Summer Edition 2013 Issue 87
Interview: Clyde 1’s Knoxy Bar Browser: Booly Mardy’s, Glasgow Glasgow West End Festival Special
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This year is flying past, and you would be forgiven for confusing the seasons, the weather at times has been dire. I don’t know whether to sport my heels or my wellies these days, but I’m hoping things will heat up for the summer months. This issue I have reported on all my favourite moments during a recent trip to Amsterdam, courtesy of Heineken UK and of course as usual you will find all the happenings in Glasgow and Edinburgh in the news section. I also caught up with the lovely Knoxy of Clyde 1 who is a girl after my own heart, with her love of handbags and the fact that, just like me, she never stops working. You can read her interview on page 18 and 19. The Bar Browser this month is the new style Booly Mardy’s which is looking good after a make-over. You can check it out on pages 14 and 15. Glasgow’s West End Festival is back! Hurrah, I can’t wait to see the parade back on Byres Road. So I’ve taken a look at all the hotspots that are worth a look during the festival months on pages 22 - 24. On the drinks front, guest columnist Sean Murphy is chatting about the rise of craft beers. See what he has to say on page 17. I hope everyone has a great, SUNNY summer and I look forward to catching up with everyone over the next few weeks on the run up to the DRAM Awards. Take it easy, Lynn Lynn Kelly Editor lynn@mediaworldltd.com
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Back in Time at Maison Bleue
Food lovers are being urged to take advantage of a ‘Marty McFly’ inspired deal as Edinburgh restaurant Maison Bleue celebrates 15 years in business. The restaurant is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and just like Michael J Fox’s character in the hit Back to the Future series of films, the iconic blue-fronted restaurant is transporting its customers back in time, by offering a £5 lunchtime menu until 1st August 2013. See pictured owner Dean Gassabi who recently joined some of the restaurant’s 30 staff to pose with a vintage DeLorean gull wing car, just like the one turned into a time machine by movie mad scientist, Doc Brown, whose catchphrase in the films was “Great Scott!”. The menu is available Sunday to Thursday from 12-6.30pm and Friday and Sunday from 12-6pm. To view the menu log onto www. maisonbleuerestaurant.com. Sailor Jerry is getting flashy by teaming up with artist and musician Paul Simonon to launch a clothing line called “The Flash Collection.” Better known as the bassist of The Clash and Gorillaz, Paul will design three limited edition pieces, a leather jacket, a t-shirt and a neckerchief which will only be available to buy in a handful of stores around the world and online at www.sailorjerry.com 4
The Newsroom on Edinburgh’s Leith Street re-opened recently with a brand new look. Now the bar is much brighter with lots of wood and light metal finishings and of course a feature wall covered in newspapers. The menu has been revamped too and offers restaurant quality food but in the comfort of a relaxed bar environment. From fish and chips at £6.95, to one of the more expensive dishes, slow cooked pork belly at £8.95 there is something for everyone. The burgers are becoming popular at only £6.95 a pop, which includes a free topping and a side of fries. Plus the chef even makes his own patties here using fresh mince that is delivered to the bar every day. At night time The Newsroom becomes more of a late night bar with a live DJ every Friday and Saturday. One thing they do love here is a well-made cocktail, and they have no less than 32 on the menu. The signature recipe of the moment is a Passion Berry Fizz, which is a twist on a gin fizz. And very tasty it sounds too. If you are out for the night then you can head to the club 511 which is handily located just downstairs. The bar is open every day for food from 12-9pm, and until 1am every night for drinks. Make sure you add www.facebook.com/newsroomedinburgh to get all the bar updates.
Glasgow’s getting meaty
Glasgow really is getting Meaty these days if newly opened Meat Bar on West Regent Street is anything to go by. The people behind Bath Street’s Palomino opened the bar at the tail end of last month and as the name suggests it celebrates all things beef by serving up quality burgers and steaks. They even flew a smoking oven over from the States and cure their own meat. This place means business! We checked it out and it gets a thumbs up from us. There are various burger options which can be made up as sliders, pulled pork shoulder, steak and plenty of sides to choose from including mac’n’cheese, which is absolutely delicious. Even the drinks here are meaty, with various cocktails served with a meat twist. You can see the full menu on their facebook page www.facebook.com/meatbarglasgow.
Sin Nightclub in Edinburgh’s Cowgate and The GRV, which is the bar upstairs, will be transformed and re-opened as one massive nightclub this September. This new club will have 1300 capacity and six bars over five floors. As we went to press the owners were 90% sure the new name will be The Dram House, but it is still in debate. We can’t wait to check it out.
A new massage studio has opened in the City Centre of Glasgow, within LA Fitness gym at The Radisson Blu hotel. This handy location is perfect for anyone needing to unwind after a long day at the office, or for those who regularly use the gym and is open during the week and at weekends. The studio offers various massage treatments, whether you have a sports injury or are just in need of a relaxing treat. So let the Glasgow Massage Studio look after you and all your massage needs. Log onto www.glasgowmassagestudio. co.uk for full information.
New flavour for Luxardo
VIP Style The Sanctuary Nightclub, formerly Boho, has launched its new VIP room. It’s definitely set to impress. For starters, every VIP gets a fob which activates a secret door to the VIP room. The door is built into the black padded walls and is completely disguised until you swipe the fob. Once inside you will see
that every wall is mirrored. There are also private booths available to hire, which can be found at the end of a blue velvet tunnel, complete with private seating and a bespoke bar. To book your own private booth and get full details log onto www.thesanctuaryglasgow. com.
