Food and Drink
Restaurant round-up: Tom Kitchin, Dovecot, and more
MICHELIN starred chef Tom Kitchin will offically open his new restaurant in Edinburgh tomorrow. Kora occupies the site in Bruntsfield of his previous Southside Scran restaurant. The new premises join the Kitchin and his wife Michaela’s other eateries at The Kitchin in Leith, The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge, and The Bonnie Badge at Gullane…
Read MoreSRUC milkshakes bring all the farmers to the show
STUDENTS from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) handed out nearly 3,500 free milkshakes and conducted more than 1,200 steak taste tests during last week’s Royal Highland Show. Thousands of guests visited the SRUC’s pavilion during the show’s four days. Eileen Wall, professor of integrative livestock genetics and head of research at SRUC, supervised 1,209 steak taste…
Read MoreWild venison sector examines carbon footprint
SCOTLAND’S wild venison sector has pledged to measure and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to help tackle climate change. Companies and organisations involved in shooting and processing deer meat have signed a “statement of intent” (SOI). The SOI identifies greenhouse gas emission “hot spots” within the sector and what can be reduce to reduce them.…
Read MoreTom Kitchin creates Scottish Open menu
CHEF Tom Kitchin has teamed up with fellow cook Mun Kim to create a Korean-inspired menu for the Scottish Open. The three-course selection will be served at the golf championship, which tees off on 7 July. It will also be available on 4-10 July at the Michelin-starred chef’s Bonnie Badger restaurant in Gullane, just a…
Read MoreCockburns of Leith opens first bottle shop in 226 years
COCKBURNS OF LEITH, Scotland’s oldest wine merchant, has opened its first shop in the company’s 226-year history. The store – which sits on Frederick Street in Edinburgh’s New Town – will run wine tastings and provide free delivery within the capital and the Lothians. Cockburns of Leith was established in 1796 by brothers Robert and…
Read MorePREVIEW: Join the supper club at Eòrna
Morag Bootland previews a new pop-up restaurant from two of Scotland’s culinary and wine stars. Eòrna – a new Edinburgh restaurant from two of Scotland’s brightest hospitality stars, chef Brian Grigor and sommelier Glen Montgomery – is set to open. The two have a wealth of experience gathered from some of Scotland’s finest restaurants, including…
Read MoreAnyone for Gin and Tennis?
Made to commemorate Eden Mill St Andrews’ partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), their new Wildcard Gin embodies the spirit of British Tennis. The gin, infused with locally sourced strawberries and raspberries, is the perfect base for any summer refreshment. The climate conscious brand has packaged Wildcard Gin in a lightweight crystal cut bottle…
Read MoreBiting back – with a midge marinade
A MIDGE marinade has been created to bite back against the scourge of the Scottish summer. Alison Blackwell, a midge expert and the creator of the online “Midge Forecast”, has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland’s “Make it Scotch” campaign to produce the “Bite Back Marinade”. The sauce contains naturally repelling midge ingredients, including basil,…
Read MoreEdinburgh tour offers afternoon tea on wheels
GUESTS on a new Edinburgh tour can enjoy afternoon tea in leather seats while being driven around the city. SuperBus was launched yesterday by Scott Souter, son of transport tycoon Sir Brian Souter. The double-decker coach being used for the new service is a former sleeper bus and is billed as “the biggest sightseeing coach…
Read MoreScotland gears up for Father’s Day
SCOTTISH restaurants and tourist attractions are gearing up for Father’s Day this weekend. The Broughton in Edinburgh, listed as one of the Sunday Times newspaper’s top 30 places for a roast dinner, is preparing to welcome dads, grandads, and other father figures this weekend. The pub on Broughton Street is also holding its weekly quiz…
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