Food and Drink
REVIEW: The Balmoral Hotel, A Champagne Brunch
Rosie Morton and her colleague Kenny Smith don the glad-rags and head to The Balmoral Hotel for a suitably luxurious brunch… NOTHING says celebration as beautifully as a glassful of bubbles. Summer is here? Lockdown is over? Zoom quizzes a thing of the past? We don’t need Patsy Stone to tell us that now is…
Read MoreBar + Block opens on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square
A stylish and modern all-day dining steakhouse and cocktail bar has opened in Glasgow. Bar + Block on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square offers an extensive range of high- quality steaks, handmade burgers and grazing plates, alongside creative cocktails and craft brews. Carnivorous cravings will be satisfied with an ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared by…
Read MoreSupermarket launches its Scottish Larder
Championing the finest food and drink from more than 30 of the nation’s top producers, Lidl’s flavour-filled Scottish Larder hits the shelves this week. Bursting with classic Scottish dishes and unique taste sensations, the in-store promotion celebrates suppliers from every corner of Scotland with prices starting at a delicious 85p. The line-up features family favourites…
Read MoreGlenalmond College set to host debut farmers’ market
Glenalmond College in Perthshire is preparing to host a two-day celebration of quality Scottish food and drink this summer. The Glenalmond Farmers’ Market will be held at the acclaimed school on the weekend of August 21 and 22 when more than 40 stalls will be set up in the Quad at the heart of its…
Read MoreSpring Food Festival at Glamis Castle this weekend
A food festival hosted at one of Scotland’s most historic visitor attractions is set to be the first chance many local businesses have had to meet with the general public in an event trading environment in over a year. Glamis Castle is hosting a Spring Food Festival, showcasing quality produce from a variety of local…
Read MoreMichelin-starred Catalan chef to launch Rioja in Glasgow
Famed Catalan chef Miguel Angel Major is to launch a new look Rioja in Finnieston. The Spanish Michelin-starred chef, who recently moved to Glasgow, will spearhead the new look restaurant concept at Rioja with a blend of fine cuisine and casual dining. The avant-garde restaurant at 1116 Argyle St, Finnieston in Glasgow’s West End will…
Read MoreFirst glimpse inside Ballater’s new look Rothesay Rooms
Award-winning Royal Deeside restaurant Rothesay Rooms, which is run by The Prince’s Foundation, is set to reopen to the public today (Friday 21 May) in its new home of Ballater station. Rothesay Rooms was first established as a pop-up eating destination by Prince Charles, to drive tourism and employment to the area following flooding and…
Read MoreHit the street with the delicious Ozen Street Food
A steady stream of delivery drivers, insulated bags open and ready to receive brown paper packages of food, approach the fire exit doorway of Bourbon nightclub, tucked away on Edinburgh’s Rose Street North Lane. As I chat to co-owner of Ozen Street Food Mahdi Ben Hamou AKA Mezzo, I do my best not to salivate…
Read MorePizza Geeks drop anchor at Cask Smugglers bar
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks are extending their stay in the heart of Edinburgh. They are extending their collaborating with Cask Smugglers Cocktail & Whisk(e)y Bar on Waverley Mall’s rooftop, to make their kitchen residency aa permanent location in the centre of Edinburgh, as they welcome people back to the city. Pizza Geeks are known throughout…
Read MoreCrolla brothers launch healthy meal prep business
If there’s one thing I have loved about the past two weeks, it’s the palpable feeling we are all on a reboot. Emerging from our lockdown slumber, many of us are searching for ways to re-establish routines, lose a few pounds, and reintroduce a healthy balance back into our lives. That’s where the Crolla brothers,…
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