Posts Tagged ‘restaurant’
One Square launches new Champagne brunch
Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch. There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…
Read MoreScotland’s Oldest Working Distillery achieves Butterfly Mark certification
Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has achieved Butterfly Mark certification. The Glenturret is defined by its outstanding quality and exquisite taste all created using handcrafted traditional methods. The Butterfly Mark certification is awarded for embedded measurable, sustainability practices across its business operations. To achieve the Butterfly Mark, companies must achieve a minimum of 50%…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreChef Nick Nairn on rising from the ashes ahead of his pop-up at the Scottish Game Fair
Chef Nick Nairn is a busy man. But the restaurateur, now 64, shows no signs of slowing down. ‘I always thought I would be retired by now but I think I am spinning more plates than ever before’, he said. In 2021 Nick had his annus horribilis. His cook school in Port of Menteith flooded…
Read MoreFive of Scotland’s best coastal dining spots to ‘drink in’ the summer views
Scotland has more than 11,000 miles of stunning coastline not to mention the 118 inhabited islands. So with the summer months fast approaching, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a spot of coastal alfresco dining. Here is a selection of Scotland’s finest foodie hotspots. Plockton Inn, Wester Ross Affectionately known as ‘The Jewel…
Read MoreUnbridled luxury at Hostal de La Gavina on Spain’s Costa Brava
I’VE seldom been in as good company as we graze on a seemingly infinite selection of tapas and gaze across the tiled courtyard garden at Hostal de La Gavina. Framed prints of Spanish royalty and a host of Hollywood’s finest including Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery and Jack Nicholson reveal just some of the guests who…
Read MoreBest places to eat fish and chips in UK revealed as Plockton secures top spot
Plockton has been named the best UK seaside town for fish and chips – beating St Ives in Cornwall for the top spot. Situated on a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water, the Highland village was found to be the best place for a classic fish and chips. Plockton has four fish and chip shops with…
Read MoreQ&A with chef Roy Brett of Ondine Oyster & Grill
Chef Roy Brett has worked at some of the best restaurants in the UK including the Savoy Grill in London and Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he opened his own restaurant, Ondine Oyster & Grill in 2009. Here he talks to Scottish Field about his favourite summer ingredients…
Read MoreScottish Masterchef winner Jamie Scott to open new restaurant
Scottish Masterchef winner Jamie Scott will open his new restaurant this week – offering diners a more relaxed experience than his other award winning eatery. Jamie and wife Kelly will open the doors to Sandbanks Brasserie in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, on Friday, 12 May. The couple’s portfolio already includes The Newport Restaurant and several bakeries…
Read MoreLuxury floating hotel Fingal helps to raise awareness of bees
Scotland’s luxury floating hotel Fingal is helping to raise awareness of bees as part of a global bid to protect them. Fingal, in Edinburgh, will be serving up Scottish honey and honeycomb on its menus, as well as a new cocktail using honey syrup. The hotel at Alexandra Dock has teamed up with the Edinburgh…
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