It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… For Feasting

We fantasise about Christmas dinner all year long. The most extravagant feast imaginable is often about indulging in some good old-fashioned nostalgia. The traditions we follow, the decorations we cherish, and the food we can’t fathom not having on the table on Christmas day serve as a reminder of the fun festivities we experienced as…

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Honours to the four at the UK Pizza and Pasta Awards

The hospitality business has had a difficult 18 months, but Mama Mia, Edinburgh’s Vittoria Group is back in style. They took home not one but four awards at the PAPA – Pizza and Pasta Awards, which were recently hosted at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel. The award-winning Italian group’s Vittoria on the Bridge – famous for…

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New restaurant concept looks to be a cut above

From the team behind Six by Nico, its founders announced the launch of new steak restaurant for Glasgow. The Simeone Group, founders of the revolutionary Six by Nico, HOME-X and most recently Beat 6 restaurant in Dennistoun, is looking to shake up the Scottish dining scene once again with the launch of Chateau-X, which will…

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Bar + Block Glasgow unveils seasonal menu

With the new season comes a new autumn winter menu at contemporary steakhouse, Bar + Block on Howard Street in Glasgow. At the heart of it, discover Bar + Block’s signature steaks. The ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared for you by expert chefs on-site, are selected from British and Irish Angus breeds renowned for…

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Lockdown success story to open second eaterie

An eating lockdown success story is to open a second bar and kitchen in Edinburgh. Following a successful opening on George Street earlier this year, Butta Burger is launching a second bar and kitchen at 8 Lister Square in the heart of the Quartermile. Set to open on tDecember 1 following extensive renovations, the new…

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St James Quarter adds iconic Duck & Waffle restaurant

St James Quarter is set to welcome the acclaimed Duck & Waffle restaurant – with prestigious locations in London and Hong Kong – for its Edinburgh debut in 2022. The all-day restaurant will be located on level four, occupying 8,400 sq ft, including a terrace overlooking the entrance, joining the other mouth-watering culinary offerings already…

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Chef Nico brings some Ooh La La with his Paris menu

If Cole Porter is to be believed then it doesn’t matter what time of year you visit Paris, you’re pretty much guaranteed to love it. Chef Nico Simeone has decided to transport diners to Paris in the Fall for the next six weeks with his latest menu at his Six by Nico restaurant in Edinburgh…

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Superico puts a Latin twist on its Christmas fiesta

An Edinburgh restaurant is putting a Latin twist on its festive dining experience this year with the launch a new lunch and dinner ‘Christmas Fiesta’ sharing menu inspired by South American cuisine. From December until Hogmanay, Superico Restaurant at 83 Hanover Street in Edinburgh’s New Town, is putting its unique spin on the festive sharing…

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Pizza Punks offers great food and drink with attitude

You just can’t go wrong with pizza and pasta if you’re looking for a filling feed. For some reason, I had never ventured into Pizza Punks on Glasgow’s St Vincent Street, despite my self-proclaimed love of Italian foodstuffs. The word ‘punks’ is one that’s associate with rebellion and standing up against the establishment, and, to…

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Say ooh la la as Six by Nico unveils new Paris menu

In Paris, there’s so much to love: the history, the architecture, the fashion and, of course, the gastronomy. Bubbling croque monsieur on the Champs Elysées; rare beef and salty frites in a candlelit café; or a classic French patisserie shared with your loved one over a picnic on the Seine’s banks. This Winter dust off…

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