Eating Out
An indulgent evening at Glasgow’s Gōst
Keith McIntyre experiences a ‘Black Gold’ evening at Glasgow’s Gōst restaurant. When the invite came through to attend the Black Gold evening at Gōst in Glasgow city centre I was more than a little intrigued. What exactly is a Black Gold evening, and secondly where was this Gōst restaurant – I’m ashamed to say I…
Read MoreWhispering Angel heralds summer at Tigerlily, Edinburgh
Whispering Angel, the Côtes-de-Provence French rosé wine is bringing a taste of Provence to Tigerlily, Edinburgh this summer with a perfectly pink takeover. Oozing a glamorous spirit reminiscent of Saint-Tropez, the Whispering Angel takeover sees Tigerlily’s outdoor terrace on George Street transformed into a picture-perfect summer scene, with white picket fence, gorgeous floral arches, trailing…
Read MoreEdinburgh hosting Scotland’s biggest breakfast
Edinburgh is playing host to ‘Scotland’s biggest breakfast.’ With five kitchens, three bars and seating for 500 guests, Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild is serving up the breakfast bonanza. Pop-up kitchen The Breakfast Club is taking over the venue’s events space, joining four other kitchens that all now offer breakfast and brunch options. The…
Read MoreWhere to Eat and Drink during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With less than one month until culture hungry tourists flock to Edinburgh, we take a look at the best places to eat and drink in the city. Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience with a five-course tasting menu or simply a great place to grab your morning coffee, the list has something…
Read MoreKuzina: Godly Greek grub
New fine dining Greek restaurant Kuzina in Edinburgh was a revelation for veteran food reviewer Richard Bath. I’ve visited Greece a lot, stuffing my face on a good number of its most famous islands and in many corners of the Peloponnese peninsula. I’ve eaten my fair share of Greek food back in Blighty too, including…
Read MoreWhen friends and food collide…
Richard Bath went to review the new summer Market Menu at the Sheraton Grand’s One Square brasserie in Edinburgh. It’s the Holy Trinity, right: good friends, lashings of booze, and properly decent food. Throw in a swanky city centre location, a new and weather-suitable light Market Menu, and you’ve got the perfect way to start…
Read MoreWild at heart: chef William Hamer bring his taste of outdoors to Ardkinglas Estate
For top outdoor chef William Hamer alfresco dining is more than a summer novelty, it’s primal. Everything is stripped back eating in the wild, says William, who explores our connection to the land through his wilderness supper clubs. He has taken his pop-up restaurant, The Wilder Kitchen, to Ardkinglas Estate where diners are treated to…
Read MoreA two Michelin-starred STIR at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
IT doesn’t take a great deal of persuasion to get me through the doors at Johnnie Walker on Princes Street, writes Morag Bootland. So, when I was given the opportunity to have a sneak preview of STIR, a new food and cocktail pairing experience in the Explorers’ Bothy Bar it’s safe to say that I…
Read More100 mile menu at Grazing by Mark Greenaway in Edinburgh
IT’S not unusual for restaurant menus to blow their own trumpets when it comes to locality and seasonality, says Morag Bootland. But, how many would be willing to really put their money where their mouth is? That’s exactly what chef Mark Greenaway is doing at his restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian.…
Read MoreHighland chef serves up new loch side dining experience on NC500
One of the Highlands’ leading chefs has unveiled a new loch side dining experience at Kylesku Hotel on the world-famous North Coast 500. Head Chef Grant Mercer and his team have launched a fresh summer menu for diners to enjoy outdoors with uninterrupted panoramic views over Loch Gleann Dubh.. Complete with glass-fronted deck and space…
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