Eating Out
A taste of Scotland from Usquabae
I was kindly invited to Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder by Frida Jarlsby to indulge in a candlelit dinner in the West End of Edinburgh. And who better to share it with than Greg Urquhart from Gleann Mor Spirits Company. Having heard a lot about their pairing menu, I couldn’t wait to sit down to…
Read MoreScotland’s first blue pasta marks St Andrew’s Day
A leading Glasgow restaurateur is celebrating St Andrew’s Day with the launch Scotland’s first blue pasta. Ahead of St Andrew’s Day this Saturday (30 October), Giovanna Eusebi, owner of Eusebi Deli in the city’s West End, has created rigatoni coloured with a deep azure hue. Thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland,…
Read MoreThe spirit of George this Christmas
Coinciding with the launch and multimillion pound refurbishment of InterContinental Edinburgh – The George, a new signature gin brand – Number Nineteen – has been created in collaboration with the independent Scottish distillery, The OroGin Distilling. The new Number Nineteen gin, available from the bar at the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, in the mini bar…
Read MoreA new look for popular La Favorita restaurant
A Scots restaurant will reopen its doors next week after undergoing an extensive six-figure renovation. After opening on Leith Walk in 2005, La Favorita became famous for its authentic, freshly made pizzas cooked in the restaurant’s signature 300C revolving log-fired ovens. Their crispy pizzas topped with mouth-watering ingredients and an unmistakable smoky flavour ensured that…
Read MoreTen top winter walks for foodies in Scotland
The arrival of winter doesn’t mean you need to wave goodbye to the great outdoors. Quiet, crisp and clear winter days are perfect for exploring some of Scotland’s most spectacular coast and countryside scenery – especially with the promise of a wholesome, heart-warming meal and a cosy room after a day exploring. While Munro-bagging at…
Read MoreGoing the extra (Royal) Mile for Christmas
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile venue, The Hub has reopened its café after a refurbishment. With a new set menu, refreshed layout and bright, stunning décor, the café is open for business from 9.30 am every morning (except Sunday) through December. The team at The Hub has been busy removing walls, repainting and reorganising the café to…
Read MoreSave up to 50% on the winter menu at pizza restaurant
The High Dive, the newest addition by the renowned Civerinos restaurant collection in Edinburgh, has just launched its brand new winter menu. With their eclectic range of famous pizzas, it also features some sides, gluten free and vegan pasta as well as seasonal salads. All of Civerinos pizzas are home made with san marzano tomatoes,…
Read MoreChristmas arrives at The Ivy Buchanan Street
The festive fun begins at The Ivy Buchanan Street with the launch of the brasserie’s limited-edition Christmas drinks menu. This will be available until Wednesday, 1 January. Created by the restaurant’s expert bar team, drinks will include a warming Winter Bellini (£9.50), with Tawny Port, cranberry juice and Prosecco, a Roasted Chestnut Julep (£9.75), featuring…
Read MoreScotland’s Hotel of the Year hosts Game Food weekend
East Haugh House in Perthshire will host its annual Game Food Weekend later this month. Taking place on 29 and 30 November, and 1 December, a plethora of game dishes will feature on the menu including wild mountain hare, pheasant, grouse and venison. Dishes are priced individually with starters from £8.95 and mains from £18.95.…
Read MoreCelebrating world vegan month at The Dhabba
It’s world vegan month and plant based eaters across the world are coming together to celebrate their cruelty free lifestyle. To celebrate, The Dhabba in Glasgow has created a five course vegan tasting menu for the whole month of November. The menu will give any diners thinking about trying out Veganuary an opportunity to taste…
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