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Glasgow Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
One Glasgow restaurant named on top 100 by Good Food Guide
Gloriosa, located on Argyle Street in the city's West End, is the only Glasgow venue to make this year's list, and one of just 13 Scottish restaurants to be recognised. Known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and relaxed dining atmosphere, Gloriosa has become a firm favourite among Glasgow's food lovers — and even has celebrity fans. READ MORE: Noel Gallagher can't get enough of this Glasgow bakery's rolls Pop star Dua Lipa visited the restaurant while in the city for her Hydro show in 2022, later posting on Instagram that she was a "big fan." Now in its 15th year, the Good Food Guide's annual awards celebrate independent, affordable, and accessible dining across Britain. Nearly 60,000 public nominations were submitted by diners eager to highlight their favourite local gems. Dua Lipa's Instagram story (Image: Dua Lipa's Instagram) READ MORE: Owners left 'heartbroken' after popular Glasgow restaurant raided by thieves Following the public input, the guide's anonymous inspectors travelled the country to assess the nominated spots, compiling a list that reflects how Britain really eats in 2025. Praising the winners, the guide's experts said: 'These are the neighbourhood gems – independent, warm, and welcoming – where good food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand. "The kind of place you find yourself recommending to everyone you know.'
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Rapper goes viral reviewing Glasgow West End restaurants
Currently on the It's Pronounced Baby No Money tour, bbno$ took the stage at SWG3 in April. Around the same time, a new TikTok account, @Winedine59, popped up, featuring bbno$ stepping in front of the camera. READ MORE: Grammy award winning rock band announces Glasgow show In the clips, he opens with the catchphrase, "Five or 9 when you wine and dine," before visiting top Glasgow restaurants including Gloriosa, Ka Pao, and Fallachan Kitchen. The rapper, who broke into the UK scene with hits like Edamame and Nursery, seemed to be staying near SWG3 and filmed several segments around the venue. After showcasing his meals from three standout West End eateries, he awarded each a "9" on his two-point rating scale. The videos featuring Glasgow spots have already attracted more than 100,000 views on TikTok. READ MORE: Can you spot yourself? Hundreds flock to Glasgow parks to bask in the sunshine Fans quickly swarmed the review channel's comments to share their shock, with one saying: "Jumpscare is this guy casually being in my hometown." Another commented: "What! How is he in my city?" While a third added: "Well, this was unexpected."
