Eating Out
A huge – and amazing – change in store at 111 by Nico
Glasgow’s popular, multi-award winning 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date. But rather than the usual proceedings of delicious new concept menus, this is an uplifting story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by…
Read MoreA fresh take on south east Asian cuisine for Glasgow
A new, innovative experience is coming to the Glasgow dining scene next week. Mamasan Bar & Brasserie will officially open its doors to the public on 20 March, bringing a fresh and innovative take on south east Asian cuisine to Glasgow’s food and drink offering. The new restaurant, located at 222-224 Ingram Street, is the…
Read MoreSunday brunch at Ondine really hits the spot
The combination of excellent food, a lovely setting and a win for Scotland’s rugby team provided a friend and I with the loveliest of Sunday afternoons in Edinburgh. We were invited to try Ondine’s special brunch menu put together for the Scotland v France game for the Six Nations. Ondine has been on my list…
Read MoreA dish fit for a goddess for International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day this Sunday and Glasgow Indian restaurant The Dhabba is celebrating with a dish fit for a goddess. Sthree Amanda, which is Sanskrit for women’s joy or happiness, sees rice, milk, and saffron with a milk solid sweet rolled in coconut and garnished with rose petals. It’s the latest offering from the…
Read MoreMcLarens on the Corner opens its doors in Morningside
A brand new bar and restaurant, McLarens on the Corner, has opened its doors to the public in Edinburgh. The exciting new addition to Morningside’s Holy Corner puts food and drink, provenance and family at the top of the menu. McLarens on the Corner is the most recent opening for Scottish hospitality collection, Signature Group,…
Read MoreMichelin Star celebrity chef to serve up Royal Deeside dinner
Celebrity chef Aiden Byrne will support The Prince’s Foundation by serving up a special six-course tasting menu to a select number of guests at Rothesay Rooms in Ballater. Liverpool-born Byrne, star of television’s The Great British Menu and the youngest winner of the coveted Michelin Star, has used his cooking prowess to generate an estimated…
Read MoreNew restaurant and bar Glaschu to open in historic venue
A new restaurant and bar is to open at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow. Glaschu will bring a taste of modern-Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated new bar to the heart of Glasgow at the end of March. Launching on the premises of The Western Club, Glaschu will offer an enticing brunch, lunch and dinner…
Read MoreA delicious dessert revealed for Mother’s Day
The Ivy on the Square is preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day with a limited-edition dessert, The Tulipa. The beautiful tulip-inspired, bespoke Mother’s Day dessert (£9.50) boasts a delicious white chocolate mousse with raspberries, meringue, petals and a warm chocolate sauce, and looks as good as it tastes. The Ivy on the Square is the perfect…
Read MoreMark leap year birthdays with a free pizza
Those born on February 29 – are only able to celebrate their official birthday once every four years. However, La Favorita restaurant in Edinburgh has decided to honour them with a special present this Leap Year. In honour of 2020’s Leap Day celebrations, those guests from Edinburgh who were born on Leap Day can commemorate…
Read MoreNick Nairn returns to Stirlingshire with new eaterie
Nick Nairn is returning home to Stirlingshire, to open a new restaurant with his wife Julia. Nick’s on Henderson Street will open on 28 February in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. Set on the town’s main street, which is proudly dominated by independent shops and cafés, Nick’s on Henderson Street will be a family-friendly restaurant. Serving…
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