Food and Drink
Justin recognised as a Master of Wine
An Edinburgh man has been crowned as a new Master of Wine. The news was announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine, as he is one of two new members of the IMW. Justin Martindale is based in Scotland and Jonny Orton is south of the border. There are now 420 MWs globally –…
Read MoreSix by Nico set to open first North East restaurant
Renowned Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone, is set to bring his Glasgow dining concept to Aberdeen this Spring when he opens Six by Nico in Scotland’s North East. Six by Nico Aberdeen will be the tenth restaurant in his expanding portfolio, which includes locations in Scotland, England, and Ireland. The Aberdeen restaurant will be Nico Simeone’s…
Read MoreA celebration for the taste buds at The Ivy on the Square
Rugby fans who can’t make it to the each of the games – and those who want to continue celebrating – can enjoy a little of the Six Nations in their glasses. Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square is celebrating the beloved sporting event with the creation of six limited-edition cocktails, each dedicated to the…
Read MoreM&S moves to source gamebirds that are lead-free
Marks and Spencer have announced that as of next season they will only be sourcing gamebirds that are lead-free and BGA-assured. The retailer sent along a senior representative to a recent meeting of shooting agents to explain that British Game Assurance-assured and lead free was the future of the game meat market, and M&S wanted…
Read MoreScots look at label when they pick their pork
More than a third of Scots consumers are willing to pay a significant price premium for fresh pork products labelled as ‘animal friendly’ new research has found. They will also pay more for pork which is labelled as ‘local’ and ‘low-fat’, while an ‘organic’ label is less valued. Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) looked…
Read MoreA trip to Ancient Rome awaits with the new menu
Ancient Rome’s people may have lived thousands of years ago, but their diets were far from traditional. From their famous studs like Caesar and Antony to leading ladies like Livia, the rich and famous loved nothing more than sampling the strangest dishes our modern brains can imagine. Food has been central to social life throughout…
Read MoreHead chef to take on Gleneagles Townhouse post
Ahead of its official launch in spring, Gleneagles Townhouse has announced the appointment of head chef, Jonny Wright. He will lead the culinary offering across the 33-room hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, The Spence, on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Jonny, 34, returns to Scotland with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef…
Read MoreRestaurant Andrew Fairlie recognised with award
Dale Dewsbury, general manager at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, has been honoured with a special award for best service in Great Britain & Ireland in the 2022 Michelin star revelation ceremony. Dale was named as the winner of the Michelin Guide Service Award at a digital event on 15 February as part of the prestigious Michelin…
Read MoreSix Nations cocktails at The Ivy on the Square
This spring, The Ivy on the Square is proud to be celebrating the Six Nations Championship with an array of limited-edition cocktails. With the first games taking place in 1883, the Six Nations has spanned over three centuries, making it one of the most-loved events in the sporting calendar. Created by the restaurant’s talented bar…
Read MoreScottish drinks brand’s hard seltzer brought to market
A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market. It came about after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway. Dundee-based Twisted Sisters specialises in premium, ready-to-drink hard seltzers, a highball drink containing seltzer water, alcohol and fruit flavourings. The brand-new drinks range boasts a…
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