Luxardo fans will be pleased to hear there is yet another flavour from the range launching this month, in the form of Sangue Morlacco Cherry. It is made from Marasca cherries and therefore has an intense cherry flavour making it ideal for cocktails such as a Blood & Sand, made with rye whisky, Angostura bitters and splash of fresh orange juice. Luxardo Sangue Morlacco comes in a black bottle. So keep your eyes peeled for the new flavour on the back bar next time you are out.
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Jake’s Place A new whisky and craft beer bar has opened in Edinburgh in the form of Jake’s Place on Market Street. The concept is the brainchild of owner Ian Dempster. As well as 100 whiskies and bourbons, it has some 65 Scottish and American craft beers. There is also a Scottish/American fusion snack menu of munchies for people to chow down while they’re having a drink. In terms of décor the bar has a rustic, salvaged feel to it. Ian said, “I’d say that the interior is 90% reclaimed and salvaged materials, from corrugated steel to old Highland Park barrels that have been fashioned into the back bar, with the logos still visible, which is a good fit for displaying all our whiskies.” New cinema release, The Great Gatsby isn’t just capturing the imaginations of cinema critics. Drinks companies are also getting creative off the back of the flick. Drambuie which is a honey flavoured whisky has created a cocktail called The Tabard, a combination of Drambuie, tequila, sherry and orange bitters as a tribute to the 1920’s. For the recipe log onto www. drambuie.com.
The Hydro Opens Finally the Hydro next to the SECC has confirmed it is due to open this September. If you have seen the on-going building work, you will know the building is absolutely huge, in fact it can seat no less than 12,000 people. The Hydro will play host to international music stars as well as global entertainment and sporting events. Rod Stewart will be flying in for the 30th of September, and Jesus Christ Superstar will be touring on the 1st October. Tickets are on sale now at www.thehydro.com.
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Later this month the DRAM Awards will take place on the 24th June, in Glasgow. Bars from across the country will be awarded with accolades such as “Cocktail Bar of The Year,” “Best New Bar,” and “Independent Bar of The Year.” It is always a great night and this year’s theme is a modern take on The Queen’s Coronation. Comedy rapper from London, Doc Brown, will be taking the stage to compere and entertain. If you haven’t got your tickets yet make sure you check out our awards section on page 28. We look forward to seeing everyone on the night. Clyde 1 have teamed up with The Tunnel nightclub in Glasgow for a series of six special events to celebrate summer clubbing. The event, called Club Class, will kick off on the 7th June with resident DJ of The Tunnel, DJ Mash and Clyde 1’s Knoxy and Shebahn. Together they will unleash a new sound with a twist on club classics, the biggest house hits and the best dance anthems. In room 2 some of Glasgow’s finest urban DJs will provide a soundtrack of hip hop and R&B. In true Clyde 1 style, Club Class will also be broadcast live until 3am across Glasgow and the West. And girls make sure you are looking your best as The Model Team will be scouting for new recruits on the night and Rainbow Rooms International will have exclusive make over and styling prizes to be won. For more information go to www.clyde1. com/clubclass or follow Clyde1 on Facebook and Twitter. Advanced tickets can be purchased from www.ticketsoup. com.
Well done to Ian Sanderson of the Tiki Bar in Glasgow who has got through to the finals of the Disoronno Mixing Star Cocktail Competition, which will take place next month in Amsterdam. He wowed the judges with a cold variation of a 1600’s ‘Flip’ inspired by the film La Dolce Vita. We wish him the very best of luck.
Inn @ The Cross is one of the newest bars to open in the West End on Partick Bridge Street in where Bruadar used to be. It has opened in perfect time for the West End Festival. The décor is not much different but the owners have expanded the menu and changed the offering from restaurant to bar/ diner. The food is your basic pub grub with the intention to serve good quality food at reasonable prices. There is 2 for 1 on all pizzas throughout the week and a 2 course menu for £7.99. Another change to the bar is that there will now be live entertainment at the weekends. Make sure you check it out next time you are down that neck of the woods.
Cleo Rocos is commonly known for her comic TV moments and starring alongside Kenny Everett on his television show. Nowadays she can be found promoting her new tequila called Aqua Riva and in true Cleo style she is having fun doing it. The idea behind the brand was to make it as pure as possible. There is no colourants and it is made from 100% agave.
Fans of Spanish Lager, San Miguel may have noticed that the brand is back on TV with a new ad in time for the summer months. The new TV ad is set in different Spanish locations and features a narrator scripting the highlights of his life. Later viewers realise the narrator is in fact the San Miguel brand itself. This is another great advert from the brand, so let’s hope we get a summer warm enough to enjoy a San Miguel in the sunshine.
On this basis the idea is you should have no hangover, but you would need to be drinking only tequila all night. Some of the top cocktail bars for Glasgow and Edinburgh are stocking it, so keep your eyes peeled next time you’re at the bar If you fancy mixing up some margaritas at home you can buy a bottle at Sainbury’s and Waitrose.
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It’s not easy being a Quizmaster
Words: Quizguy Martin
Being a Quizmaster in and around Glasgow for over seven years, brings with it both hilarity and confusion - in equal measures - when it comes to wrong answers that have been handed in. After a conversation with other Quizmasters about the worst they have had seen, I was told if I wanted a proper laugh I should check out some of the answers from Family Fortunes. The below examples are genuine answers from the show... I swear I’ve not made any of these up! A bird with a long neck: “Naomi Campbell..”
