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Chefs call for ‘Covid code’ to give consumers confidence
Cooking stars including Nick Nairn, Tom Kitchin and Carina Contini have called for a “Covid code” to be put in place to reassure the public that restaurants have taken specific steps to keep guests safe. A group of chefs has written to the First Minister calling on her government to give nervous consumers the reassurance…
Read MoreOn board with Scotland’s luxury floating hotel
An Edinburgh-based communications agency has been appointed by one of the capital’s most iconic luxury hotels to lead its first UK-wide food and drink campaign. Taste Communications, Scotland’s first dedicated food, drink and hospitality agency, has been appointed by Fingal to help develop its reputation as a world-class foodie destination on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront. Created…
Read MoreEdinburgh Food Festival dates for 2020 revealed
Edinburgh Food Festival will be making a splash with Scotland’s official Year of Coasts and Waters at this year’s annual foodie event. It will take place at Assembly George Square Gardens over 10 days from Friday 24 July until Sunday 2 August. This year, Edinburgh’s only free, city-centre food festival will include a series of…
Read MoreSchoolgirl crowned Scotland’s best home baker
A schoolgirl has been crowned Scotland’s finest home baker. The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh has named 14-year-old Grace Warnock, from Prestonpans in East Lothian, its champion home baker following its nationwide search earlier this year. Amateur bakers from John o’ Groats to Jedburgh were encouraged to slip on…
Read MoreScots-Italian family set to put Picinisco on the map
A Scottish-Italian family is getting set to make Picinisco, Val di Comino, one of the top new travel destinations for food and wine lovers in 2020 after reviving the historic region between Rome and Naples. Originally from Cockenzie in East Lothian, Cesidio, Selina, Sofia and Giovanni Di Ciacca have gone back to their roots to…
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…
Read MoreHow a Scots-Italian family is reviving a village and its grape
Peter Ranscombe visits I Ciacca winery in Italy’s Comino valley to find out how a local grape and a local village are being brought back to life. WALK down most Scottish high streets and it’s hard not to spot the influence that Italian families have had on their new homes. From Janetta in St Andrews…
Read MoreBest home bakers set to rise to the challenge
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant in Edinburgh has launched a fresh search for Scotland’s finest home baker in time for the return of hit TV show, The Great British Bake Off. Amateur bakers from John o’Groats to Jedburgh are being encouraged to slip on their aprons and show off their culinary creations for a chance…
Read MoreRestaurant reopens in time for the Festival season
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors to the public in time for the capital’s Festival season, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment. The independent, family business is owned and operated by Edinburgh restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini. The fresh new look interior champions many Scottish designers and the menu as always…
Read MoreFood festival will feature five top capital chefs
Five of Edinburgh’s top chefs are gearing up to showcase their culinary flair at this year’s Edinburgh Food Festival. The event is taking place in Assembly George Square Gardens over 10 days, from 19-28 July. The exciting line-up of free, non-ticketed chef demonstrations will include Scott Smith from Edinburgh restaurant of the Year, Fhior; private…
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