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(
0141-553 1010;
www.arisaigrestaurant.co.uk
;
1 Merchant Sq; mains £12-20)
Located
in the Merchant Sq building, a historical location converted into an echoing food court,
Arisaig offers a good chance to try well-prepared Scottish cuisine at a fair price, with
friendly service to boot. Candlelight and crisp linen makes for atmosphere despite the arti-
ficial situation, with both terrace and indoor seating.
FISH & CHIPS
The Chippy Doon the Lane£
(
www.thechippyglasgow.com
;
McCormick Lane, 84 Buchanan St; meals £6-11;
noon-9.30pm)
Don't be put off by its location in a down-at-heel alleyway off the shopping
precinct: this is a cut above your average chip shop. Sustainable seafood is served in a
chic space, all old-time brick, metal archways and jazz. Otherwise, chow down on your
takeaway at the wooden tables in the lane or out on Buchanan St itself.
Where the Monkey Sleeps£
(
www.monkeysleeps.com
;
182 West Regent St; dishes £4-7; 7am-5pm Mon-Fri)
This
funky little number in the middle of the business district is a perfect escape from the ubi-
quitous coffee chains. Laid-back and a little hippy, the bagels and panini - with names
like Burn the Witch or Meathammer - are highlights, as are some very inventive dishes,
such as the 'nuclear' beans, dripping with cayenne and Tabasco.
CAFE
Red Onion££
(
0141-221 6000;
www.red-onion.co.uk
; 257 West Campbell St; mains £10-18; )
This comfortable split-level bistro buzzes with contented chatter. French, Mediterranean
and Asian touches add intrigue to the predominantly British menu, and a good-value
fixed-price deal (2/3 courses £14/16) is available daily, though only for early diners at
weekends.
BISTRO
Jamie's Italian££
(
0141-404 2690;
www.jamieoliver.com/italian/glasgow
;
1 George Sq; mains £10-17;
noon-11pm)
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver gives his take on regional Italian food in this
buzzy eatery on George Sq. Though service is variable, there's a lot to like, with rustic de-
ITALIAN
