Tag: food and drink
Review – Garvock House Hotel
“Were off to Dunfermline for the night.” I told my friend. Baffled, he was: “Dunfermline? Seriously?” He'd recently been on a trip to Monterey, Santa Barbara and L.A. and returned mildly snobbish about the...
October food diary
“It all comes out as it’s ready.” A prize for how many profanities the innocent waiting staff’s words induce.
The Silver Fox boyfriend and I decided that our regular Tuesday night date, where we...
Out and about – New look on the horizon at the Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel & Leisure Centre in Kinghorn has completed a major refurbishment of its iconic Horizons Restaurant and Waterfront Lounge.
The new look, completed in less than three months, and designed in house by...
All Aboard For Ferry Fest 2019
Due to last year's record breaking crowds, Ferry Fest returns to South Queensferry this Saturday 29 June hoping to break the self-owned accolade of hosting the areas largest outdoor beer and musical festival.
Ferry Brewery,...
Restaurants could end food waste with technology
AN INNOVATIVE software system is offering restaurant owners the chance to put an end to costly food wastages.
Food tech start-up firm ePOS Hybrid’s pioneering system is able to record all food wastage across a...
Transform your business with cutting edge technology
A START-UP up firm plans to take the food and drink industry by storm with cutting-edge technology which allows business owners to create offers and menu updates even when they’re relaxing on the beach.
Edinburgh-based...
Juliet’s December Food Diary
Come and try a vegan burger they said, it will be tasty they said. Being invited to try a vegan version of anything is akin to being chief bridesmaid at a dry wedding in...
Food – Head Chef James McKay shares his sticky toffee pudding secrets
Fancy a trip over the bridges to Fife and the stunning views of the Bay Hotel in Kinghorn?
If so, you will find the popular Horizons Restaurant. Head Chef James Mckay shares one of their...
Horseshoe snapped-up by Leadburn owners
The popular Horseshoe Inn at Eddleston has been sold to the owners of the nearby Leadburn Inn.
Iain and Fiona Dempster will take over from the end of April and the announcement was made in...
Paul puts bite into Flat Iron Friday
Flat iron steak has, by all media reports, proved a sizzling success since it was launched onto London’s trendy dining culture.
That is apparently the American name for the cut which is, we understand, called...
Robertson back to his roots with new project
Restaurant chain Gaucho plan to open an Argentinian steak restaurant in Edinburgh in mid-November and this signals a homecoming for chef director Jamie Robertson.
He was raised in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, and the Scot worked alongside...
Food event urges consumers to get involved
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight gets under way on Saturday and the nationwide event supports, promotes and champions Scotland’s produce and the people who grow, make, cook and sell it.
And organisers are encouraging the...
Stewart Brewing celebrates win at the Scotland Food and Drink Awards
Leading Scottish craft brewer, Stewart Brewing, is celebrating after winning a top prize at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards last night. The brewer’s popular beer Radical Road fought off tough competition to win the Brewing...
Food and drink excellence awards launched by food pioneer
Chef Fred Berkmiller won the inaugural Food Pioneer award 12 months ago and today he launched the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.
There are 21 categories which aim to showcase the skill, dedication and...
Autumn recipes – Leeks are in season!
All the Slow Food people tell us that we should eat what is in season, and eat food grown as locally as possible.
Well leeks are in season right now so here are some ideas...
Where to eat out in Edinburgh – CAU Edinburgh
The Argentine Steakhouse CAU Restaurants in Castle Street have a new set menu, and it's good news for discerning diners. The two course meal will be £10.95 and the three course option will cost £12.95....
Foodies Festival returns to Edinburgh this August
As Foodies enters its second decade as the UK's biggest celebration of food and drink, the festival has announced a lip-smacking line-up of new culinary features and top chefs at this summer's festival in Inverleith...
Iconic Harry’s Bar returns as social enterprise
Hailed by many as an Edinburgh institution, Harry’s Bar is back following a six-figure investment, forming the city’s first social enterprise pub chain.
A West End highlight for the city since the 1980s, Harry’s last refurbishment...
Deliveroo now have an app
Deliveroo, the food delivery service that brings high-quality local restaurant meals to your door, has launched a new app, named one of Apple’s Best New Apps on the UK App Store, so you can...
VDeep – Scotland’s first craft beer and curry bar
Promising craft beer, curry and communal dining, VDeep - Scotland’s first craft beer and curry bar opens today and we loved it! The bar is located in the former premises occupied by The Vintage in Leith....
Skinny readers pick the best of food and drink
‘Edinburgh and Glasgow’s best food venues’ named by readers of The Skinny
The winners in The Skinny magazine’s annual readers’ food and drink survey of venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh have been announced, following a...
WATCH AND WOLF: A new multi-sensory cinema experience!
What could be better than watching your favourite film and enjoying the food and drinks you see on screen? Well Edinburgh's own Jelly and Gin have come up with an event where you can...
Where to eat and drink in Edinburgh – Fish Eatery
"Thou shall hev a fishy on a little dishy, when the boat comes in!"
Not content with having a fabulous steak restaurant at Picardy Place called Steak, executive Head Chef Jason Wright has opened his...
East Coast Organics Open Day on Sunday!
If you care about your food - and you'd like a fun day out - head to Haddington this Sunday afternoon for East Coast Organics annual Farm Visit.
There will be hot food and drinks...
Where to eat and drink – Earthy Foods Causewayside
Oh I do love Earthy! For those of you who may not have been yet or do not know Earthy began back in 2008 with its founders decided to share their love of good...
Restaurant Review: Wedgwood Restaurant
When asked to review this wonderful restaurant for a second time we wondered if it could live up to the high standard set on our first, visit but the newly redecorated Wedgwood Restaurant delivered...
REVIEW – The Scotsman Hotel – An Introduction to Whisky
I got an e-mail from my editor asking how much whisky I could drink? Now was this a challenge because I could tell about the night my father-in-law drank a bottle of…no I’m sure...
Taste our Best launch at Craigie’s Farm
Scottish Food and Drink provides recipe for success
VisitScotland launched a new food and drink quality assurance scheme today to promote Scottish produce.
A new joint initiative between VisitScotland and...
Steak celebrates its First Birthday with a Party
I must admit to slight sense of apprehension as I walked down the dark corridor towards the small dark and rather mean little door that led to our dining room. “Your table is ready...
Royal Highland Show – Spotlight on food and drink
Stirling Tastes Good at the Royal Highland Show!
This year’s Royal Highland Show running till Sunday features Stirling Tastes Good, a new group of local food and drink businesses showcasing the best of the Stirling region’s...
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