African
On this page you'll find articles, events and places tagged as: African.
Latest articles
Africa in Motion 2011 begins with mystical grace
Nacer Khemir's Bab’Aziz kicks off the celebration of African cinema
4 Nov 2011
24 Nov 2010
9 Jul 2009Popular events
Popular places
Nur
22 Bridge Street,
Glasgow,
G5 9HR
Run by a Scots-Egyptian couple, Nur is an oasis of warmth, friendliness and good food. A cosy mezzanine is furnished with low tables, divans and plenty of cushions, while the downstairs dining space is dotted with shisha pipes, papyrus and pottery. As…
The Calabash Restaurant
57 Union Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3RB
What The Calabash Restaurant lacks in interior décor, it makes up for in brilliantly imaginative cooking. Located down a steep flight of stairs at an unremarkable Union Street address, the menu is packed with colourful dishes from all over Africa…
Spoilt for Choice
19 Marionville Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5TY
Billing itself as Edinburgh's new home of 'soul food' this Afro-Caribbean take away in Meadowbank has big plans: lunchtime opening starts in May 2012 and they are scouting sites for a dedicated restaurant. These are bold moves for a tiny site with just…
Shebeen
3 Dock Place, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
This themed watering-hole brings a sun-drenched slice of South Africa to the shores of Leith. The interior is a slick re-imaging of a bustling hothouse, once the beating heart of local townships throughout the African continent. Leathery fabrics, animal…
Café Salma
523 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7PQ
Already an established favourite among lovers of traditional Indian food, Café Salma’s Moroccan proprietor began serving his native cuisine in the downstairs section in 2009, sealing his reputation for providing authentic fare and a nice warm welcome.
