Posts Tagged ‘lunch’
Why champagne and fish go swimmingly together
Don’t dismiss sparklers when it comes to food and wine pairings, writes Peter Ranscombe. WHEN is a wine not a wine? When it’s a champagne, of course. While champagne and other bubbles are the bottles of choice for aperitifs to start a meal, seldom do you see fizz being served throughout a dinner. But why…
Read MoreAdventure Show special with Cameron McNeish
Two ‘Adventure Show’ specials will be hitting our screens this Christmas on BBC2 Scotland. Cameron McNeish is back on our television screens this Christmas presenting a two-part series of the popular Adventure Show – ‘Roads Less Travelled’, for BBC2 Scotland. Cameron will be exploring ‘Scotland’s Atlantic Way’ – the route from the Mull of Kintyre…
Read MoreBakery’s sweet and savouries are Manna from heaven
My son and I stopped into The Manna House Bakery in South Queensferry for lunch on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There were a huge range of savoury options – pasta bakes, paninis and wholesome soups, all served with a selection of tasty breads. I chose the vegetarian pasta…
Read MoreJust 36 tickets available for Glengoyne event
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt has announced its first ever, exclusive Behind the Scenes at Glengoyne Distillery event. Ths will give the opportunity for a few lucky ticket holders to get the keys to the distillery for one day to get deeper insight than ever before into how Glengoyne’s unhurried single malt is crafted. With only…
Read MoreA dish to be enjoyed by veggies and meat eaters
Roast Butternut Squash and Feta Wellington is perfect to serve for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The butternut squash makes it a hearty and warming dish, perfect for the dark winter evenings. You can make the Wellington in advance and then heat it up again when you want to serve it – a top…
Read MoreWhisky and Burns will unite for the Bard’s birthday
The Isle of Raasay Distillery is bringing together two of Scotland’s finest exports. The distillery is hosting a Burns and Whisky Weekend a stone’s throw away from where acclaimed Scots poet Sorley Maclean was born. The offering includes a two-night stay for two including all meals, checking in Friday 25 January, checking out Sunday 27…
Read MoreThe Christmas dinner that’s the perfect present
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with restaurants all over the country presenting their special seasonal menus. The Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow is no different, as it prepares to revamp its restaurant in the New Year. The surroundings are wonderfully decadent and there’s a pleasant atmosphere as you enter the building, with…
Read MoreDining at Vesta can help those who need it most
As Christmas approaches, we’re thinking of warm nights in, and eating a well-cooked meal with family. But for many people in Scotland, both of those things are but a dream. That’s where the Vesta restaurant in Edinburgh steps in. It is affiliated to the charity Social Bite, which is on a mission to end homelessness…
Read MoreStep into Christmas with New Lanark’s olde world charm
New Lanark looks wonderful and historic – and even moreso in the festive season. There’s a lot going on at New Lanark World Heritage Site this festive season, from festive lunches and dinners, to disco party nights, Christmas Carols by Candlelight, Pantomime and special visits from Santa Claus to help light up the eyes of…
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…
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