With 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 MoreFour years after taking on the restaurant, the Caffè Royale team are always focused on maintaining their high standards of service and superb cuisine When passion meets profession, magic can happen and in the case of Colin and Claire Guthrie at Paisley’s Caffè Royale, this family-run restaurant is the culmination of a near 40...
Read MoreOne of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals is set to return to Paisley this spring. Paisley Food and Drink Festival will be a two-day taste sensation with more than 30 traders, licensed bars and a packed programme of live music, entertainment, and foodie-fun for all ages. The extravaganza will take place in...
Read MoreA culinary staple in both Renfrew and Glasgow, Piccolo Mondo are entering a new era in which tradition is melded with contemporary style, Robert Blair finds out more… The term “institution” is flung around a lot these days, but when it comes to dining in Renfrewshire, it fits Piccolo Mondo Renfrew to a tee....
Read MoreAs they celebrate their first anniversary, Café 77 owner Scott McFarlane reflects on a momentous year for his family-run business. In any enterprise, 12 months can equate to a lifetime’s worth of upheaval and joy. Conceived by himself and his wife, Emily, Café 77 was an idea that, while not born of the adversity...
Read MoreWe caught up with Lynsay McWilliams from one of Paisley’s most popular coffee houses for a quick Q&A on The Grumpy Monkey… When did The Grumpy Monkey first open its doors and how long have you been working here? The shop opened in March 2020 and I have been working here ever since. What...
Read MorePopular coffee shop Jamaica Blue has opened its first casual dining concept in Scotland at the Braehead Centre. The name, Jamaica Blue comes from the majestic Blue Mountains of Jamaica – one of the best coffee producing regions in the world. It’s from there the café sources the exclusive coffee beans for their famous...
Read MoreEager to make up for lost time, The River Inn is ushering in a bold new era for food and drink in Renfrewshire. After establishing themselves, some businesses are happy to coast on reputation or past glories and never strive to reinvent what they have to offer. Suffice to say, The River Inn finds...
Read MoreTV celebrity chef James Martin has teamed up with potato king, Albert Bartlett to launch a SpudULike By James Martin eatery at the Braehead Centre. It’s a concept that takes the humble baked potato to a whole new level and the re-branded restaurant in the upper mall at Braehead opened at the end of...
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