Elise Hendry visits Heera, a stalwart of Renfrewshire’s Indian restaurant scene, and she certainly didn’t leave disappointed Just off a bustling main road in Renfrew, the soft glow of warmly lit windows cuts through the harshness of the winter evening. The noise of the street fades away and a quieter path leads toward Heera...
Read MoreSuzanne Oswald visits Munro’s, a new Paisley eatery serving up classic fare with contemporary sensibilities It’s getting to that time of year when a hearty, comforting meal, filled with traditional Scottish ingredients and homegrown flair, is the perfect accompaniment to these longer, darker nights. Enter Munro’s – a brand-new restaurant situated on St James’...
Read MoreRobert and Paul are left awestruck by a visit to Vino’s Café in Renfrew In recent years, the boundaries of what to expect from a café have been consistently redrawn, with many lunch spots veering away from the greasy spoon to something more gourmet. One establishment that certainly epitomises that shift is Renfrew’s very...
Read MoreSuzanne Oswald heads to Palomino’s at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel in Bishopton for a sublime meal in a serene location Surrounded by peaceful countryside, overlooking the idyllic Kilpatrick hills and Clyde estuary, lies Ingliston Country Club & Hotel. A 20 minute drive from Paisley and a hop and a skip off the M8,...
Read MoreWith the help of a slew of investors, The River Inn is back and better than ever. Here, we take a look at the new features and returning old favourites 1: A full renovation In an effort to future-proof the venue and ensure it remains a staple of the area for years to come,...
Read MoreDan Smith of Paisley’s beloved Roasters sits down with Mill to explain not only his business’ journey, but a deeply personal tale of redemption If you’re a resident of Renfrewshire or even further afield, you are likely know about Roasters by now. A café that started from humble beginnings, it has now morphed into...
Read MoreOur core team head along to The Junction Café & Cakery, one of Lochwinnoch’s most treasured eateries There are some places you enter and instantaneously feel the cumulative load of the day slip off your shoulders. Complete with farm shop ambiance and a rustic aesthetic which means you’d be forgiven for thinking you were...
Read MoreResident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald visits Cardosi’s Restaurant, a truly elite and historic Renfrewshire eatery, for a spectacular evening If you were asked to form a list of Paisley institutions, Cardosi’s on Storie Street would surely be up there. First opened by the Cardosi family in 2002 after the success of their fish and...
Read MoreOur resident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald heads to The Trust Inn, Kilbarchan, to enjoy the stellar cuisine on offer Some pubs offer more than a cold rejuvenating pint at the end of the working week; the best of them become pillars of their local community. Breeding a sense of warmth and familiarity, these places conjure...
Read MoreAmong the most revered establishments in Renfrewshire, Café 77 Barshaw Park is ready to buck trends and redefine expectations for the town once more with their menu When Café 77 Barshaw Park first unassumingly arrived on Glasgow Road, no one could’ve foreseen the impact it would have. In short order, it helped usher in...
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