Food and Drink
Michelin-starred Catalan chef to launch Rioja in Glasgow
Famed Catalan chef Miguel Angel Major is to launch a new look Rioja in Finnieston. The Spanish Michelin-starred chef, who recently moved to Glasgow, will spearhead the new look restaurant concept at Rioja with a blend of fine cuisine and casual dining. The avant-garde restaurant at 1116 Argyle St, Finnieston in Glasgow’s West End will…
Read MoreFirst glimpse inside Ballater’s new look Rothesay Rooms
Award-winning Royal Deeside restaurant Rothesay Rooms, which is run by The Prince’s Foundation, is set to reopen to the public today (Friday 21 May) in its new home of Ballater station. Rothesay Rooms was first established as a pop-up eating destination by Prince Charles, to drive tourism and employment to the area following flooding and…
Read MoreHit the street with the delicious Ozen Street Food
A steady stream of delivery drivers, insulated bags open and ready to receive brown paper packages of food, approach the fire exit doorway of Bourbon nightclub, tucked away on Edinburgh’s Rose Street North Lane. As I chat to co-owner of Ozen Street Food Mahdi Ben Hamou AKA Mezzo, I do my best not to salivate…
Read MorePizza Geeks drop anchor at Cask Smugglers bar
Independent pizzeria Pizza Geeks are extending their stay in the heart of Edinburgh. They are extending their collaborating with Cask Smugglers Cocktail & Whisk(e)y Bar on Waverley Mall’s rooftop, to make their kitchen residency aa permanent location in the centre of Edinburgh, as they welcome people back to the city. Pizza Geeks are known throughout…
Read MoreCrolla brothers launch healthy meal prep business
If there’s one thing I have loved about the past two weeks, it’s the palpable feeling we are all on a reboot. Emerging from our lockdown slumber, many of us are searching for ways to re-establish routines, lose a few pounds, and reintroduce a healthy balance back into our lives. That’s where the Crolla brothers,…
Read MoreAn enchanting Afternoon Tea with Edinburgh’s The Cauldron
Forget Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans. Have you ever brewed your own Potion Tea? Channelling our inner Minerva McGonagalls, my colleague Rachel Morrell and I donned our witches hats and headed to Edinburgh’s The Cauldron, a magical haunt that has just launched an interactive Wizard Afternoon Tea Experience. With fully-functioning wands, an abundance of magical…
Read MoreFirst licensed Bross venue introduces a hole lot more
Edinburgh food favourite, Bross Bagels has officially opened the doors of its biggest venue to date – a shop, 30-cover dining space and in-house bakery at the former bank building at 177 Portobello High Street. The new venue sees the brand move from its very first premises in Portobello which opened in 2017, across the…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Showcase invites entries for championships
The Royal Highland Showcase is calling on producers from across Scotland to apply for the 2021 Scottish Championships. The championships are judged across categories for bread, dairy and handcrafts, and recognise excellence in Scottish produce. They are judged by a panel of experienced industry experts prior to the Royal Highland Showcase, taking place from June…
Read MoreSupermarket releases three new Scottish ice creams
Scottish summer ice creams have been launched at a leading supermarket. Aldi customers are set for a sweet taste of the warmer months ahead following the launch of the supermarket’s range of new ice cream flavours. Customers can pick and choose from three refreshing new ice cream creations as part of Aldi’s much-loved Strachan’s range:…
Read MoreRecruitment drive for 50 jobs in plush new food hall
Bonnie & Wild, the new food hall within Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, has begun recruiting front of house staff for its Scottish Marketplace. Kate Russell, who took up the role of Bonnie & Wild’s general manager on Monday, said her priority was to now build a highly trained team who were passionate about promoting Scottish…
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