A yellow fruit: “Orange..”
An animal with three letters: “Lion..”
Something you borrow from your partner: “Shoes..”
A way of toasting someone: “Over a fire..” A word beginning with Z: “Xylophone..” A slang word for a girl: “Slag..” A word used to describe a very hot day: “A very hot day..” A nickname for a slim person: “Slimmy..” Something that comes in 7’s: “Fingers..” A type of bean: “Lesbian..” Something a girl should know about a man before marrying him: “His name..” A vocalist known by only one name: “Michael Jackson..”
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Something you open other than a door: “Your bowels..” Something a blind man might use: “A sword..” Someone or something whose existence has never been proven: “Hitler..” The last thing you take off before going to bed: “Your feet..” An animal you see at the zoo: “Dog..” Which reminds me of the classic joke... Q. Did you hear about the zoo that consisted of one dog? A. It was a Shih Tzu
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Amsterdam a go-go L ast month Aunty Sue (that’s my boss for those who didn’t know) and I escaped the office and set off for an adventure to the fabulous world of Amsterdam. I have visited before but this time I went with Heineken UK who treated us to a lovely day and night which of course included a trip to the Heineken Experience. We had a great time and you can see from the photos we caught all the best bits on camera. If you are planning a trip there I would recommend the hotel we stayed in, The Marriott Renaissance, which was so handy to all the local attractions and just a few streets away from the main station. We were able to walk to The Heineken Experience, whilst avoiding the cyclists who are everywhere. Apparently there are over 600,000 cyclists in the city. I believe that, especially if the fit to burst bicycle park was anything to go by. I’m amazed how anyone finds their
bike there after parking it. On our first day we visited the Heineken Experience which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city. Heineken brewery was established in Amsterdam in 1864 and now it is one of the three largest beer producers in the world. This is why you will see Heineken signage in pretty Freddy Heinek much every bar you pass and en why it is known as the beer of Amsterdam. The family history of the company is incredible and you can see all the family members in photos and videos throughout the tour. Charlene De Carvalho-Heineken is now Heineken’s main stake holder, and she greets guests with a personal video message near the beginning of the tour. The tour is high spec from start to finish with audio visuals and a 3D simulator, where you get to experience the journey of the beer 9
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rth (L) for Heineken UK No ell, Trading Director mm Ge n Joh ) (R th Dining out wi ector for Heineken Regional Sales Dir and Neil Convery, from the brewing stage to getting bottled. For 10 minutes you live the life of a beer and you experience the full brewing process from start to finish. Yes you get brewed, cooked, bottled and sealed then shipped off to a sunny beach. I’m not a beer drinker but by the end, even I was drooling at the thought of a nice chilled pint of Heineken. You can also
star in your own music video which I got involved in… under much duress of course. The finished result saw me on a boat in the canals of Amsterdam, swaying out of time and miming dutch, very badly. Not quite MTV Hits, but all good fun. And no that video will not be appearing on www. barandpub.tv! By the end of the tour we got a pint of Heineken which went down a treat. The glasses were half pints which is the usual serving size in Amsterdam, and perfect for me who doesn’t usually drink much beer. Job done, I was sold. I even left with a Heineken notebook as you get a free gift at the end of the tour. We spent two days soaking up the many delights of the city. In fact, we were literally soaking after a mad dash through torrential rain in a bid to find the restaurant booked on our first night. This added to the novelty of being in a strange city and provided a great Mash tuns inside the Heineken Experience
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Inside the Heineken Experience excuse to seek shelter in a local pub. When we eventually found the restaurant it was behind a blue velvet curtain up a lane in The Red Light District no less... which I was given the task to peek behind. Thank god I found a fine dining restaurant and not the encore to a live porn show, which is what the sign outside the front of the building promised. I was rendered speechless (which is a rarity) and I thought ‘This city is nuts!’ I loved it. Anything goes. The meal was fantastic and no, we didn’t catch the show afterwards incase you were wondering. On our last day we had time to kill before catching our plane so we hitched a boat and enjoyed a canal tour in the sun, which is one of the best ways to catch all the landmarks of the city. We saw the largest floating Chinese restaurant in Europe, a house that was only 2.5 metres in diameter and some iconic landmarks including the house of Anne Frank. It was a great way to relax and take in the sights. A fantastic trip all in, thanks Heineken.
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The Blue Goose is the perfect retreat for a relaxing supper or family get together Nestling cosily on the banks of the Water of Leith at the start of picturesque Colinton Dell walkway, The Blue Goose is a new and unique venue offering the perfect mix of elegance and relaxation from a light supper, family get together, corporate lunch/ dinner, refreshing drink, glass of wine from our extensive and diverse wine list, coffee or a refreshing cup of tea served in a delicate bone china cup. After a long walk along the banks of the stunning Water of Leith we have something to offer everyone, even a nice cool drink of water for your dogs, so pop in and say hello. ·
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Great range of real ales and craft beers including a range from Williams Bros, stewart brewing, and Cromarty
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Live music on a Friday night and Sunday afternoon
The Blue Goose, 27 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TG T: 0131 629 4143 E: welcome@thebluegoosecountrypub.co.uk www.thebluegoosecountrypub.co.uk
Rocco, the pub dog
Angels Share Opening Night Edinburgh
Out and about... We have captured some of the top events that have been getting us out and about. There certainly has been a lot happening, the opening of the Meat Bar in Glasgow, the opening of Angels Share in Edinburgh and the popular Mad Men Soiree extravaganza in Booly Mardy’s. See if you can spot yourself.
