Stay on the scene with Italian cuisine in one of Paisley’s finest restaurants. Words by Juliette Jones. Early evening sun illuminated the walk to this Italian restaurant, situated just 15 minutes from Paisley Gilmour Street Station. Delightfully, as soon as we arrived I saw a happy patron sipping wine al fresco at a table...
Read MoreIf you’d rather have sticky toffee pudding instead of cheese and biscuits after your main course, then Ice Mania in Bridge of Weir is for you. Paul Dickson dives in. Our editor Paul doesn’t share the same passion for afters that I do, so he was left behind and instead I took my neighbour...
Read MoreTapas is all the rage at Taste Buds in Paisley, as local artist and writer Rebecca Johnstone finds out. As most people know, ‘tapas’ is the name given to multiple bar-side light-bites that come hot or cold, originating in Spain. Loaded with flavour and freshly prepared, these tasty snacks are designed to quell hunger...
Read MoreFancy dining out on some hearty value-for-money food in a relaxing atmosphere? Then let Juliette Jones be your guide to this splendid village eatery. The Boarding House is a treat from the get-go. Arrestingly, it used to be a coach and horses inn which opened in 1770. You’ll find it in leafy Howwood, a...
Read MoreAffordable fine dining is the order of the day at this highly impressive family-owned restaurant in Johnstone. Paul Whitelaw finds himself spoiled for choice. The range of food on offer at Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen is quite something to behold. I’m not just talking about the sheer variety of meals, snacks and desserts to choose...
Read MoreOur famished editor treats himself to a mouth-watering spot of lunch at this converted farmhouse oasis. I’ll stick my neck out and wager that The Farm at No. 12 is the only café in Renfrewshire with an adorable menagerie of alpacas, micro-pigs and mini-ponies as neighbours. Just a short drive from the centre of Paisley,...
Read MoreFresh and sumptuous Asian cuisine is the order of the day at a cosy hidden gem in Paisley. Paul Dickson dives in. The eating and drinking scene in Paisley has, over the last few years, experienced an upsurge in quality cafes, restaurants and bars. A case in point being Japan Street Food, a restaurant...
Read MoreSumptuous meats aplenty are available at an award-winning Elderslie restaurant. Paul Dickson and some very special guests sampled its wares for your delectation. When I told Paul, our vegetarian editor, that I wanted to review the Butchers Steak & Grill, he understandably chose to sit this one out. Instead, I decided to take my...
Read MoreIn need of some warmth and sustenance as the days grow shorter? Our editor finds the ideal daytime retreat. Situated just outside Paisley town centre, a mere ten-minute walk from Gilmour Street station, this convivial eatery deserves to be more than a popular secret. It’s an aromatic oasis of speciality teas, coffees, cakes and...
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