Posts Tagged ‘gin’
The delicious food at Dine is fine and dandy
As we walk up the steps to enter Dine, passing the unusual moss covered wall emblazoned with the letters D.I.N.E. the 1980s Ottowan classic D.I.S.C.O. takes up residence in my brain and threatens to ruin what I was hoping would be an excellent lunch. Thankfully there was much inside to distract me from this unwanted…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest chippie opens its doors in Edinburgh
Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant has opened on Edinburgh’s Victoria Street. The 300 – cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood. The 11’000 sq.ft restaurant in the former St John’s Church offers…
Read MoreWinter garden bar launches at The Botanics
The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December. Coinciding with the start of…
Read More15 Scots showcase craftsmanship at London event
Craft Scotland have revealed the designers and makers selected to be showcased at Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design in London. From 28 February to 3 March 2019, the Craft Scotland gallery will showcase covetable artworks in silversmithing and goldsmithing, furniture making, ceramics, glass and metal. A mixture of established artists…
Read MoreEden Mill pop up at stores in England and Wales
Scotland’s award-winning gin and whisky distillery Eden Mill is expanding into the English and Welsh markets after securing a Christmas partnership with Debenhams. Eden Mill reached agreement to let customers sample and buy products in pop-up shops at 40 branches of the high street retailer during December. Favourites this year include the classic 12 Gins of…
Read MoreGive smoked salmon a seasonal twist
This recipe for gin cured smoked salmon is the ideal starter for a dinner party. Not only is it a simple recipe that you can prepare in advance, but also looks fantastic! The orange gin and spices add a unique and deliciously festive flavour to the salmon. The recipe is also a lovely dish, which…
Read MoreOpening date for new Edinburgh restaurant
Edinburgh-based Vittoria Group have today revealed the opening date and menu for their latest new eaterie, Bertie’s Restaurant & Bar. The 300-cover Bertie’s restaurant in Edinburgh’s Old Town will open on Monday, 10 December, and will be the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood.…
Read MoreDark Art Gin is all set to rise in former school
A bid to create a new craft gin company and distillery in Kirkcudbright has won the inaugural Guy & Co-creation Award. The idea for the Dark Art Gin company was submitted to the competition by Andrew Clark Hutchison, a former banker who spent 12 years of his career specialising in the food and drink sector,…
Read MoreEnjoy a G & (afternoon) T – with a difference
If you can’t spoil and indulge yourself with a gin afternoon tea this festive season, then when will you ever find the time? A festive afternoon tea in the sumptuous surrounds of the Blair Castle Ballroom is on offer this Christmas, with a gin cocktail tailored to your palate. The historic venue will open its…
Read MoreIsle of Skye Distillers launch Misty Isle Vodka
A Portree-based distillery has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle Vodka is crafted…
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