11 Blythswood Square
Glasgow G2 4AD
UK
I have been to the Blythswood several times, sometimes with family and others with friends or my mum. The last few times I have been for Afternoon Tea, and family events.
The Blythswood Hotel has been done up nicely, and the staff and service have always been very good. The atmosphere the past few times I have been has always been very hit or miss…I don’t know what it is but every visit there is always a little something missing for me.
Tonight was a family friends night, I went with my parents and my best friend and his mum and dad. My grandparents were there, and so were my aunt, uncle and two cousins. Some of my Aunt’s friends and cousins’ friends were also there, so it was a busy and big table.
Once everyone arrived and introduced themselves we all found our places and sat down.
We all sat and talked, and also had a look at the menu to see what we wanted.
Starter :
Cream of parsnip and pear velouté
Parmesan wafer, herb oil
I am not a soup person but I have been trying to take a better-mixed meal every time I go out, and the soup was a good option for me to start with.
This was very nice, you could taste the parsnip and the honey. The Parmesan wafer was very nice and added that extra little flavour to the dish.
Main :
Ironbark pumpkin and mascarpone risotto
Grilled artichokes, blue cheese croquette, chive cream sauce
I love risotto so when I saw it on the menu tonight, it was the dish for me.
This was very nice, very creamy and full of flavour. The blue cheese croquette was very nice, and I could have had more of that with it.
Dessert
Knocraich Farm yoghurt and red berry panna cotta
Spiced honey and clementine macaron, blackcurrant sorbet, fresh red currants and cinder toffee.
Again another dish where I couldn’t fault it, it again was perfect portion size and was full of flavour.
Throughout this meal there was a live singer, his name is Henrick Solera. Henrick Solera who is a singer and entertainer came over from the Martinez Hotel France to perform for tonight’s dinner. If you check out his Facebook page you will see he sings in many different venues.
Henrick Solera Facebook : www.facebook.com/henricksolera/
Twitter : @henricksolera
Website : www.rickysolera.com
Henrick Solera is an international singer, musician & entertainer. Singing Sinatra classics as well as contemporary hits by Josh Groban and Michael Bublé, an evening with Solera is one that will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
His passion for the great American songbook, beloved evergreens, retro swing tunes, broadway classics, and unforgettable majestic ballads will move you and speak to your heart.
** Taken from his website
This was the first time I have really heard Henrick perform live, I have seen a few videos as my Aunt Uncle and cousins stay in the south of France and have seen Henrick a few times.
All the songs Henrick sang were perfect for the evening, and the level of music was ok. Yes, you did need to talk a little louder but it wasn’t to the level where you were shouting at the people around you so this was nice.
One part of the evening I was really looking forward to was my little cousin Danni, she got up and sang a few solo songs and a few duets with Henrick.
Danni was really amazing, she has a great voice and I wish she sang more last night. I am a very proud cousin, as she has a gift and was very brave singing to everyone….Something I know I couldn’t do even if I did have a good voice.
Overall :
One issue that everyone at the table wasn’t happy with, was the length of time it took for each course to come out. After we arrived and ordered it took an hour and a half for the first course to come out, and this continued per course.
I don’t know if it was due to the large amount at our table, they waited till every dish was made before bringing it out or if they just didn’t have enough kitchen staff or to prolong it to the bells. I wasn’t really too fussed as we weren’t in a rush and it allowed us to have a good chat.
Apart from this delay, the food and night were very nice. Everyone enjoyed the evening and was nice to welcome the New Year with family and friends I did it sitting close to my parents and my best friend and his parents 🙂
Happy New Year everyone!!!!
