Reviews
Review: Cocktails, vinyl and small plates at Sebb’s in Glasgow
SEBB’s is cool, in a retro 1980s way that is on trend for anyone who wasn’t old enough to remember the decade the first-time round. But for those, like me, who grew up in the 80s this casual new cocktail and small plates diner is a treasure trove of nostalgia. Sebb’s is the latest project…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Guide: For Her (Over £100)
DON’T know what to gift the leading lady in your life? Look no further! We have tried and tested some of the best gifts for women so that you can be sure your mum, sisters, girlfriend, nieces and aunties are well kitted out this Christmas. Honey & Toast, Mini Eddie Shoulder Bag, RRP £105.…
Read MoreReview: Uni season at Yamato, Edinburgh
Earlier this year, I was invited to Yamato and was so blown away by both the service and food that I had to visit again. And I have, several times. When we were invited back to try their sea urchin (or ‘Uni’) and sake, it didn’t take me too many breaths to internally shout ‘Yes…
Read MoreReview: Festive dining at Gleneagles Townhouse
WHETHER you like it or not, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. You can try to resist, or you can go with the old adage that ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’. And to be honest, stepping through the halo of foliage and mini-plantation of Christmas trees – complete with golden deer…
Read MoreReview: Tarragon Restaurant, Aberdeen
The Rosemount area is an underrated gem just a five-minute walk from the heart of Aberdeen, so it was with pleasure that Grant Dickie headed to one of its staple eateries, Tarragon by Graham Mitchell. Opened in 2022, Tarragon serves local, fresh produce from farm and sea to your plate in a fine dining set…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Guide: For him
DO you have a man in your life who is impossible to buy for at Christmas? If so, then this is your lucky day. Scottish Field has tried and tested some of the best gifts for men so that you don’t have to, so whether it’s a dad, brother, significant other, son or even your…
Read MoreReview: Bamboleo, Bearsden
Ellie Forbes heads to Nico Simone’s news Spanish steakhouse, Bamboleo in Bearsden, which is raising money for Beatson Cancer Charity. One of Scotland’s most successful chefs, it’s hard to keep up with Nico Simone’s quest for culinary domination. But Nico’s ambitions go further than food. His latest venture, a Spanish steakhouse and wine bar…
Read MoreReview: The Court restaurant opens in the new look Caledonian Edinburgh Hotel
The Caledonian Edinburgh, or The Caley as it’s known to you and I, has been undergoing something of a transformation. And as part of a metamorphosis that sees it join the Curio Collection by Hilton, the space formerly known as Peacock Alley has just emerged as The Court. The Court is a vast dining space…
Read MoreReview: Hawksmoor’s Big Matt burger arrives in Edinburgh
‘This IS a tasty burger!’ It may not sound quite so cool, and it definitely isn’t as intimidating in my gentle Scottish brogue as it was when uttered by the inimitable Samuel L Jackson in Pulp Fiction 30 years ago (how can that be?!?), but it is none-the-less true. The Big Matt burger has arrived…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Guide: Advent, Decorations, Pampering and House-Warming Gifts
CHRISTMAS? Is that you? If you want to get ahead of the game, why not peruse our list of top advent, house-warming, pampering and decoration gifts? In the first of our Christmas Gift Guides, we focus on everything from advent calendars to tasty tipples, heavenly candles to luxurious fragrances and everything you need to make…
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