Eating Out
Scottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker Princes Street joins forces with two Michelin-starred chef
Johnnie Walker Princes Street has launched a new partnership with two Michelin-starred chef James Close and his wife Maria. Owner of Raby Hunt, James and his wife Maria will help serve up a new culinary sensation with STIR – a new cocktail and cuisine concept. The pair will create small-bite plates to be served alongside…
Read MoreOne Square launches new Champagne brunch
Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch. There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreFive of Scotland’s best coastal dining spots to ‘drink in’ the summer views
Scotland has more than 11,000 miles of stunning coastline not to mention the 118 inhabited islands. So with the summer months fast approaching, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a spot of coastal alfresco dining. Here is a selection of Scotland’s finest foodie hotspots. Plockton Inn, Wester Ross Affectionately known as ‘The Jewel…
Read MoreBest places to eat fish and chips in UK revealed as Plockton secures top spot
Plockton has been named the best UK seaside town for fish and chips – beating St Ives in Cornwall for the top spot. Situated on a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water, the Highland village was found to be the best place for a classic fish and chips. Plockton has four fish and chip shops with…
Read MoreQ&A with chef Roy Brett of Ondine Oyster & Grill
Chef Roy Brett has worked at some of the best restaurants in the UK including the Savoy Grill in London and Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he opened his own restaurant, Ondine Oyster & Grill in 2009. Here he talks to Scottish Field about his favourite summer ingredients…
Read MoreScottish Masterchef winner Jamie Scott to open new restaurant
Scottish Masterchef winner Jamie Scott will open his new restaurant this week – offering diners a more relaxed experience than his other award winning eatery. Jamie and wife Kelly will open the doors to Sandbanks Brasserie in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, on Friday, 12 May. The couple’s portfolio already includes The Newport Restaurant and several bakeries…
Read MoreRESTAURANT REVIEW: Skua
Richard Bath reviews Skua, the new restaurant in Edinburgh from chefs Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke. THE timing was impeccable. No sooner had Heron in Leith gained its – well-deserved – Michelin star than twentysomething wunderkinds Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke’s next venture opened its doors in Edinburgh’s most on-trend area, Stockbridge. Located in what…
Read MoreJapanese Garden in bloom at Tigerlily Edinburgh with House of Suntory
Welcoming the change of season with open arms, Morag Bootland heads to Tigerlily on Edinburgh’s George Street to bask in the glow of its Japanese Garden. SPRING has officially sprung, there are lambs in the fields, and blossom on the trees. And nowhere is this more evident than at Tigerlily, where its cherry-blossom filled Japanese…
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