Posts Tagged ‘leith’
Ten Prime Ministers who were made in Scotland
Politics and our politicians are a hot topic right now, as Brexit lurches from one crisis to the next. Whatever your political stance, Scottish soil is a notable cross-party breeding ground for some of Britain’s best – and worst – Prime Ministers. Here we highlight 10 of note. 1. John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute…
Read MoreThe Holy Smoke bagel will treat your taste buds
Bross Bagels was recently named 10th in the Observer Food Monthly Top 50 of ‘everything we love in the world of food right now.’ And it’s easy to see why, if you visit one of its three outlets throughout Edinburgh. Bross Bagels was established in August 2017 by owner Larah Bross famous for her bagels…
Read MoreWhy not try the Six Nations Pie this weekend?
The Six Nations rugby championship brings together rugby fans from all the participating countries – and now there’s something for the egg-chasing foodies too! A restaurant owner from Edinburgh has come up with a recipe that will galvanise at least five of the countries in the Six Nations! Calum Mackay, who runs the Old Chain…
Read MoreEnjoy a pizza the action with Bross Bagels
I love pizza and I love bagels – never in my wildest dreams would I have thought to combine the two. That’s why I’m not in the food business – and I’m very glad that Larah Bross is. Bross Bagels – with three outlets in Edinburgh – recently launched their new pizza bagels, and I…
Read MoreA totally unique twist on pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
A Scots eaterie is putting a new twist on Shrove Tuesday tomorrow. For one day only, in honour of Pancake Day, Bross Bagels will be filling your bagel of choice with Scotch pancakes, finished off and complete with blueberry schmear and Canadian maple syrup – and maple glazed bacon if you’re feeling naughty! Vegetarians and…
Read MoreA new food experience on offer to Chinese visitors
Chinese visitors to the capital are to be served up a new Scottish food experience. Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) is launching its new course tailored for the Chinese group market. As a venue that offers professional cookery training, leisure courses and group hospitality experiences, ENTCS is currently popular with US visitors looking to…
Read MoreFor one day only – it’s the Rabbi Burns bagel
To celebrate Burns Night, Bross Bagels in Edinburgh are launching their limited edition Rabbi Burns, available tomorrow only. The Rabbi Burns will be complete with – haggis, cheddar cheese, a neep and tatty latke, caramelised onion, whisky and maple infused mayonnaise – all packed in to a bagel. The ultimate Jewish/Scottish bagel mash up, available…
Read MoreResponsible drinking campaign arrives in Scotland
Tryanuary’s annual campaign to promote responsible drinking in local pubs and bars is coming to Edinburgh this weekend. The event was initially created as a response to campaigns promoting dry January. Tryanuary is now a yearly phenomenon encouraging special pub-based events and festivals to help boost pubs’ and independent beweries’ profiles throughout a challenging month…
Read MoreLive in style close to the Scottish capital
An upmarket homebuilder is offering families the chance to snap up flexible homes close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. The Elliot, a four-bedroom home with flexible downstairs study at CALA Homes (East)’s Ravelrig Heights development in Balerno, has been specifically designed for family living, with features that allow it to grow with you.…
Read MoreA tasty tradition from Canada to try out
A Canadian tradition is coming to Scotland this weekend. Founder of renowned Bross Bagels, Larah Bross, is bringing her favourite Montreal tradition to Edinburgh this Saturday and Sunday. To start the Christmas holidays off in style, she will be serving her favourite Canadian treat – ‘Sugaring off’ which is the act or process of converting…
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