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bar browser: Booly Mardy's 28 Vinicombe Street, West End, Glasgow G12 8BE tel 0141 560 8004 www.bloodymarys.co.uk Booly Mardy’s has been a popular landmark in the West End for years, but some of you might not know that a new owner took it over last year and now it has a new look. Owner Mark Tracey and his team have freshened up the décor and revamped the outside area, in perfect time for the summer months. This is the place to go if you want to capture a great atmosphere, top service and delicious cocktails. The place gets particularly busy at weekends which is when the bar comes to life and you start to experience the buzz of Booly’s. There is also a wide selection of spirits behind the bar and the bar staff are happy to tailor your favourite tipple to a drink of your choice. They do recommend you try the Bloody Mary’s though, it is what they are famous for after all. Sundays are all about lazy brunches which can be enjoyed outside if the sun decides to shine, then later on there is some live music and a pub quiz hosted by Booly’s own Alec Dyson. If you haven’t stepped into Booly Mardy’s recently then make sure you head over during the West End festival which runs throughout June.
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Words: Sean Murphy of Glasgow’s Pot Still on Hope Street.
e Scots love a good beer, if anything it’s in our genetic make up, after all we’ve been brewing for nearly 4,000 years. The first recorded instance of brewing in Scotland was approximately 2000bc with a recipe for Heather ale, presumably written with a cave drawn note describing how good it was and why we should keep doing it. Beer in Scotland has come a long way since then, bringing civilisation with it. Agriculture, irrigation and a sense of community are all by-products of the desire to make better beer. Of course while real ale is becoming a permanent fixture in many Scottish pubs, it is the American movement that was created to emulate CAMRA (the campaign for real ale) that is really taking the country by storm at the moment. Craft beer as a movement was created in the 70s by American people fed up with the mass produced, chemically enhanced light beer that was flooding their market. In a quest to find real flavour and the beers their forefathers drank, many took up home brewing and consequentially opened up their own micro breweries in an attempt to offer something different. Nowadays craft beer is a multi billion dollar business and this renaissance of great beer hasn’t taken long to reach our shores, building on the foundations the already burgeoning real ale market has laid down. Beer now comes in a veritable rainbow of flavours and styles, ranging from stouts and porters, through reds and ambers to golds and yellows. With catchy names such as Punk IPA, 8-Ball Stout, Red Rocker, Beelzebub and Zombier. Brewers like Kernel, Dark Star and Marble are the big names down south, however you need look no further than our own Brewdog for the real tour de force in British craft beer, no other brewery is as ubiquitous or as infamous as
the Fraserburgh natives. It is even responsible for the world’s most expensive beer, a 55% abv monster that comes in a bottle fashioned from road kill Munros, Glasgow called ‘End of History’. “It’s a mixture of art, beer and taxidermy.” jokes Jamie, a barman at Brewdog, Glasgow, “At first we pulled a lot of stunts to get our name out there but now we let our beers speak for themselves.” And it seems to be working, the bar on Argyle Street across from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery is packed most nights and they are set to open up a string of bars in Europe over the next few years. They are not alone though when it comes to both brewing and craft beer bars. Other brewers such as Williams Bros., Cromarty, Highland and even more traditional Brewers like Ayr are producing brilliant examples of Craft beer. However, it is the bars such as Brewdog, Inn Deep and Munro’s in Glasgow and The Hanging Bat and and Caley Sample Room in Edinburgh that are really pushing craft beer to the masses and you’ll be hard pushed to find better ranges or better beers. Even if you prefer drinking alone, there’s plenty of great outlets to buy bottles to take home. Such as veterans the Cave and great newcomers like the Good Spirits Co. and Hippo Beers. While in Auld Reekie there’s the daddy of the bunch in Cornelius. In Belgium the mayor of Brussels honours brewers with an annual parade and perhaps it’s time we The Hanging Bat, Edinburgh did something similar in Scotland to recognise those who toil over their mash tuns to create liquid gold for us. 17
Knoxy Diane ‘Knox’ Campbell, better known as Knoxy of Clyde 1, has a job she loves. By day she gets to entertain the nation on air and by night you can find her DJ-ing in nightclubs and attending some of the biggest events in town. We caught up with her recently to get the lowdown on what she gets up to off air, and what life is really like as a radio DJ.
Did you always want to be a radio DJ? I’ve always been talkative so I knew I wanted to do presenting work of some kind. I studied Communication in Mass Media at Glasgow Caledonian University which opened my eyes to radio presenting. After Uni I moved back to Inverness and spent the summer sending off CVs and finally Moray Firth Radio station called and offered me a job as a trainee. It was unpaid but after just three weeks the managing director had noticed me and said I had a great voice for radio. Eventually he made me travel presenter then a year and a half later I got my own afternoon show.
So when did you move to Clyde 1? I moved to Clyde 1 in 2010 which was also the year I got married and won “Radio Presenter of the Year” at the Arqiva Radio Awards. That was a big year. Moving to Glasgow was one of the best things I’ve ever done. I remember listening to Clyde 1 when I was at Uni, but I never thought I’d actually be on it.
