Rhubarb with strawberry panna cotta is a hit

Willie Little prides himself on the ethos of his restaurant. As a fishmonger and chef, his Blairgowrie based Little’s Restaurant specialises in fish. Willie said: ‘‘We buy all the fish from markets and off the boats. We don’t buy filleted fish, apart from the odd piece of haddock. ‘When I’m filleting that fish in the morning,…

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Mono fills a gap in the capital’s dining landscape

This was one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve had in years – Joseph Crolla and his team have filled a glaring hole in Edinburgh’s culinary landscape by producing a genuinely excellent fine dining Italian restaurant. With chef Maciek Zielinski, late of the Atelier, working his magic in the kitchen, the tasting menu we ate…

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WINE TO DINE – NOVEMBER 2018 – PEARS

Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with pears. WHETHER they’re sliced in a salad, smothered in chocolate or poached in wine, pears are one of the fruits that always grab my eye on a menu. Check out the pear recipes in the November 2018 issue of Scottish Field magazine and take a look at…

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Boutique cinema to open its first screens in Scotland

A fast-growing independent boutique cinema operator is to open the doors of its first Scottish cinema next month. Everyman Cinemas has announced it will welcome guests to its cinema located in Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, on Friday 26 October. The high-quality cinema will be made up of three intimate auditoriums, seating…

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A Prince amongst men with a decadent menu

Belle epoque decor and a menu full of French classics make this a Francophile’s dream come true at Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux. Alain Roux’s influence is evident, especially in his grandpa’s country pate which was a rustic treat, along with the freshest Lindisfarne oysters. Remaining true to Prince’s roots we followed up with a glorious chunky cut steak…

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New head chef joins award-winning St Andrews eaterie

A multi-award winning two AA rosette restaurant has appointed a new head chef. Mat Majer has been appointed head chef at The Adamson in St Andrews, which opened in St Andrews in 2012. He joins the team from his role at BABA in Edinburgh where he was stationed since it opened at the Principal Charlotte…

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Culinary escapades in a trendy restaurant bar

L’escapade, formerly Glass & Thompson, is ideally located right in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. We arrived a rainy night the last Friday of the Edinburgh International Festival to a super trendy restaurant bar. We received a warm welcome sat down and were dying to try one of Dillon’s bespoke cocktail which didn’t disappoint…

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A taste of Skye is coming to the capital

An Edinburgh restaurant is teaming up with a dining establishment on the Isle of Skye to bring a taste experience with a difference. The Little Chartroom, Edinburgh is very excited to announce its first restaurant collaboration with Simon Mcatamney and Matt Kidd from Scorrybreac on The Isle of Skye. For two nights only, on Saturday…

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Pairing food and wine at Creation in South Africa

Peter Ranscombe visits one of the regions on his wine bucket list, Hemel-en-Aarde in South Africa, and enjoys dining with JC and Carolyn Martin at Creation Wines. “WE DON’T run a restaurant,” maintains Carolyn Martin as we sit down to dinner at Creation winery on Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge in South Africa. As I glance around the…

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The craft of whisky inspired Michel Roux Jr

The Balvenie has launched its final instalment of The Craftsmen’s Dinner. This year, the series of short films, hosted by renowned Michelin starred chef, Michel Roux Jr., takes place at The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland, where Michel gets sparks of inspiration from the craftspeople behind the whisky. Spending a week at the distillery, Michel aimed…

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