Aleo Café in Johnstone lunch review

Our core team take a trip to Aleo Café, one of Johnstone’s unsung eateries for an immensely satisfying afternoon  No-one supports a local business quite like the Johnstone faithful. Whether it’s a pub, gym, bingo hall or café, it’s a place that has proven itself to be predisposed to uplifting the enterprises in their... Read More

Bangin’ Pizza Johnstone dinner review by Robert Blair

Robert and Paul head along to Johnstone’s latest eatery, Bangin’ Pizza, with high expectations and to say they left thrilled (and full) would be an understatement Derived from what was initially seen as a “peasant food”, pizza has become nothing short of an art form that, when done right, doesn’t just tantalise the taste... Read More

The Little Coffee Caravan Lochwinnoch lunch review

The Little Coffee Caravan may already be a firm favourite among the locals and passersby, but they’re only just getting started, as Robert and Paul find out… There’s something uniquely comforting about knowing that come rain or shine, there are places you go where the welcome will always be unmistakably friendly and your needs... Read More

The Rollin Pig – Renfrewshire’s award-winning street food

Harbouring one of the most robust and distinct menus in Renfrewshire, Suzanne Oswald heads to Johnstone’s street food phenomenon, The Rollin Pig, for an afternoon feast to remember. There’s no denying that Renfrewshire’s resurgence as a hotbed for culture and cuisine can be largely attributed to the lofty ambitions and creative zeal of its... Read More

Jam Jar Paisley dinner review

Cherished by Renfrewshire residents from far and wide, our core team heads to Jam Jar in Paisley for a veritable midweek feast.  Despite the fact that it’s only now closing in on its ten-year anniversary, Jam Jar have pulled off the remarkable feat of already feeling like a generational staple that has enlivened both... Read More

Barnhill Farm Kitchen Inchinnan lunch review

Robert and Paul visit Barnhill Farm Kitchen, the newest addition to this Inchinnan-based gem When undertaking anything, passion and perseverance are critical if you hope to bring your vision to fruition. If you’ve ever paid a visit, you’ll be aware that this sort of verve and drive isn’t in short supply at Inchinnan’s Barnhill... Read More

Telfords Paisley dinner review

Telfords Paisley closed on 1st January 2023. Our core team of Robert and Paul head to the well-loved Telfords Paisley for our bimonthly dinner review… Although it may be conveniently located next to Canal Station, it’s not just passing foot traffic that propels the Stow Brae’s Telfords forward. A locale whose beer garden was... Read More

Hex by Jenni Fagan book review

Hex by Jenni Fagan reviewed by local councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes. Hex is visceral and poignant, depicting the final night of the life of Geillis Duncan. Convicted of witchcraft during the infamous North Berwick Witch Trials, it remains one of the darkest times in Scottish history, the echoes of which are felt here in Renfrewshire.... Read More

Anise Indian Kitchen at The River Inn dinner review

Offering up a fresh take on one of Scotland’s most beloved cuisines, Suzanne Oswald visits Anise Indian Kitchen at The River Inn.  It’s fair to say that Anise isn’t your standard Indian restaurant. Situated in the leafy, tranquil surroundings of Crosslee, the inviting eatery is a recent addition to the already popular River Inn.... Read More

Scoff & Patter in Dargavel lunch review

After seeing plenty of social media fanfare, Mill’s core team headed to Dargavel’s widely renowned eatery, Scoff & Patter, and they certainly weren’t disappointed.  Since opening its doors in October 2019, Scoff & Patter has wasted little time in ingratiating themselves into the hearts and stomachs of both nearby residents and those who’ve come... Read More