Pandora’s (Juke) Box
We stopped in at Rialto for an early evening 1-2 to start the night. An MP3 Juke Box has been installed since our last visit. Now maybe it’s just us, but this seems like a mistake. We love a Juke Box, but they should either set the tone of place or set a challenge. The unlimited choice offered by the MP3 means we’re going to hear someone’s personal collection. Despite this the drinks went down nicely and we moved on when the dj started work.
On to The Orchard for a seat at the bar and a few beers. Now this place has probably the friendliest bar staff in town. It’s also quite a nice place to spend a few hours, having a ‘neighbourhood’ bar feel about it. Where Rialto’s owner has spent a lot of money to recreate an East Village bar by design, The Orchard just about pulls it off without even trying. Nice touches with the Recycled bar from Gleneagles Hotel and the floor from Comely Park School gym. It does have its flaws but more about that later.
A nightcap in the newly refurbished Wellington Bar makes us wonder why they bothered spending money on the place. It looks cleaner, smells better and the toilets don’t make us gag but it’s the same old crowd.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
How hard can it be to get a decent coffee in Falkirk?
Well, how hard can it be to get a decent coffee in Falkirk?
Harder than you’d think. Here's what we've got so far....
Coffee Consortium (Manor Street & Kirk Wynd)
Order a large skinny cappuccino and get a seat at the Staring Window for a spot of people watching, which can distract from the weak, burnt tasting beverage. Despite this we have a strange liking for this place. It must be the view.....
Antonio’s (Grahams Road)
The little sister of the Italian restaurant next door with a bustling atmosphere and great selection of pastries and sandwiches. It’s Italian, the coffee’s got to be good, right? WRONG. Frothy milk with a hint of coffee so slight that you feel it must be a mistake. This is a very poor effort after raising our expectations. Shame on you Antonio (whoever you are). We’ll be back, but not for the coffee.
Comma (Lint Riggs)
Recently changed ownership has brought a change in décor and atmosphere. Soft furnishings and improved lighting makes it all a much more attractive prospect than before, so we will be back, that’s for sure. Okay, it’s a bar. So what? We ordered coffee.. it was good. That’s another reason to come back. So should you, just remember to take an airhorn to attract the bar staff.
Harder than you’d think. Here's what we've got so far....
Coffee Consortium (Manor Street & Kirk Wynd)
Order a large skinny cappuccino and get a seat at the Staring Window for a spot of people watching, which can distract from the weak, burnt tasting beverage. Despite this we have a strange liking for this place. It must be the view.....
Antonio’s (Grahams Road)
The little sister of the Italian restaurant next door with a bustling atmosphere and great selection of pastries and sandwiches. It’s Italian, the coffee’s got to be good, right? WRONG. Frothy milk with a hint of coffee so slight that you feel it must be a mistake. This is a very poor effort after raising our expectations. Shame on you Antonio (whoever you are). We’ll be back, but not for the coffee.
Comma (Lint Riggs)
Recently changed ownership has brought a change in décor and atmosphere. Soft furnishings and improved lighting makes it all a much more attractive prospect than before, so we will be back, that’s for sure. Okay, it’s a bar. So what? We ordered coffee.. it was good. That’s another reason to come back. So should you, just remember to take an airhorn to attract the bar staff.
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