Fierce flavour combination for Lunar New Year

Bross Bagels will celebrate Lunar New Year with the launch of a limited-edition bagel available from Tuesday, February 1. Not only will the foodie favourite introduce a brand-new Cantonese inspired filling, but the bagels themselves will also be given a twist, introducing a soy sauce infused bagel topped with black and white sesame seeds. Partnering…

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Open the Hatch and enjoy small plates at new restaurant

Hatch, a new contemporary dining concept from the team behind The Adamson in St Andrews, will open on Monday, April 26. The stylish new restaurant on 129 South Street in St Andrews will offer a varied menu of modern cuisine with an avant-garde twist and an emphasis on unique small plate dining. To reflect the…

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Perth curry maker expands team of chefs

DEMAND for restauranteur Praveen Kumar’s frozen curries has soared during the pandemic. The Perthshire-based entrepreneur launched Praveen Kumar Authentic Indian Cuisine in April 2019 and has expanded his workforce to 18 people to cope with the demand. His curries are being delivered throughout the UK and two of his dishes – kodi koora and butter…

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Filolhu Ihi Riha – Maldivian grilled lobster and red snapper curry

Possibly one of the few fine-dining restaurants that encourage its diners to come barefoot, Ba’theli restaurant at Milaidhoo Island Maldives is the first modern Maldivian restaurant in the Maldives. Reflecting its heritage, Ba’theli’s architecture takes its name from the local word for a traditional wooden sailing boat and has been built in the shape of…

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‘Babs recognised for delicious plant-based fare

A Glasgow restaurant has placed in the top 10 list of vegan kebabs in the UK. The charity PETA has finalised its list of the top 10 places to find vegan kebabs in the UK. It includes tasty plant-based options that are available via delivery and eateries that offer gift cards that can be used…

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Hotel launch juice detox retreat with nutritionist

The Radisson Collection Hotel Edinburgh has teamed up with Amanda Hamilton, the renowned Scottish nutritionist, author and TV personality to launch an exclusive bi-annual Body Kickstart Detox Retreat. To be held on Saturday 29 February and Sunday 1 March 2020, the exclusive event will offer participants a stylish city centre sanctuary to kickstart health eating…

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The Balmoral named top Europe/UK hotel in awards

Edinburgh’s The Balmoral Hotel has been ranked as first in the top 35 hotels in Europe/UK following the results of Condé Nast Traveler US’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. And other Scottish hotels performed well, with the Cromlix Hotel, Dunblane, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, and Fife Arms, Braemar, making the top 10. More…

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Restaurant Andrew Fairlie retains two Michelin stars

The team at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has retained its prestigious two Michelin star status. The announcement comes following a sad year for the team, which experienced the loss of founder, Andrew Fairlie, in January. Both head chef Stevie McLaughlin and general manager, Dale Dewsbury – who have a combined 44 years working with Andrew –…

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Golden colours of autumn at new whisky festival

A new whisky celebration is to be held in the north of Scotland this autumn. The first Whisky Colours Festival will be held from 10 to 14 October. It is a celebration of all things whisky and is centred in Dufftown, the malt whisky capital of the world. A spokesman for the organisers said: ‘We…

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Restaurateur to open new venue in the capital

The chef patron of a Scots restaurant has announced his plans to open a new city centre venture this August. Stuart Ralston, of Edinburgh’s Aizle restaurant,says that in contrast to Aizle, the new restaurant, Noto will be located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town on Thistle Street (on the site that was previously Iris)…

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