Food and Drink
Step right up to The Circus as Six by Nico returns
It’s hard not to get excited when The Circus rolls into town – and that’s exactly what’s happening as Six by Nico returns later this month. The arrival of the blue and red Big Top is quite an event with dazzling high-wire acts, clowns splattered with custard pies, jugglers, magicians and unicyclists. Inspired by memories…
Read MoreNew pickled onion crisps proving to be an instant hit
A special launch of a classic packed-lunch crisp flavour has piqued the interest of supermarket buyers across the country. Pickled Onion is the latest permanent addition for Mackie’s Crisps. Set for an initial run of 150,000 bags and with hopes of reaching more than £200,000 in sales, Mackie’s Pickled Onion will be available in Sainsburys,…
Read MoreLoch Leven’s Larder are widening their berth
With lockdown guidelines loosening, Loch Leven’s Larder is preparing to re-open its award winning restaurant, deli and retail business. The last few months have been well spent preparing a new outdoor covered eating space where visitors can enjoy dining and are able to drink in the views over the surrounding countryside and, of course, beautiful…
Read MoreSalt & Chilli Oriental opens in the West End
A new pop-up has opened on Glasgow’s Dumbarton Road serving up Chinese classics alongside curious fusion concoctions, mixing conventional Hong Kong street food with a strong dose of modern Glasgow attitude. Spearheaded by celebrity chef Jimmy Lee and his team from award winning Lychee Oriental, Salt & Chilli Oriental opens in the former Ninja Turtles…
Read MorePizza Geeks open new outlet – and carry on charity work
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks have opened their third location in Edinburgh, which is set to become their biggest project to date. The new location for Pizza Geeks latest restaurant has officially opened at the shore in Leith, which is their largest venue since launching in 2018, situated in the heart of Leith at 7 Commercial…
Read MoreWe get the inside scoop on new ice cream flavour
One of Scotland’s most renowned ice cream brands is launching a new flavour for the summer. After the success of its orange chocolate bar last year, Mackie’s of Scotland is launching a chocolate orange and honeycomb ice cream this month, the tenth flavour now available in the current range of family sized 1 litre tubs.…
Read MoreThe Cheese Club – bringing a cheese and wine party home
Something that many of us have missed during the lockdowns of the past year is the chance to go out, and indulge in fine dining and food. Something of which I am particularly fond is a good cheese, on an oatcake (my great-grandfather was the founder of Nairn’s Oatcakes – anything less than an oatcake…
Read MorePopular food and drink festival moves online this year
The popular Paisley Food and Drink Festival is taking a different shape for 2021 – with an online programme across nine days this April. The festival will take place from Friday 16 – Saturday 24 April and will showcase the rich diversity of Renfrewshire’s food and drink offer through a series of vibrant short films…
Read MoreA taste of Hong Kong street food is coming to Glasgow
Chef Jimmy Lee is bringing a mash-up of East and West, Old and New and Salt and Chilli – a taste of Hong Kong’s frills-free street food – to Glasgow. Salt & Chilli Oriental is Cantonese street food reimagined, remastered, and given a playful twist. The new pop-up on Glasgow’s Dumbarton Road will serve comforting…
Read MoreREVIEW: A touch of luxury with Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols. The name alone is synonymous with all things decadent and indulgent. Ever since I walked over the threshold of Harvey Nichols’ Edinburgh store, just off St Andrew Square, any mention of their luxurious offerings conjures up visions of sparkling display cabinets showcasing the best of fashion, cosmetics and homeware, not to mention an…
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