Food and Drink
SUSHISAMBA: The W Hotel serves up a night to remember
There is something to be said for fusion cuisine. Of course, I’m not talking about midnight fridge raids that result in a state of fusion confusion. Nor am I talking about viral food ‘hacks’ like coffee paired with cheese. (Try as they might, influencers will never convince me that a Parmesan Espresso Martini is a…
Read MoreScottish gin selected for $125,000 Oscars gift bags
A Scottish spirits manufacturer has made it to Hollywood after its gin was selected to go into the $125,000 gift bags at the Oscars. Gin Bothy, distilled in Angus, has been chosen as part of a lavish offering that will be hand delivered to the top 25 Oscar nominees in February. The exclusive gift set…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Catherine Drummond-Herdman of Tea Gardens Scotland
When it comes to natural produce, Scotland has a fantastic selection. But one that doesn’t automatically spring to mind is tea. And while it may seem like an unlikely crop for our wet and windy climate, a small group of Scottish growers are defying the weather to grow it. For Catherine Drummond-Herdman, of Megginch Castle,…
Read MoreScottish butcher creates ‘world’s first chocolate haggis’ for Burns Night
A Scottish butcher has released the world’s first chocolate haggis ahead of Burns Night. Simon Howie wanted to do something special ahead of the big day on 25 January and has come up with the sweet treat. Available for £5 in most supermarkets, it’s made with a blend of dark chocolate and white choc chips.…
Read MoreThe latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreCask & Still: New issue out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreSix by Nico to open three new venues in Glasgow next year
Six by Nico bosses have revealed plans to open three new venues in Glasgow next year. Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed the ambitious plans which includes a £3m investment as well as the three new ventures. The plans will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant in Merchant City, which will…
Read MoreSix by Nico to open three new venues in Glasgow next year
Six by Nico bosses have revealed plans to open three new venues in Glasgow next year. Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed the ambitious plans which includes a £3m investment as well as the three new ventures. The plans will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant in Merchant City, which will…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreShanghai Oriental: A modern twist on the Chinese food we know and love
There’s nothing better than being pleasantly surprised by a new restaurant – an unexpected positive twist to a meal you otherwise thought might just be OK. Well that’s exactly the feeling I got after a recent visit to Shanghai Oriental, a modern Cantonese restaurant in Larkhall. Having been a regular takeaway customer at their sister…
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