Food and Drink
Vin-Cru is a new wine bar for Glasgow
Two of Glasgow’s most popular culinary institutions have teamed up to launch Vin-Cru – a brand new casual wine bar, set to open in Merchant City next month. Spearheaded by friends and fellow musicians Colin Campbell and John Baillie Jnr – owners of The Hug and Pint and Dennistoun Bar-B-Que respectively – Vin-Cru (pronounced “van-crew”,…
Read MoreA blind wine tasting event is coming to Glasgow
Lidl is announcing the first ever ‘Wine Tasting in the Dark’ pop-up from a UK retailer – and it’s coming to Glasgow! Named Lidl Chateaux Noir, the event will help guests to identify top quality wine in the run up to Christmas – even when immersed in total darkness. It comes as new research by…
Read MoreMasterChef winner Irini to headline festive Foodies
MasterChef 2019 winner Irini Tzortzoglou is coming to Edinburgh this winter. Following a record breaking Summer Foodies Festival at Inverleith Park, the 15th Christmas Foodie Festival will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from 22-24 November 2019. The organisers are delighted that Irini will be joined by the Scottish runner-up, Jilly McCord, in…
Read MoreThere’s a soup-er new range on the way this autumn
Scottish food favourites Baxters has launched a brand-new range of Super-licious Soup Pots for those looking for a fulfilling and nourishing lunch to brighten up the working week this autumn. Stepping into new territory for the brand, Baxters Soup Pots will be available in four delicious variants and will launch exclusively into Waitrose stores across…
Read MoreA taste of the season at No.35 at The Bonham
As the season changes and the chill really sets in, one of the easiest ways to lift the mood is by sitting down to a hearty meal in cosy surroundings. My friend and I were excited to do just that when we went along to No.35 at The Bonham to try out their new Autumn…
Read MoreA kiss from a rose for Edinburgh Cocktail Week
In celebration of Edinburgh Cocktail Week, Lanique have teamed up with Harvey Nichols to present two cocktail making masterclasses – and we were lucky enough to get a sneak preview. Led by the capable hands of Lanique’s managing director Kieran Gandhi, we were given top tips on how to enjoy a tipple or two with…
Read MoreUp the lunch game in the city with Grab & Go menu
Scottish restaurant in London, Mac & Wild, has announced the launch of itsbrand new Grab and Go concept at their Devonshire Square restaurant. Offering Londoners a new alternative to the lunchtime supermarket sandwich, Mac & Wild will offer city slickers an impressive menu filled with indulgent cheese porn worthy toastie treats topped with Haggis and…
Read MoreCelebrate National Chocolate Week with a bagel
It’s National Chocolate Week – and the nation’s favourite treat is being celebrated in bagel form. Bross Bagels in Edinburgh have created a limited edition bagels – Chocolate Cheesecake – to mark the occasion in style for their customers. National Chocolate Week runs from 14-20 October, and Bross celebrate the world of fine chocolate with…
Read MoreScotch beef back on the menu in Japan
Japan may have got one over on Scotland at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, but there was some good news for the nation in Asia. Scotch Beef PGI, one of Scotland’s most iconic foods, is back on the menu in Japan for the first time in over 20 years. An order of Scotch Beef…
Read MoreThe Scottish Cafe and Restaurant reopens
Edinburgh’s The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant rolled out the red carpet for over 300 special guests last night as part of its official re-opening party. Based at the Scottish National Gallery, the award-winning cafe and restaurant recently re-opened to the public following an extensive seven-month makeover. The independent, family business is owned and operated by…
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