Eating Out
El Santo: Glasgow’s Latin American delight
Ellie Forbes ends the working week with a trip to El Santo on Glasgow’s Miller Street to try out the Latin American offering. It signals the end of the working week for most, so it’s only right Friday nights are filled with friends and fun. Throw in some good grub and you’ve got yourself the…
Read MoreFine dining restaurant Torrish to host supper club
Fine dining restaurant Torrish will host a supper club next month, with a special guest appearance from a full time forager who will be sharing his secrets. Situated within the five star Ness Walk Hotel, the dinner will take place on 16 November and explore the seashore, hedgerows, woodlands, forest and moorlands of the Highlands.…
Read MoreThe Spanish Butcher set to open in Edinburgh
The Spanish Butcher is opening in Edinburgh next year. Already a staple of the Glasgow food scene, the Galicia meets Brooklyn eatery will arrive on North Castle Street next spring. Diners will be able to enjoy vibrant Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired flavours across an à la carte menu, married with the very best homegrown produce from…
Read MoreDhoom: 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…
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