A Mediterranean diet always scores high marks from the health police and places like Café Mediterraneo on Byres Road wave the flag for healthy eating in Glasgow. Well, if it sounds like a mundane prescription for living longer then think again, who would not like feta cheese, melon, tomato, Greek sausages, halloumi, hummus, olives and toasted bread for breakfast?

Dinner time dishes could include grilled spicy sausages, mixed peppers, couscous and nuts, Scottish smoked salmon, avocado and watercress salad and chicken with Greek feta and cherry tomato salad. Those who'd like to make up for the calorie deficit could choose a luxury carrot cake with fresh cream, Turkish delight and strawberry crème brûlée or Bramley apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

For a true taste of the Mediterranean the mezze selection cannot be overlooked, especially the one at Café Mediteraneo; keep an eye open for cumin and paprika dressed beans, vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs, and tzatziki.