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Exhibition traces history of Glasgow cafe featured in Trainspotting
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (269+ words) An exhibition opening in Glasgow is exploring Scottish-Italian migration and community life through the story of Caf" D'Jaconelli, a century-old caf" remembered fondly by generations of people in the Maryhill area of the city. Focusing on the iconic caf", which…...
Inside Glasgow’s hidden coffee shop voted among the world’s best
1+ week, 3+ day ago (931+ words) Following the news that two Scottish coffee shops have this week been named among the best in the world, food and drink writer Sarah Campbell pays a visit to the hidden-in-plain-sight Glasgow venue that's causing a stir on a global…...
Coffee shop to open in former Glasgow city centre cinema
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) A UK coffee shop chain has announced plans to launch its flagship store inside a former cinema building in Glasgow next week. On Tuesday, January 13, Black Sheep Coffee will open the doors to a new outlet within the Reel House…...
I tried Glasgow’s top iced matcha lattes, here’s the truth about the Gen Z craze
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) To see what all the fuss is about, The Herald's Marissa MacWhirter headed to Glasgow's top matcha spots to investigate the Gen Z craze. The reality? You might be better off drinking a can of Coke. Once reserved for monks…...
Scientists produce cosmetics from spent coffee grounds
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (472+ words) Scottish scientists are offering users of skincare products a new and sustainable choice -cosmetics derived from waste coffee grounds. Revive Eco, based at BioCity Glasgow, one of two Pioneer Group sites in Scotland,launched a Mocha Body Scrub " under its…...
Glasgow coffee roaster sees two team members achieve prestigious accreditation
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) A Glasgow-headquartered coffee roaster has strengthened its credentials after two of its team members achieved one of the industry's most prestigious accreditations. Estelle MacGilp, Head of Coffee Sourcing at Matthew Algie, and Gosia Lendzioszek, Account Development Manager, have been recognised…...
'You won’t find Starbucks here': Fourth generation trader on Barras evolution
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1442+ words) At regular intervals during a one-hour conversation at the Loch Fyne Shellfish Bar on the edge of The Barras Market,Suzanne Millard veers off-topic to offer a small tidbit of local life, each more fascinating than the last. She used…...
Coffee shop to close and reopen as American-style diner
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) A coffee shop in Glasgow will be transformed into an American-style diner." Grain and Grind have announced their Battlefield branch, located on Battlefield Road, will close this month and reopen as Queen's Diner." They will close on Monday before reopening…...
The new owners of Glasgow 'institution' know coffee - but how is the food?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1016+ words) The team behind Hinba claims that the secret to their speciality coffee is the fresh, Hebridean air that sweeps across their Isle of Seil roastery. "We believe it is essential to grow and roast coffee in unpolluted air as urban…...
Health board introduces 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) NHS Western Isles has introduced'a new 25p surcharge on single-use drink cups. In a move to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability, the dining rooms and vending machines within Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway and Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula…...