Christmas night market dates are revealed

The dates for Balgove Larder’s popular Christmas night markets have been announced with a second event added for the first time ever. They will take place on Tuesday, 3 December, and Wednesday, 4 December, both from 4–8pm. The night markets are free to attend and will be held in the Steak Barn. A unique converted…

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Vin-Cru is a new wine bar for Glasgow

Two of Glasgow’s most popular culinary institutions have teamed up to launch Vin-Cru – a brand new casual wine bar, set to open in Merchant City next month. Spearheaded by friends and fellow musicians Colin Campbell and John Baillie Jnr – owners of The Hug and Pint and Dennistoun Bar-B-Que respectively – Vin-Cru (pronounced “van-crew”,…

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La Bonne Auberge is tres bonne in Glasgow

La Bonne Auberge is something of a local legend in Glasgow, having been running for over 40 years. Founder Maurice Taylor has been bringing top-notch French cuisine to the masses for five decades now, and the fact that several of my friends frequent it on a regular basis indicate that it’s as popular as it…

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Prestigious awards placing for Scots restaurant

One of Edinburgh’s best loved restaurants has been placed fifth in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for best fine dining restaurants across the UK. Aizle currently holds the number one position for best restaurant in Edinburgh on the world’s largest travel platform. Opened in 2014 by husband-and-wife team Stuart Ralston and Krystal Goff, Aizle was…

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A taste of the season at No.35 at The Bonham

As the season changes and the chill really sets in, one of the easiest ways to lift the mood is by sitting down to a hearty meal in cosy surroundings. My friend and I were excited to do just that when we went along to No.35 at The Bonham to try out their new Autumn…

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Hemingway’s offers a veritable moveable feast

Concept dining is a growing market in the industry, with everyone trying to find that unique angle that others haven’t. The idea of small plates, popularised by the Spanish through tapas, has been on the rise in recent times, and for good reason – why have one large main course, when you can have a…

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Have a fish supper – and back the RNLI’s good work

Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant will be raising money for the RNLI’s Fish Supper campaign, with activities kicking off with a meal for volunteer crew from the Kinghorn and Queensferry stations or the rest of October. The 11,000 sq.ft Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh, in the former St John’s Church, has quickly established…

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Scots restaurant wins Michelin Bib Gourmand

An Edinburgh restaurant has won the Bib Gourmand Award for the 2020 Guide by Michelin. Michelin revealed that Merienda in Stockbridge has been awarded prestigious honour.The Bib Gourmand award is presented to restaurants that combine both good quality and good value food. A vital criterion for the award is that guests can enjoy three courses…

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Hawksmoor reveals events space – the Tellers’ Room

Multi award-winning steak restaurant Hawksmoor has launched its new events and dining space – The Tellers’ Room – to coincide with the first anniversary of opening its doors in Edinburgh. Now available for bookings, The Tellers’ Room can accommodate parties of up to 48 guests, making it one of the largest private dining rooms in…

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Netflix chef arrives at Dundee’s Italian Grill

Fresh from taking part in Netflix show The Final Table, Graham Campbell, who is Scotland’s youngest ever Michelin starred chef, has returned to Dundee to embrace his next challenge. Having taken part in one of the world’s highest rated and most prestigious culinary shows, Graham is the new head chef of one of the most…

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