So when could we tune in to your show? You will catch me on weekdays between 10-2pm, and on a Saturday 6am-9am. I also DJ in the Tunnel nightclub one Saturday a month, and I’m doing some Friday nights at Mansion House too. I also try and go to as many events as possible, I think it is important to get out and about and be seen. I never stop working and I often tweet after I visit somewhere. Just a few weeks ago I was in Church on the Hill and some listeners tweeted to say “Knoxy we can see you.” I don’t go out expecting to get recognised so when it does happen it’s nice to meet the listeners. I now have over 14,000 followers on Twitter which is just crazy. 18
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Foxy Knoxy How would you describe your show? My female listeners often comment, “Knoxy you could be my best friend”, which is a great bond to have. I like to keep my show as personal as possible and speak to people on a level that they connect with. But I’m also a massive flirt which gets the guys on the phone. The music I play is hit music that people love.
How much of the show is your own, do you need to keep to a script? 100% of the show is all me. I never work from a script as I think it sounds contrived and on radio you need to sound like yourself. I enjoy being creative and having free reign over my shows content, which is another reason I enjoy it so much. I’m such a perfectionist though
as listeners can be critical, but most of the time they will just laugh and join in on the joke if I make a mistake. One time I had a complete brain freeze and forgot the phone number. I just said “I have absolutely no idea what the phone number is” and suddenly the phones started ringing with listeners wanting to help me out which was really nice as you can feel alone in those situations, but you need to learn to laugh at yourself.
Who is your biggest inspiration? My biggest inspiration in the radio world was always Dr Fox. He did the Pepsi Chart Show when I was growing up. I’ve always loved him and it’s very funny we now work for the same radio group. I’ll always remember my opening line when I met him - “Hi Foxy I’m Knoxy!”
career in radio? You’ve got to have a big personality but still be able to connect to the listeners. The radio industry can be ruthless and not everyone is cut out to do it. It’s a skilled job and you need to operate equipment not just talk through a mic. Most importantly though, you need to be yourself and let your personality shine.
Tell us somthing you think would surprise your listeners? I think people would be surprised that I love drinking in places like the Horseshoe Bar or Linen in Shawlands. People see the glam lifestyle and sparkly dresses at events, but I’m not like that all the time. I enjoy coming home getting in my PJs and lazing on the sofa watching trash TV (she jokes that this is all in the name of research of course.) You need to know what’s going on in the soaps when you work in radio.
What is it like working for Clyde 1?
Follow Knoxy on twitter @KnoxyDiane Do you have any passions outside work? I love fashion and I’m a massive shopaholic. I bought myself a few pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes but my excuse is that when you calculate ‘cost per wear’ they are a bargain. I also went through a bit of a phase of purchasing a lot of Louis Vuitton. I get a bit of stick from my workmates who laugh at me because I have the bag, the purse, the diary, the iPad case, the makeup bag and even the keyring. I did once buy a very expensive Herve Leger dress to host an awards ceremony. Trying to put that through as a ‘business expense’ was interesting….
So what do you enjoy doing in your free time? I don’t have much of that if I’m honest.
My next day off is the 1st June and I haven’t had a day off the whole of May but I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I do get time off I will fly to America to see my family even if it’s just for a few days. My dad is American and my parents and brother moved there just after I finished University. I love golf and my brother is on the PGA Tour in Florida so I enjoy golfing days when I fly over. I also love the outdoors and will visit Loch Lomond on a Sunday with my husband if we both have a day off, or take a walk in Queen’s Park which is not far from where I stay in Shawlands. I also love to cook for friends and I enjoy eating out too. If I’m going out I usually would go to the Crabshaak or Grill on the Corner.
What advice would you give someone interested in a
Clyde 1 is so special to me and I know people will expect me to say how good it is, but I genuinely love it here. I have never worked with such a great team, we all get on so well. You come into the office and everyone has such big characters, it’s a great place to be. We socialise regularly too and I will often catch up with Robin Galloway and Shebahn Littlejohn who I can phone for just about anything. You also get recognised when you go out, and one of the perks of the job is getting nice treatment when you head out, and I will often get free clothes or great discounts.
So what’s next for Knoxy? If I could be a radio presenter for the rest of my life I would but the Industry is changing and you never know what will happen next. I still would like to try my hand at TV presenting, my dream job would be present on MTV...you never know. I’m also part of a new club night that is being launched in the Tunnel Nightclub on the 7th June called Club Class. The night will be all about the music, offering something completely different. I hope to see as many of the listeners there as possible. 19
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West End Festival Not only is the West End Festival back on this year, but it’s back where it’s at its best on Byres Road. The parade moved to Kelvingrove park five years ago and the buzz in the West End at festival time, just hasn’t quite been the same since. The Festival will be celebrating 18 years this summer and will run from 27th May to 30th June, with the parade taking
Words: Lynn Kelly
place on Byres Road on Sunday 9th June. In true festival style the bars and restaurants have plenty of events to keep you entertained. To help you choose where you should be heading, we’ve selected some of the best in the West that are definitely worth a look for eating, drinking and clubbing.
For eating TriBeCa Cafe - 102 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Tel: 0141 576 0122
When you have overindulged the night before, there is nothing like a hearty breakfast to sort you out. TriBeCa say they are a slice of the Big Apple in the heart of the West End and if you have ever sampled the portions here you will understand why. If you are looking for good quality comfort food during this year’s festival then this is the place to go, if the queue on a Saturday and Sunday morning are anything to go by. Don’t worry, you get seated fairly quickly and the Eggs Benedict alone are worth waiting for. Just a stone’s throw away from Byres Road, you can start your day off here before wandering through the festival and if it’s sunny you can then relax outside and watch the world go by. To check out the full menu log onto www.tribecacafe.com.
