Posts Tagged ‘food and drink’
Brussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way
The Christmas spirit is on its way – and this year, Brussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way. Pickering’s Gin baubles are back for Christmas and this year the gin gift contains six new and original Christmas inspired gins – Christmas Clementine, Festive Cranberry, Spiced Pear and Cinnamon, Figgy Pudding, Plum and Ginger –and…
Read MoreExclusive whisky set to touch down at Scots airport
A limited-edition expression of whisky will be making short-haul journey of its own to go on sale at Aberdeen International Airport. Glen Garioch whisky will arrive exclusively at the airport next month in time for the upcoming Offshore Europe event. Available from September 2, Glen Garioch is made in one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, just…
Read MoreRevamped Raven with a face lift and fresh concept
A Glasgow-based craft beer bar and kitchen has unveiled a trendy new look and menu, serving up the best of Scottish produce with an attention-grabbing roasted meat twist. Located in the city centre, The Raven is marking its fifth anniversary with a facelift and a brand-new food offering, created by incoming head chef, Kenny Maltman,…
Read MorePizzeria with a difference opens its doors
Sourdough pizza pioneers Franco Manca has officially opened its first Edinburgh-based pizzeria. With fresh sourdough handmade on site every day and natural Italian wine, Franco Manca was the first pizzeria to offer sourdough pizza in the UK. Customers will be able to order one of the daily meat, veg and vegan specials or choose from…
Read MoreSmall plates will feed the biggest of appetites
Small plates are big news in the Scottish restaurant industry and Glasgow restaurant The Dhabba has created its own appetising version. The Candleriggs restaurant’s new tapas style menu is called Laghu Kund meaning ‘Small Bowl’ and is available alongside nut free and gluten free dishes at the restaurant. The menu gives more choice for groups…
Read MoreAward-winning firm launch new dairy-free ice cream
An award-winning Scots firm has launched a strawberry flavoured dairy-free ice cream, to add to their offerings this summer. Created by Equi’s Ice Cream in Hamilton, using a unique blend of coconut oil and strawberry puree, Strictly Strawberry contains 97 calories and 3.1g of fat per 100g with no dairy products to create a creamy…
Read MorePlay a round of golf in Glasgow’s iconic locations
Some of Glasgow’s most famous architectural icons have been reduced in size to feature in a new crazy golf course. Fore Play Crazy Golf features the city’s famous cone, the Armadillo and the Waverley’s Paddle Wheel. After just nine months of trading, Fore Play Crazy Golf in Glasgow has expanded its offering by creating a…
Read More‘Free from’ bakery wins entrepreneur prize
A Scots bakery business has been bestowed with an impressive honour at a recent awards ceremony. Dr Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard, of Lazy Day Foods, have been named Scottish food and drink Entrepreneurs of the Year at the 2019 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. The ‘free-from’ bakery was set up in 2006 after…
Read MoreForget the Easter Egg – try a special pancake
The UK’s largest pancake and licensed bar venue is offering an Easter treat. Stack & Still opened its doors in Glasgow in in October last year with phenomenal success, serving over 35,000 customers in the first six weeks of trading. Since then the venue has gone from strength to strength with customers frequently queuing outside…
Read MoreScots average £250 per month to spend after bills
People living in Scotland have just £250.94 of disposable income each month, less than £10 a day, a study has found. The recent poll, commissioned by Salary Finance, found that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare’ cash is left over…
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