Eating Out
A taste of the Pacific will come with So L.A.
A leading independent hospitality and lifestyle group has announced it is set to open a new concept, named So L.A., in Glasgow city centre later this year. Rusk & Rusk are the group behind some of Glasgow’s most stylish restaurants such as Hutchesons City Grill, The 158 Club Lounge, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, and…
Read MoreA hive of activity with a good varied menu
Nestling right on the banks of the River Esk, this former Paper Mill is a bustling, thriving bar and restaurant that is well worth a visit. The menu is popular and accessible but its laid-back gastropub-style comfort food is never clichéd. Helpfully, it’s particularly good for vegetarians and those looking for gluten-free options, while the…
Read MoreIt’s obvious why Crolla’s is a huge local favourite
Set in the beautifully light courtyard building which used to be The Glasshouse, Crolla’s Italian Kitchen is a family-run Italian restaurant has become a firm local favourite. There is a whole range of pizza and pasta options, but then there are also huge numbers of authentic Italian dishes too, including the usual suspects (veal Milanese, etc)…
Read MoreDining habits in Scotland’s capital are revealed
A new survey says that the most popular way to dine in Scotland’s capital is dinner for two people at 7pm. OpenTable, the world’s leading online restaurant booking service, has revealed insights into Edinburgh’s dining habits. The research shows that Edinburgh diners like to plan ahead when it comes to dining out, with only 15%…
Read MoreYou won’t be disappointed when you dine at Gigi’s
Run by mother and son team Marisa and Luigi Pia, Gigi’s, is a fantastic Italian restaurant near Dalkeith and Rosslyn Chapel. Mobbed by locals since it opened in 2011, it is stylish yet relaxed and friendly, and everything you need from a good-value neighbourhood restaurant. Large, noisy, child-friendly and invariably full-to-bursting, it’s one for family…
Read MoreGreat views and food to match at The Boat House
The Scottish Field staff love South Queensferry in general, but The Boathouse gets my vote when it comes to eating out. It has a wonderful position right on the Forth and for its relentlessly enjoyable seafood menu. The crab, seafood curry and scallops are all winners, while the hot seafood platter is expensive but definitely…
Read MoreThe Bridge Inn offers great food and scenic views
This wonderful canal-side pub is one of my favourite venues for a gastronomic trip out of Edinburgh. If you’re in the capital and are feeling particularly energetic, you can cycle there from Fountainbridge down the towpath. Reserve a table overlooking the water and get stuck into the cullen skink and peerless fish and chips, or…
Read MoreDantes is a classic Italian restaurant in Edinburgh
In the lovely preservation village of Colinton, Dantes looks upscale. But beneath its borderline flashy exterior there lies a classic Italian restaurant – a warm welcome, traditionally structured menu and great food. I loved the flawless saltimbocca alla Romana, while the seared duck breast on wilted spinach with a thyme and plum reduction was memorable. The wine…
Read MoreVegan fish and chips added to Glasgow pub menu
A Glasgow pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu and is encouraging locals to tuck into the new plant-based offering. The vegan range, which is available now at Hungry Horse pub, the Projectionist on Kings Inch Road, in Braehead, features seven plant-based dishes, including pub classic fish and chips, which…
Read MoreEnjoy the best seat in the house at the Chef’s Table
Those looking for a behind the scenes luxury dining experience can now get the best seat in the house at The Restaurant at The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow. The five-star hotel has announced a series of luxury epicurean experiences curated by some of the most talented chefs currently working in Scotland. Chef’s Table is…
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