Nick’s - 168 Hyndland Road, Glasgow Tel: 0141 357 6336 Nick’s is renowned as the bar to go to in Hyndland most Friday and Saturday nights, as it is always busy. But what most people might not realise is that it serves great quality food too. From pizza to pasta, seafood to tasty burgers, there is a great menu selection that runs from breakfast right through to night time. So if you do plan to be out for most of the day at this year’s festival, then bear in mind that Nick’s will happily welcome you in to graze away with a glass of wine, or a cocktail or two. If you are planning on checking it out, make sure you book a table. You can book online at www. nickswestend.com
Velvet Elvis - 66 Dumbarton Road Tel: 0141 334 6677 Although this bar and grill is off the beaten track it’s definitely worth the jaunt. The Sunday parade will pass Velvet Elvis before making its way onto Byres Rd, so you could stop by early doors and grab a pew to enjoy the view. Yes, they have outdoor seating and welcome children and dogs, so literally the whole family can pop along. The menu offers a bit of everything including fish and chips, goats cheese risotto and fajitas. They are definitely doing something right after receiving a rave review in The Herald last month and Tam Cowan also awarded it 21/25. During the festival you can pop in for the open mic nights every Wednesday and a pub quiz on a Monday - both run from 9pm. Check out all that Velvet Elvis have to shout about at www.velvet-elvis.com.
For drinks Munro’s - 185 Great Western Road, Glasgow Tel: 0141 332 0972
Munro’s landed on Great Western Road recently, following a huge refurbishment. The site that used to be the old Captain’s Rest is completely unrecognisable and it is worth a look alone, just to see the massive change inside. On the drinks front though this is the place to visit if you are a fan of craft beers and ale. The aim here is to stock as many of the best beers from around Scotland and the rest of the Globe. They even offer 1/3 pint measures of different beers - almost like beer tapas if you will - to sample a variety without over spending. Of course they don’t just sell beer, they have a good selection of wines and spirits too. This bar will be perfect during the festival to escape the hubbub of Byres Road, when you are looking to relax with a pint of your choice. To see the full menu check out www.munrosglasgow.co.uk. 22
For drinks Unbiquitous Chip - 12 Ashton Lane Glasgow G12 8SJ Tel: 0141 334 5007 The Ubiquitous Chip on Ashton Lane, fondly referred to as ‘The Chip’ by most West Enders is one of the best haunts in the area to grab a drink or two. In fact this is the type of bar that you could relax in for most of the day, such is the atmosphere and the characters that drink here. During the festival most Chip fans can be found sitting outside on Ashton Lane, soaking up the sunshine. Inside The Corner Bar serves great cocktails and The Wee Pub (the smallest in Scotland) is a great place to stand, chat and wile away a few hours over a dram. There is a great selection of whiskies, wines, beers and spirits paired with knowledgeable staff, to guarantee you get your drink just the way you like it every time. Check it out over the festival, and if you enjoy live music then you can catch some live Jazz music the first Saturday of every month while you’re at it. Log onto www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk.
For late night drinks Brasserie at Oran Mor Òran Mór Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, Tel: 0141 357 6200 If you don’t want to endure a typical club atmosphere but still fancy a drink later on at night with good music, then The Brasserie at Oran Mor is the spot for you. This late night drinking den is popular with all the local bartenders in the West End, so it must be doing something right. It is only open Thursday to Saturday until 3am, but when it does open it’s busy and you’re guaranteed a great atmosphere every time you visit. Bobby Bluebell is the resident DJ here, and can be found playing anything from funk classics, to rock and RnB. There is a great selection of drinks no matter what your tipple is, and the bar staff will happily recommend a cocktail to suit your drink of choice. Make sure you head along, as it is the perfect place to finish up on a day out during this West End Festival. Full details are online at www. oran-mor.co.uk.
For clubbing The Richmond - 144 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9HB, Tel: 0141 334 3571 This newbie for the West End just opened earlier this year, but it is already creating a buzz. It’s a good looking, stylish bar and restaurant. At The Richmond you can expect a large range of British and continental draught beers and lagers, along with a new cocktail list for the summer and a range of spirits to boot. The décor is a mix of modern and vintage, perfect for chilling out with a drink day or night. You can either perch on a stool at the bar, or snuggle into the comfy sofas. If you are planning on romancing your other half this festival, this bar is perfect for dates. Check it out at www.therichmondglasgow.com.
