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Summer Lovin’ The Scottish weather’s unpredictable nature means our look at summer dining options includes not just al fresco spots but also places where you can catch the summer buzz without getting wet, cold or windswept. We have featured places for brunch or lunch, dinner, or just an ice cream treat to help you cool off — or to cheer you up if the weather is, well, a bit Scottish.
Reviews: Jay Thundercliffe and David Pollock BRUNCHES + LUNCHES
GLASGOW
AN CLACHAN Off La Belle Place, Glasgow, G3 7LH, 07846 463 614, kelvingroveparkcafe.co.uk Summer sees this café at its best – bustling with kids, parents, dog walkers and park strollers enjoying the quality food at one of the best al fresco spots in the city. Local sourcing of organic ingredients pays off in the tasty breakfasts, sandwiches and salads, plus heartier offerings such as lasagne, veg curry and risotto cakes – and don’t miss the tempting home-made cakes and bakes.
HEAVENLY 185 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 2UL, 0141 353 0884, heavenlyglasgow.co.uk Get some summer vibes at this vegetarian and vegan café and bar serving tasty meat and dairy-free dishes including wraps and sandwiches, summery salads and mains such as tofu burger, plus breakfasts at weekends. The place has links to indie label Bubblegum Records so expect a cool soundtrack of independent pop to further brighten your visit, whether you’re in for daytime food or an evening drink. See also page 24.
ITALIAN CAFFÈ 92 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1NY, 0141 552 3186, theitaliancaffe.co.uk This Merchant City enoteca is a stylish and chic place, ideal for enjoying lunch and a glass of Italian wine on a summer’s day. Specialising in ‘piccoli piatti’, or small plates, these tapas-style dishes are perfect for a light bite and a bit of people watching. With over 50 wines by the glass, there’s no reason not to sample the delights of Italian sun-drenched vineyards.
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EDINBURGH
HENRI 48 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HL, 0131 332 8963, henrisofedinburgh.co.uk A takeaway deli and wine merchant with a small indoor seating area, the summer also sees Henri place a few chairs outside so their loyal local customers can enjoy a sandwich, pastry or croissant in the sun. Not sunny? Then get online and join their mail order Cheese Club instead. Their premises on Morningside Road are worth checking out as well.
AMICUS APPLE 17 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EY, 0131 226 6055, amicusapple.com A stylish city centre basement bar with views of Edinburgh Castle from their all-weather seating terrace, Amicus Apple gives being all things to all people a go and gets it just about right. An impressively diverse dining option earlier in the day and evening (check the haggis spring rolls, for example), it becomes a well- stocked and bustling cocktail bar by night.
THE BEACH HOUSE 57 Bath Street, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1HE, 0131 657 2636, thebeachhousecafe.co.uk A proper seafront café with a bright aspect and a view onto Portobello beach, this community venture sells sandwiches, soups, big creamy cakes and scones, as well as fair trade teas and coffees. Its nautical theme encompasses the fact it’s next door to Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club, so you can watch the boats from the strip of tables set along the beach’s edge.