Posts Tagged ‘Michelin’
Mountains, waterways and history in Annecy
Richard Bath spent an enjoyable few days in Annecy. What is it, and where is it? Annecy is a beautiful medieval French city set against a backdrop of towering mountains, criss-crossed by waterways and on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Annecy. The superbly compact little town’s position means it has various…
Read MoreMichelin star restaurant is chasing a top prize
Edinburgh’s only Michelin star restaurant with rooms has been nominated for a top prize in Food and Travel Magazine 2018 Reader Awards. 21212, on Royal Terrace, has been chosen out of thousands from a public nomination process to progress to the shortlist in the Hotel of the Year: Gourmet Bolthole category. The nomination comes the…
Read MoreFine Dining Chef of the Year honour goes to Daniel
Daniel Ashmore, head chef at The Pompadour by Galvin, was awarded Fine Dining Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards. With a wealth of experience, Chef Dan has worked for various top kitchens in London including Michelin-starred restaurants, Tom Aikens, The Square in Mayfair and La Trompette. Moving to Edinburgh, Dan worked at…
Read MoreAnother fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray
Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland. Cromlix, located three miles from Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer…
Read MoreNew owners have big plans for Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel
Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel is under new ownership – and they are already planning major changes. Twenty14 Holdings has announced the acquisition of the captial’s historic great railway hotel, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group International, is working to create a legacy as the world’s leading…
Read MoreShetland will celebrate its fine food and drink again
Shetland’s food festival is to return in 2018 after a hugely successful event this year. Following the Taste of Shetland Festival (formerly the Food Fair) in September, organisers Shetland Food and Drink have confirmed the date for the 2018 Taste of Shetland Festival as October 5-7. The Festival will return to the Clickimin Leisure Centre,…
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