The Sanctuary - 59 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Tel: 0141 334 0770 The Sanctuary nightclub, formerly known as Boho, had big boots to fill when it re-opened earlier this year after a massive refurbishment. The new look however has definitely paid off, and if you have managed to check it out, you will notice that there is not much left of the old Boho to see. In fact, everything has been re-vamped and styled, and it is definitely a club to be seen in. Just in time for the festival they have launched their VIP room, which had no expense spared when it came to the décor. You can expect blue velvet tunnels, private booths, secret doors and black leather padded walls. The whole VIP area is also sponsored by Ciroc Vodka, and table service is very much a strong factor here. So if you fancy a bit of VIP treatment during the festival, make sure you check out The Sanctuary. You won’t be disappointed. Follow the club news online at www.facebook. com/the-sanctuaryglasgow. 23
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Some of the top events to check out during the festival
Faktory 17 Byres Road, Glasgow Tel: 0131 334 8888 The Faktory is one of the newest clubs to open in time for the Festival in the site that used to be PJ Champs. This trendy Indie inspired club is pulling in the student crowd, with a selection of events, promotional drinks and food offers that run throughout the week. So if you are more rock than bling, then this is the nightclub for you during the Festival. Music fans will be pleased to hear that there is live music at weekends and open mic nights ‘til late, every Wednesday. Those watching the pennies will be glad to hear before 11.30pm you can get in for free, and thereafter there is a discount for students. The club is open until 2am every night and you won’t get knocked back for wearing your Converse. Result! www. thefaktorywestend. co.uk
Saturday 1st June – Live music from The Bevvy Sisters 7.30pm £12 Cottiers, Kelvinbridge, Lansdowne Church, 414 Great Western Road. Tickets available from Cottiers Box Office 0141 357 4000 Monday 3rd June – Live music ranging from country to jazz, with live vocalists. An evening of food, jazz, rhythm and blues. 7.30pm £25 3 course meal Leftbank, Gibson Street. Call 0141 339 5969 to reserve. Sunday 9th June - The West End Festival mardi gras parade will be back on Byres Road. The samba bands will set off from Botanic Gardens at 3pm. Cabaret style night with great food and Jazz music from Linda Jaxson, Michael Kelly and Deke McGee. Wednesday 19th June – K T Tunstall. 8pm £20 Oran Mor, Top of Byres Road. Call 0141 204 5151 for tickets. The Fife songstress will be playing an intimate gig for the launch of her new album. Thursday 20th June – Ha Ha Comedy presents raw@ Dram. 8pm £5 (includes one drink) DRAM! 232 Woodlands Road. Tickets available from www.dramglasgow.co.uk. Two professional comedy acts plus four up and coming performers. Hosted by Alan Anderson.
ng rill offeri d bar & g o o rh u e o A neighb g & drinking in th inal in rig casual din oundings of an o surr te with le p m o c eclectic p hers’ sho ling, 1910 butc and Edwardian ti s k ointed by o rp o h meat nd counte a d te n with e d cramme complem l jukebox y in . v ic l a st a re ck pla its of bla classic b dog Friendly Monda Children Welcom ys e Quiz Nig ht Open from 12 noon till midnight Wedne sdays 7 days a week for coffee & cakes, Open M ic Night lunch, dinner, beers, wines & spirits. 566 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6RH 0141 334 6677 www. velvet-elvis.com
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Good Food Guide readers’ restaurant oF the year 2013 For scotland
“…weddings, christenings, duels, funerals, swindlings, diplomatic affairs – everything is a pretext for a good dinner…” Jean Anouilh
Ubiquitous Chip, 12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ T: 0141 334 5007 www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk
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Mix it up with The summer months provide a great opportunity to experiment with cocktails at home, making a pitcher of cocktails for a barbecue or family get together is sure to impress. If you have tried Drambuie before you’ll know that is tastes delicious neat or over ice, however its blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices and heather honey make it an amazing addition to a variety of summer drinks. The Rusty Mule - Drambuie & Ginger beer is proving popular in bars and is very simple to make at home. Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice, add
35ml Drambuie, fill the glass with ginger beer and squeeze in the juice of 2 lime wedges and drop in to garnish. If you are heading to the West End festival this month there are plenty of good bars in the area which serve Drambuie cocktails. One in particular is the Grosvenor Cafe who feature a Drambuie cocktail of the month. This month is the turn of a DramJam Sour - Drambuie, a tangy twist on a classic sour, definately worth a try! Make sure you pop in when at the festival.
the rusty Mule Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 35ml Drambuie into glass. Fill glass with ginger beer. Squeeze in juice of 2 lime wedges. Drop in lime wedges to garnish.
Enjoy DrambuiE rEsponsibly
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DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BLEND OF AGED SCOTCH WHISKY, SPICES AND HEATHER HONEY. ENJOY RESPONSIBLY
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Dining Out with Birra Moretti Neighbourhood, 1046 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8LY Tel: 0141 237 7931 www.neighbourhoodbar.co.uk Neighbourhood bar in Finnieston is the perfect hangout whenever you are looking for hearty portions and great service. It is also in a very handy location if you are in need of a pregig dinner before heading to the SECC. They have also become popular for their tasty burgers which are 2 for 1, seven days a week. Food is served from midday until 8pm and you can expect everything from pizza and paninis to fish pie and nachos. As well as premium beers, they also have a great selection of wines and spirits. Check out their latest menu at www.neighbourhoodbar.co.uk Butchershop Bar & Grill, 1055 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 7UD Tel: 0141 339 2999 www. butchershopglasgow.com Combining the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, superb Scottish beef, excellent service and a high energy atmosphere, The Butchershop Bar and Grill is a must see when visiting the West End. They pride themselves on only using the best Scottish grassfed produce which is hung on the bone and dry-aged for up to 28 days. Open 7 days a week from midday til late, they cater for everything from light lunches to graduations, corporate events or just a fine night out. They don’t just serve steak; you can opt for salmon, chicken, pasta or pork chops just to name a few other choices. To see the full menu log onto www.butchershopglasgow.com.
