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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
I ate a Belgian dish at this Glasgow restaurant
And, despite the recent rain, temperatures in Glasgow have been reaching the high twenties - the perfect opportunity for an outdoor dinner. I was in the mood to try something new and came across Moules Mondays, a special offer Brel has on every week. So, after work, I grabbed my friend and we headed to the West End to try out their moules frites. This is a Belgian delicacy, consisting of steamed mussels and french fries, served with a dollop of dijon mayonnaise. Despite having originated in France, it was so popular in Belgium that it became their national dish. (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: I visited a hidden Glasgow gem - it was a European summer dream I had never tried it before - but I had eaten mussels and chips separately, so I knew roughly what to expect. Upon arrival, we were seated at the lovely outdoor terrace of the restaurant, and my friend and I both knew immediately what we wanted to order. As part of the deal, you get two portions of moules, two servings of frites with aioli and a bottle of house wine or sharing beer for £36. We decided to order the white wine. My mussels were seasoned with mariniere with cream and my friend chose the thai lemongrass and coriander flavour. Both of us were excited when the waitress appeared at the door with the large steaming pot of food. Our only issue was that the two-person table we were sitting at was not big enough for all of our food and drink. Clumsily, we moved things around until we were somewhat comfortable with the space. The mussels were deliciously flavoured and piping hot. Having tried both of our choices, I was delighted with the marinere sauce - made of lemon juice, parsley, butter and mayonnaise or creme fraiche. (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: I tried this Glasgow restaurant days before it closes My friend's topping of choice was also tasty and both of them were complemented well by the chips. But the real highlight for both of us was the piece of soda bread we received on the side. It was dense, flavourful and just sweet enough. After spreading butter on it, we agreed that this was the best part. The dinner was great and left us almost full but something was missing. That's when we glanced at the dessert menu and decided to try their chocolate fondue. For the last half an hour, we were thoroughly entertained by dipping fruit, marshmallows and pieces of waffles. It was a delightful and sweet end to a wonderful evening on Ashton Lane.
Glasgow Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ashton Lane Street Party to return to Glasgow next month
The Ashton Lane Summer Street Party will take over the cobbled lane for a full weekend of live music, street performers, DJs, street food and alfresco drinks on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. It will take place from 12-10pm on Saturday and 12-7pm on Sunday. READ NEXT: Legendary comedy club to move to new venue after 25 years (Image: itison) There will be food stalls and drink offerings from the bars lining the street including Grosvenor Café, Innis & Gunn, Vodka Wodka, Jinty McGuinty's, Ramen Dayo, Ashoka, The Gardener, Sano Pizza, and Ubiquitous Chip. Brel will have a Garden Stage hosting free acoustic sessions and DJs throughout the weekend alongside a line-up of Belgian beers, summer cocktails and seasonal dishes served in its beer garden. The Ashton Lane Summer Street Party is free to attend and open to all ages. READ NEXT: City centre street to close for filming next month for BBC drama (Image: itison) Nicola Wilkinson, operations director for Brel, said: "We love being part of the Ashton Lane Street Party, there's nothing quite like seeing the whole lane come to life with live music, amazing food and that real buzz of the West End. "It's a brilliant way to kick off the summer. "Our beer garden has an incredible atmosphere for live music, and with plenty of covered seating, you can soak it all in come rain or shine."
