Food and Drink
A handful of stalls left at first Glenalmond farmers’ market
Just a few stalls remain for the first-ever two-day celebration of quality Scottish food and drink at Glenalmond College in Perthshire. The Glenalmond Farmers’ Market will be held at the acclaimed school on the weekend of August 21 and 22 when more than 40 stalls will be set up in the Quad at the heart…
Read MoreEco-friendly brewery opens in West Lothian
A new microbrewery has launched this week Linlithgow. From its base at eco-friendly market garden Narrowboat Farm, Strangers Brewing Co will take inspiration and ingredients from the surrounding Scottish countryside to make hand-crafted beers. Strangers Brewing Co plans to start brewing this winter, after converting an old vegetable shed on the farm into a microbrewery…
Read MoreLoop and Scoop to open a second ice cream and churro bar
Scotland’s only ice cream and churro bar has confirmed it’s opening a much anticipated second site. Situated on 157 Milngavie Road, Bearsden, near Glasgow, the new 603 sq ft store will include Loop & Scoop’s award winning gelato and churro menu alongside signature favourites including milkshakes, coffee as well as an extensive vegan offering. The…
Read MoreSocial Bite hits the road with launch of new foodie pop-up
Social Bite Food, part of the Social Bite charity, has launched a new foodie pop-up just in time for a summer of outdoor events and festivals. The repurposed horse box has been given a makeover by Social Bite Food to become a coffee cart, taken out on the road across Scotland, delivering good food for…
Read MoreNick Nairn opens Nick’s at Port of Menteith in Stirlingshire
Nick and Julia Nairn will open an exciting new restaurant with a focus on outdoor dining at Port of Menteith in Stirlingshire today (Friday). With a relaxed indoor area and large garden, Nick’s at Port of Menteith is on the site of the Nick Nairn Cookschool on the shores of Lake of Menteith in the…
Read MoreMoskito will have its bite in Glasgow from July 1
Glasgow’s Moskito Bar & Kitchen has officially confirmed it will open the doors to its iconic Bath Street location on July 1. And while many customers across the country will fondly remember the old Moksito – albeit with slightly fuzzy memories – the new owners are preparing to wow guests with their globally inspired ‘food…
Read MoreA taste of Shanghai is coming to Six by Nico
Shanghai is now one of the major food capitals of China – and a taste of the Far East is coming to our shores. As you’d expect from a financial powerhouse, the city is abuzz with excess and glitz, with a food scene that’s both exciting and modern. China’s largest city is home to an…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Balmoral Hotel, A Champagne Brunch
Rosie Morton and her colleague Kenny Smith don the glad-rags and head to The Balmoral Hotel for a suitably luxurious brunch… NOTHING says celebration as beautifully as a glassful of bubbles. Summer is here? Lockdown is over? Zoom quizzes a thing of the past? We don’t need Patsy Stone to tell us that now is…
Read MoreBar + Block opens on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square
A stylish and modern all-day dining steakhouse and cocktail bar has opened in Glasgow. Bar + Block on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square offers an extensive range of high- quality steaks, handmade burgers and grazing plates, alongside creative cocktails and craft brews. Carnivorous cravings will be satisfied with an ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared by…
Read MoreSupermarket launches its Scottish Larder
Championing the finest food and drink from more than 30 of the nation’s top producers, Lidl’s flavour-filled Scottish Larder hits the shelves this week. Bursting with classic Scottish dishes and unique taste sensations, the in-store promotion celebrates suppliers from every corner of Scotland with prices starting at a delicious 85p. The line-up features family favourites…
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