Food and Drink
Chef Nico’s new gastropub all set to open next week
Public House by Nico, chef Nico Simeone’s much-anticipated new restaurant, is to open on Friday December 14. Occupying a prime position at 333 Great Western Road in Glasgow, ‘Public House by Nico’ will bring modern British gastropub cuisine to Glasgow’s West End, under the direction of Head Chef, Nico Simeone. Following in the success of…
Read MoreIsle of Skye Distillers launch Misty Isle Vodka
A Portree-based distillery has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle Vodka is crafted…
Read MoreEden Mill’s new Glasgow bar-eatery is all set to open
Gin fans visiting or living in Glasgow have a new place to add to their ‘must visit’ list as Eden Mill is opening its its new bar-eatery and Blendworks experience for the first time tomorrow (Friday) The popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller’s new outlet, in Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, will welcome its first customers…
Read MoreSpreading the word of game with Moor to Eat
An event to help raise awareness of where to buy and how to cook local game meat in the Lammermuirs took place earlier this week. Brian Grigor, executive chef consultant for Albert Roux OBE at the Roux Group Scotland, conducted a cookery demonstration for guests at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, a country house hotel in…
Read MoreGin Lounge’s first festival takes place this weekend
The Gin Lounge will be welcoming gin lovers from across the capital to its inaugural festival this Saturday at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. To mark the occasion, they are unveiling an exciting series of masterclasses throughout the event. A variety of gin brands as well as Gin Lounge founder, Amanda Ludlow will be hosting…
Read MoreWork on the first cider brewery in the north east is underway
Plans to create north east Scotland’s first cidery have been revealed. Husband and wife team, Neil and Katie Sime, who run Blackford Craft Distillery near Inverurie, are launching Aberdeenshire’s first Cidery with plans to grow heritage apple trees on site at their six-acre property in Blackford, Aberdeenshire. The couple currently produce Vesperis Pictish Gin and…
Read MoreGin distillery gets in festive spirit with tasting event
Gin lovers are to have the rare opportunity to help a luxury gin brand determine its newest recipe at a special Christmas tasting night. Just in time for holiday celebrations with friends and family, Old Curiosity Gin is hosting the ultimate festive night out at its distillery at The Secret Herb Garden near Edinburgh on…
Read MoreA tasty Christmas dinner is really stacking up
Scotland’s leading pancake restaurant has unveiled its tasty menu for the festive season. Glasgow-based Stack & Still, which is the UK’s largest pancake and licensed bar venue, opened its doors in October with overwhelming success, serving over 35,000 customers in the first six weeks of trading. That’s over one tonne of Nutella, three tonnes of…
Read MoreRelax and grin as you enjoy your gin at special event
A gin event that’s not your typical show is coming to Glasgow next year. The Gin To My Tonic Show aims to inspire and entertain, so attendees feel like they’ve had the ultimate gin-centric experience. As well as a chance to sample and buy a diverse range of artisan and craft gins, visitors will walk away…
Read MoreGin diploma moves to Royal Botanic Gardens
The world’s first gin diploma will go green in 2019 with the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Whisky Academy has announced that from next year the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh will host the Diploma in Gin. This move allows candidates to get up close and dirty with a variety of botanicals in the gardens…
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