Dockyard Social: Review

I was very kindly invited down to the Dockyard Social in Finnieston for a blogger and influencer night by One For Events.  I have been dying to try the Dockyard Social for a while after hearing such rave reviews.

It is made up of roughly 10 food tracks and a very fabulous bar with trade experts behind every counter. Very low key, chilled out and affordable - so right away very much up my street. The staff were so lovely right from the off. There was a brilliant variety of food on offer from all over the world. Lots of options for vegans and vegetarians too. I personally went for Thai Chicken Noodles which to be honest would blow your head off as they were pretty spicy but delicious all the same. Prices vary but I don't believe I seen anything over the £7 mark. Fabulous sized portions from each truck as well so you get real value for money.

I absolutely loved my experience at Dockyard Social. Food brings folks together no matter age, religion, nationality or sexual orientation and this space really reflects that. Very sociable friendly place where I felt really comfortable from the moment I stepped in. I think its important to state that as they are bars and restaurants in Glasgow that I feel really out of place in. We got to hear a wee bit from the founder, Kyle Steel, who spoke about why the venue was created and whats next for them. A true proud Glaswegian who is looking to build on the success of the Dockyard Social to start a movement. They are planning an extending the venue by 4000 square feet for a training school to help those who are homeless, unemployed and young people in care to help them achieve success in the hospitality industry. I urge every single person to get down there and see for yourself. Rx 

Maybe our Girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with?

I had such a wonderful weekend hanging out and catching up with a couple of my favourite people.

The working week is a long one and when its pretty much 25 degrees and above everyday, it makes it even more unbearable. I have to admit, I am starting to get bored of this sunshine and heat. I canny handle much more - bring back the pissy rain and the 10 degrees bitterness that we all know and hate. Since it looks I am stuck with this weather for the foreseeable future, I thought it best to adapt to it so I planked myself down in a beer garden on Friday night and enjoyed an ice cold pint of Strongbow Dark Fruits with my best pal Jade. 

What started as a couple of drinks in the local pub The Crow quickly turned into a pub crawl of Bishopbriggs cross. Vodka, cider, vodka, cider as we went and then eventually we decided to patch Bishy and head into town ending up in Malones. Malones is my favourite pub in Glasgow city centre - always guaranteed to have a belter of a night, it's an excellent lunch spot too! The live music started at half 10 and the place turned into a mini TRNSMT festival. Cutting all kinds of shapes and drinking pints of Magners. 1am, we decided to call it a night. Quick pit stop to Subway ending a fabulous Friday night! 

Saturday during the day was a real struggle. Saturday night was with my bestest gal pal Gillian. We were both skint so we did a Saturday night out on the cheap, a 5pm voucher to get dinner and a discounted rate at the cinema. We were laughing! Dinner was at The Chippy Doon the Lane which was very lovely indeed! The night started with a confusing turn, I was the first to arrive so I decided to get the drinks in and head to our table, when Gillian arrived she couldn't spot me at all and then it came to light that she upstairs in the restaurant and I was downstairs in Bread & Butter - OOPS! 

Alas, we made it!  We sat down to 2 sausage suppers and a bottle of the house white wine. Probably the best house wine I think we both ever had. The deal we had was 2 suppers and a bottle of wine for a total of £20.  So decent! 

We went to see Ocean's 8 at the cinema and it was honestly so good! Really recommend going to see it if you haven't already done so. Absolutely stuffed from the meal, we decided to skip the cinema snacks and go straight for the Ice Blasts - of course we added our own little cheeky ingredient to the mix . 

The movie finished at 9:30 and me and Gill just were not ready to call it a night. We decided to go to Malones (again) for a couple but it was so packed there was no way of getting served. Next, we tried St Vincent's - can you tell I was leading the charge - but they couldn't take card. We don't carry cash. 

We were beginning to think that fate was telling us to just go home, until the odds changed in our favour and I spotted Gusto and we thought we'd end the night in a classy manner. We consumed 8 cocktails in less than a hour between us. Oh so classy. Those strawberry and vanilla martinis are what dreams are made of. 

We both missed the last trains home so Gill had to get the bus. On the walk up to the bus stop we spotted the outdoor rave across from Bread Meats Bread and we went right amongst it giving it yaldi. An absolutely brilliant end to a brilliant night with my besto. It took me 40 mins and a £20 uber to get home and it was deffos worth it to have a wee night on the town with my fave. Rx

Pizza East Review

Now the "Beast from the East" has come and gone. Let's talk about Pizza East! I have been waiting to try this place for a wee while now after hearing nothing only good things about it so one night when the Geordie and myself were viewing flats in the area we decided to drop on by for a slice or 2.

Starter - Focaccia Bread

I ordered No 4. Tomato Base, Mozzarella, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms and olive oil.

Ross ordered No 3. Tomato base, Spicy Salame, Mozzarella, olive oil with Parmesan.

Defeated.

The first thing i noticed about this place was the amazing tunes, bit of Frank Sinatra always goes down well with myself. I did cheat on my fave pizza place Paesano but i have to admit that Pizza East is sooooo much better. I really like how they have a set menu but also an option to build your own pizza which Paesano doesn't offer. It is really reasonably priced and the pizza is simply outstanding. The staff were really lovely, warm and welcoming. The interior of the restaurant is very chic and simple which i love. I am so so happy that we went along to try this place. It has honestly became our favourite pizza place in Glasgow and i could not recommend it enough! Me and Ross are looking to move into the Dennistoun area so really looking forward to returning again soon!

Date night at Bar Gumbo

As a West End resident I absolutely love checking out new restaurants and bars on my doorstep.
Bar Gumbo is situated on Byres Road. I have to admit that it was somewhere we always walked past and said "we need to try there" so I was really delighted to be invited down to finally try it out.
The minute we walked in, we received the warmest of welcomes from all the staff. First impressions of the newly re-furbished bar and restaurant were sublime. It was very cosy, retro and very New Orleans vibes.

My starter

King Prawns 
Fried Shell on with garlic & chilli, served with garlic frenchies 

Ross's Starter

Buttermilk Chicken to start
Chargrilled fingers on salad with gumbo BBQ dip 

My main course

 Chargilled Chicken Burger 
Served on a brioche bun with cajun mayo, lettuce, tomato with slaw and skinny fries

Ross's Main Course

Double Bacon & Cheese Burger 
Served on a brioche bun with slaw and skinny fries 

 (Please note for the record that Ross ate his burger too fast for me to get a proper pic.) 

My dessert
(The highly recommended dish) 

French Quarter Biegnets

Served with Southern Comfort chocolate sauce 

Ross's Dessert 

Popcorn and Pretzel Sundae 

with chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, cream nuts & wafer

It is safe to say that we were absolutely stuffed, so stuffed in fact that we didn't even buy any snacks for the cinema. It was absolutely sublime like truly! The food was outstanding, the staff were just so lovely and really looked after us. A massive thank you to Flat White Communications and Bar Gumbo for your amazing hospitality. I have been ranting and raving about this place and already have plans to go back with a couple of friends. Rx