Eating Out
Dhoom: A tantalising tour of Indian in Dunfermline
A short drive to Dunfermline turned into a tour of India’s west coast, as Ellie Forbes sampled Dhoom’s latest tasting menu. The apparent birthplace of chicken tikka masala, Glasgow isn’t short of Indian restaurants, with Mother India’s Cafe serving up some of the best street food I have ever tasted. So it’s not often I…
Read MoreMasterChef winner Jamie Scott revamps Newport eatery on back of AA Rosette win
MasterChef winner Jamie Scott has revamped his Newport eatery – just weeks after collecting a third AA Rosette win. Jamie, crowned the BBC MasterChef Professionals winner in 2014, and wife Kelly were recently awarded the coveted AA Rosette at the Newport Restaurant in Fife. Now the couple has revamped The Newport Bar, and given it…
Read MoreThe path less trodden: An unforgettable stay at Farlam Hall
Ellie Forbes crosses the border for a staycation to remember at Farlam Hall. If you are travelling down the M6 for a staycation it could be assumed you’re headed for the Lake District or Northumberland. But I recently stopped just short of these ever popular tourist traps, in an overlooked part of Cumbria, nestled just…
Read More111 by Modou chef takes diners on journey from Senegal to Scotland with new menu
A chef who arrived in Scotland with just £200 and is now the owner of a renowned Glasgow restaurant is sharing the story of his journey through a new menu. Modou Diagne, chef and owner of 111 by Modou, has developed a new immersive dining experience inspired by his story from growing up in Senegal.…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Joe Sykes from Joelato
While many people dream of giving up the day job to turn their hobby into a business, not many actually do. But someone who did take the plunge is Joe Sykes, turning his love of making gelato at home into a thriving artisan business. The 40-year-old had fallen out of love with his day job…
Read MoreGlen Dye hosts open fire supper club with Tim Maddams
Glen Dye estate is hosting an open fire Autumn supper club with chef Tim Maddams next month. Taking place in the Glen Dye’s woodshed, the evening will be a demonstration of open fire cooking with a menu that will include the finest seasonal ingredients, many of which will be sourced or foraged from the estate…
Read MoreMoët & Chandon to feature at Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Champagne firm Moët & Chandon will be featured during Edinburgh Cocktail Week, it has been revealed. Moët & Chandon, in collaboration with the team from Eve at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, will offer a selection of three Champagne cocktails. The bespoke cocktail selection has been curated to celebrate the festival’s fifth anniversary, running from 6-15 October…
Read MoreCelentano’s, Glasgow: A modern Italian highlighting the joy of simple flavours done well
Ellie Forbes tries out Celentano’s, a classic Italian feast brimming with flavour. It’s a gorgeous end of summer evening as I walk through Cathedral Square on my way to a much anticipated visit to Celentano’s. Nestled near the entrance to Glasgow’s Necropolis, Chef Dean Parker and his wife Anna opened the Italian in 2021 after…
Read MoreThe Balmoral announces launch of its new Private Dining Room
The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced the launch of an exclusive private dining room at its award-winning restaurant Number One. The new space seats up to 10 guests for special occasions and sits adjacent to Number One’s wine cellar, which was created in 2021. At Number One, head chef Mathew Sherry, alongside expert sommelier…
Read MoreBanca di Roma: a trendy spot for a special occasion
Ellie Forbes tries out the latest edition to Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square, Banca di Roma. Royal Exchange Square is home to some of Glasgow’s most iconic and popular attractions. There’s the Gallery of Modern Art – currently hosting the much talked about Banksy exhibition – and the Duke of Wellington, with his trusty traffic cone. It’s…
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