Central Market, 51 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1PA Tel 0141 552 0902 www.centralmarketglasgow.com Central Market opened on Bell Street in November last year and within just a few weeks it had scored a 9/10 from food critic Joanna Blythman. The restaurant has the feel of a New York eatery, set over two levels with the upper floor overlooking an open kitchen and bar area. An iced area takes centre stage on the bar for fresh oysters and the catch of the day. Other menu offerings include sirloin steak, half guinea fowl and red mullet from the all-day menu which is available from 12pm-10pm, Mon-Sat and 12pm-8pm Sun. You can also stop by for breakfast between 10am-12pm. To see the full menu and make a booking visit www.centralmarketglasgow.com.
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Vittoria on the Bridge, 19 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN Tel: 0131 225 1740 www. vittoriagroup.co.uk Situated on George IV Bridge, right at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Vittoria On the Bridge has been serving enthusiastic Scots and tourists alike since it was established in 2007. With a capacity of over 200 diners on two levels and a room for private functions, Vittoria on the Bridge is perfect for families of all sizes and offers the experience of a home away from home. They also cater for those who are wheat intolerant by serving gluten free pasta and pizzas. Also if any adult orders a main dish then kids can choose a meal for only £1, which is donated to cash for kids. See their full offering by visiting www.vittoriagroup.co.uk.
Wedgwood, Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BQ Tel: 0131 558 8737 www.wedwoodtherestaurant.co.uk Wedgwood Restaurant is truly passionate about food and wine and aim to give you a relaxed and enjoyable evening with great food to match. The restaurant has recently been refurbished since opening in 2007. There is a strong emphasis placed on the importance of quality raw ingredients at Wedgwood. Whilst the menu is adapted on a daily basis, it has a complete overhaul four times a year in line with the seasons. Some of the dishes you can expect to see on the menu include confit duck potato cake at £8.95 and lobster thermidor crème brulee, £9.95 for starters, followed by confit pork bell, £19.95 or seabass, blue cheese and spring onion risotto £18.95 as a main. To get information on the full menu log onto www.wedgwood therestaurant.co.uk. Hotel Du Vin, 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ Tel 084473 64255 www.hotelduvin.com Bistro du Vin is at the heart of our hotel in Edinburgh. Here you will experience an elegant and informal setting for lunch and dinner where guests can meet, celebrate or simply pass the time. At Bistro du Vin Edinburgh it’s about serving up dishes that rely heavily on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced and, wherever possible, organic produce. It’s about enjoying moderately priced à la carte dining in a down-to-earth, warm and relaxing setting. You can enjoy simple starters like French onion soup and British rock oysters to mains of Normandy chicken and 28-day dry-aged steaks. To book a table visit www.hotelduvin.com.
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Lynn s Corner Everything5pounds.com My friends and I have discovered a fantastic site recently where you can buy everything for a fiver! And the stuff is good quality not unlike what you would find on Boohoo or Missguided. You can see in the picture the shoes and bag I picked up recently. I was well impressed. You do have to pay £8.95 for delivery, but the saving that you make on the items more than makes up for it. I’ll need to limit my visits to the site… I can see this becoming addictive.
Mojit-no I’m all for pre-mixed cocktails if it helps out busy bars and night clubs who are trying to maintain good service. However, when I ordered a Mojito in Merchant House recently and paid £4.95 for the pleasure, I would expect a half decent serve. Instead I got a tumbler, no crushed ice and a bit of limp mint that looked like it was trying to escape out the glass. It tasted terrible, nothing like the Mojito I was looking forward to. I’m sure a pre-mix, if served properly, can taste ok, but there is no excuse for poor presentation and no ice.
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You’ve Goat to Try It Not many people know that I spent most of my childhood in a village called Neilston. In fact my mum and step-dad still live there. They raved about a newly opened restaurant in the village called The Dancing Goat. So I decided to give it a shot. I was so surprised! I would never have expected a restaurant of this quality to pop up on the Main Street, and the décor isn’t unlike the feel of The Butterfly and the Pig on Bath Street. The food is great, in fact it’s just as good or better than some city centre restaurants I’ve been to. They serve everything from scallops, pig’s trotters, pork belly and sirloin steak to 8oz beef burgers. They are open Tue-Sat from 9.30am – 11pm, so if by chance you are planning on heading through that neck of the woods, then check out the Dancing Goat.
Thriller Night After studying Musical Theatre for years, I do like to indulge in the odd musical, so I jumped at the chance to go see Thriller Live at The King’s last month in Glasgow. It was fantastic! I was on my feet dancing away to all the Jackson hits for most of the night. The cast were excellent, it was a real feel good show. You forget how much live entertainment you can catch in Glasgow and it makes for a great alternative night out. There are also plenty of local bars in the area where you can catch a pre-theatre meal… I’ve made a pact to visit the theatre more often and next time I will be checking out the pre-theatre deal at the Bath Street Palomino, I’ve heard they do a great mac’n’cheese.
Get Your Pole On I had a great night recently at the Scottish Mr and Mrs Pole Competition VIP style. You can see in the photo the lovely butlers who were our personal waiters on the night. The talent was fantastic - I’m talking about the competitors now! The men who competed were almost as flexible as the females. In fact Josiah ‘Badazz’ Grant who is a bit of a sensation in the pole dancing world, flew from America to judge and perform. It was certainly a night with a difference, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and applaud anyone who is brave enough to ‘get up the pole.’
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