after polishing it off I'm glad I finally did this page, as I've learned even more about the roots of my home town in doing so.Have a read and let me know what you think. For me, I'm going to try and turn now to the next part of the attractions section, the St. Mungo Museum in the Glasgow Cathedral Precinct, but hopefully it won't take as long to finish this time...
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Erra Commonwulth Gemmes
2010-03-08 14:42:00
Here's the new logo for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games for you.Inspiring eh?In the run up to 2014 and once I get that finger out the proverbial (erm, how many years is that now?), my hope is to finally complete not only the general incompleteness that darkens my site so tellingly, but also a sparkly new section on the Commonwealth Games due to take place here, including the new facilities and developments in the City that'll hopefully improve life here even after the closing ceremony's final firework has sputtered its last.Let's be realistic though. For a number of years prior to 2014, this sparkly new section I promise you so promisingly is likely to look somewhat similar to Glasgow's present state of preparation for the Games, but fingers-crossed, I'll manage to trot out enough of a guide on the subject to attract some Lottery funding (anyone?...anyone?...) and which may even help some folks get to know their way around the Games when they eventually descend on the City...

The Comeback
2010-02-09 10:32:00
What you're about to read could very well be described as the most earth shattering announcement you'll hear all year:On Tuesday, 16th February in the Year of Our Lord 2010, Alan and I will be dusting off the microphone, shuffling ourselves in front of my cobwebbed laptop, fixing each other's flaxen hair, and firing ourselves up for the fire crackling Second Series of our little For the Love of G...lasgow podcast.Expect the expected, in other words the usual tragic nonsense, because after a fair few months' break we're full once again of vim and of glorious vigour, and cannot wait to fill you in on what we've been up to since you last heard our most angelic of voices in your ears. OK, so I could very well sum up what we've been doing as:erm, we've been playing the PS3 and our new HTC Hero phones, and stuff......but I'm sure as always we'll drag that kind of gold out for at least 30 minutes per show, so tune in, turn up the noise and spank yourself in time with the beat of...