Posts Tagged ‘menu’
Review: An Autumnal Feast Night with Ballintaggart Farm
Rosie Morton was in for a treat when she headed for Ballintaggart’s Autumnal Feast Night in collaboration with the Isle of Harris Distillery… There it was. A warm glow of lights, visible through raindrops, signalled my arrival at Ballintaggart Farm in Highland Perthshire. Night had fallen and only the quiet fluttering of birds’ wings amongst…
Read MoreReview: Six By Nico’s new Big Apple menu
I’VE always wanted to go to New York. Friends, Elf and Home Alone – all of which were watched on loop throughout this millennial’s youth – are almost entirely responsible for my ever-growing desire to visit NYC. To my continued dismay, these plans are yet to come to fruition. But Chef Nico Simeone has answered…
Read MoreFine dining restaurant Torrish to host supper club
Fine dining restaurant Torrish will host a supper club next month, with a special guest appearance from a full time forager who will be sharing his secrets. Situated within the five star Ness Walk Hotel, the dinner will take place on 16 November and explore the seashore, hedgerows, woodlands, forest and moorlands of the Highlands.…
Read MoreDhoom: A tantalising tour of Indian in Dunfermline
A short drive to Dunfermline turned into a tour of India’s west coast, as Ellie Forbes sampled Dhoom’s latest tasting menu. The apparent birthplace of chicken tikka masala, Glasgow isn’t short of Indian restaurants, with Mother India’s Cafe serving up some of the best street food I have ever tasted. So it’s not often I…
Read MoreMasterChef winner Jamie Scott revamps Newport eatery on back of AA Rosette win
MasterChef winner Jamie Scott has revamped his Newport eatery – just weeks after collecting a third AA Rosette win. Jamie, crowned the BBC MasterChef Professionals winner in 2014, and wife Kelly were recently awarded the coveted AA Rosette at the Newport Restaurant in Fife. Now the couple has revamped The Newport Bar, and given it…
Read MoreREVIEW: Prestonfield’s glorious Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea
A nice cup of tea. In our house, few traditions are quite as sacred. After all, is there anything as restorative as a strong brew served in a tactile mug, and enjoyed in good company? I pondered the power of a good ‘cuppa char’ as we drove towards Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House, an unapologetically luxurious five-star…
Read MoreMixing it up: Aberdeen cocktail week begins
Grant Dickie checks out the opening night of Aberdeen Cocktail week. Are you a lover of cocktails? Needing an excuse to get out and have an enjoyable night amidst the dreich weather and darkening nights? If so, then Aberdeen Cocktail Week will be right up your street. Both of those above questions apply to myself,…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whiskies: The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Hosting a Tasting Dinner
AD Feature A tasting dinner is an ideal way to get to know fellow whisky enthusiasts or to introduce friends with no knowledge of this spirit to the magic of the water of life. Here are some tips to ensure your tasting evening stands out, featuring exceptional choices from Loch Lomond Whiskies to elevate the…
Read MoreThe path less trodden: An unforgettable stay at Farlam Hall
Ellie Forbes crosses the border for a staycation to remember at Farlam Hall. If you are travelling down the M6 for a staycation it could be assumed you’re headed for the Lake District or Northumberland. But I recently stopped just short of these ever popular tourist traps, in an overlooked part of Cumbria, nestled just…
Read MoreNEW BAMFORD SPA TREATMENT LAUNCHES AT ARCHERFIELD
When you read the words ‘Archerfield House’, what do you think of? Golf pros chipping their way round undulating fairways? Pristine golf greens to which first-rate linksmen and women flock, before heading to the 19th hole for a top notch dinner? Shamefully, prior to my visit this week, my mind didn’t naturally gravitate to Archerfield’s…
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