Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
Celebrating the changing of the seasons with cocktails
The Ivy on the Square celebrate the changing of the seasons with a new Harvest Moon cocktail menu. Morag Bootland braves the drizzle to embrace the autumn equinox in style If there’s one sure-fire way to cushion the blow that is the advent of dark nights it’s a trip to The Ivy on the Square.…
Read MoreRoaming in the Wild in a celebration of Scotland
A celebration of Scotland’s stunning great outdoors is coming to our screens in a new six-part TV series. Wildlife filmmaker Andrew O’Donnell and his pal Mark Taylor’s TV adventures in the wilds of Scotland are returning for second series of Roaming in the Wild. A first series of Roaming in the Wild grew out of…
Read MoreMay the Forth Valley Food Festival be with you
Forth Valley Food Festival will return for the fourth year in a row this October. The annual event will run during the school October break, from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 October. This year’s full line-up is still being finalised, but foodies and families can look forward to some food science inspired events for the…
Read MoreSpirit of Speyside Whisky Festival unveils line-up
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has announced the dram-packed lineup for this year’s event. The festival, taking place 3 to 8 November, is enjoyed by whisky novices, budding master blenders and everyone in between is back for an in-person limited edition event. Whether it’s having exclusive behind the scenes access to distilleries not usually open…
Read MoreWhisky society holding its annual September Gathering
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society honours its members in style with events and tastings across the UK for their annual September Gathering. The SMWS celebrates its annual September Gathering by showcasing a range of whisky tasting events across its signature UK venues. Throughout the month the Society is hosting a series of events for members…
Read MoreCook School Scotland turns up the heat as it reopens
A leading Scottish leading cook school is welcoming budding chefs once again, following the relaunch of its popular cooking classes with a retro-inspired menu of culinary classics. Following an 18-month hiatus due to coronavirus restrictions, the Cook School Scotland, in Kilmarnock, has opened its doors once again. More than 25 different classes are ready to…
Read MoreA fusion of Italian passion and Scottish attitude
A mixture Italian style with a strong dose of modern Glasgow attitude is coming with the opening of a new restaurant in the city. Roberta’s Glasgow will open on Thursday, September 9 and confidently take unfussy, authentic Italian cooking and bring it to life in new uber stylish city centre surroundings. Glasgow’s newest pizza spinning,…
Read MoreKatsu brings a taste of Japanese street food to Glasgow
Funky Japanese hotspot Katsu has opened in Glasgow. The super-cool restaurant and curry shop brings the flavours of Far East Asia to Glasgow City Centre and offers an upbeat atmosphere with a Japanese ‘Izikaya’ style of service. The laid-back concept combines high-quality Japanese street food with a beer and a chat with friends over some…
Read MoreJean Leon: Drinking wine like Hollywood royalty
The legend of restaurateur and winery owner Jean Leon lives on under the watchful eye of the Torres family, writes Peter Ranscombe. SOMETIMES the very thing for which you’re looking is sitting right under your nose. Jean Leon emigrated from Spain to America with dreams of starring in Hollywood films. Yet he returned to his…
Read MoreChefs aim to fly high as they launch Heron restaurant
Two chefs who have worked in some of Scotland’s top kitchens are branching out together with a new venture, Heron. Chefs Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke have announced a launch date of Wednesday 14 July for their first restaurant, Heron, and have shared details of the opening menu. They have also revealed that Glen Montgomery…
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