Posts Tagged ‘menu’
Irn Bru scones are on the menu at The Caledonian
Scottish cuisine is known throughout the world – for better or worse! Our haggis, black pudding, square sausage and tattie scones are the stuff of legend, and among the most missed foods for our ex-pats. On the other hand, our deep fried Mars bars and other confectionary treats have brought Scotland a slight infamy. However,…
Read MoreIndulge yourself with this chocolate fondant cake
Joanne Munro is head chef at a Glasgow institution – Café Gandolfi, in the city’s Merchant City enclave. She is keen to maintain the ethos on their produce being Scottish where possible. Joannee said: ‘I know everyone now talks about seasonality, but that’s how I’ve always worked. Our menu very much depends on what produce…
Read MoreDouble success in London for Scottish gin distillery
A Scots distillery is celebrating after winning two awards at the London Spirits Competition. Isle of Skye Distillers’ Misty Isle Gin won a coveted Gold award, while the distillery’s Tommy’s Gin took home a Silver award. The London Spirits Competition looks to recognise, reward and help promote spirit brands that identify with, and target specific…
Read MoreFine dining and a good drinks menu at the waterfront
Finn & Bear The third offering from Charlotte and Chris Thomson who run The Pantry in Stockbridge and Colinton, Finn & Bear is perhaps the best incarnation yet of a venue which has changed hands numerous times in recent years. With a light wash of colour over its exposed brick walls, the previous pub-grub boozer…
Read MoreScotland gets ready for a visit from Sexy Fish
One of the most talked about bars in the UK is coming to Scotland – for one night only. Sexy Fish will be taking over The Devil’s Advocate, at 9 Advocates Close in Edinburgh, from 6pm to midnight on Tuesday, 10 April, for what should be a fitting farewell to Tales on Tour 2018. Offering…
Read MoreMasterChef finalist will take on prestigious post
A Scots Masterchef: The Professionals knockout week finalist has today (Thursday) been unveiled as executive head chef of The Scotsman Grand Café and Bar. Located on the North Bridge in the magnificent former advertising hall of the Scotsman building, the new independent dining and drinking venue set to open in Edinburgh this summer. Chris Niven is…
Read MoreTalented chef is cooking up a treat with £150K kitchen
A 29-year-old head chef has been handed his dream task – to design his own purpose-built kitchen from scratch. Rising star Alan Dickson – who is Scotland’s reigning Hotel Chef of the Year – will fit out the vast new premises at the expanded Ten Hill Place Hotel in Edinburgh with around £150,000 worth of…
Read MoreBreathing new life into the good old spud
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar When it comes to the ultimate comfort food nothing can compete with good old mashed potato, at least in my opinion. So you can imagine my delight when I walked down Shandwick Place the other day and did a double take when I spied a new Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, which…
Read MoreTwo new arrivals at award-winning Scottish hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch has announced the arrival of a new head chef and food and beverage manager. It coincides with the 2018 opening of their expanded restaurant. Links House was the recent winner of the HITA Award for Best Restaurant Experience in the Highlands and Islands. The award-winning Orangery has been closed for…
Read MoreGet yourself ready for a bottomless Sunday bunch
Radisson Collection Hotel, the Royal Mile Edinburgh, is launching a new bottomless brunch on Easter Sunday. This new offering is a millennial trend, which continues to thrive in the Scottish capital. Festivities will be accompanied by a live jazz band and a children’s Easter egg hunt on the hotel’s terrace providing fun for the whole…
Read More