Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
The top 10 crimes of guests at a dinner party
Dinner parties or cocktail nights are great ways to bring people together. But new research has revealed that for a significant number of us, these kinds of gatherings can also cause irreparable fall outs. A survey of 1,023 UK adults carried out by kitchenware e-tailer, Vitinni.co.uk, found that more than half of Brits reveal that…
Read MoreThe December issue of Scottish Field is out now
Christmas is coming – and it’s at the heart of our December issue, which is available now. We captured the Christmas spirit when we head to the Secret Herb Garden for a foraged festive dinner with a difference – and it our team had a great time dressing for the occasion. We also highlight Coorie,…
Read MoreSearch begins for the North East’s best food and drink
The achievements of the entrepreneurial food and drink community, spanning large and small companies, are set to be celebrated with the launch of the North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards 2019. Delivered in partnership by private sector economic development body Opportunity North East (ONE) and Aberdeenshire Council, the awards have recognised the success of…
Read MoreIt’s better choco-late than never as new range launches
A new handmade chocolate business has been launched from a luxury small hotel in East Lothian. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East, Angela and David Cockerton decided to return to the UK and set up a small hotel, Garleton Lodge, which offers a careful blend of five-star luxury in…
Read MoreGourmet getaway gives connoisseurs food for thought
A leading Scottish hotel chain is dealing in foodies with a tantalising tasting menu and overnight stay offer. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is giving visitors the opportunity to add a decadent tasting menu experience to their stay – at an incredible rate. Launched by the UK’s leading independent hotel group, the Gourmet Getaway is the…
Read MoreConnoisseurs raise a glass to Freedom An’ Whisky
More than 40 drinks connoisseurs were introduced to a neat new whisky experience last week as Aberdeen’s first premium whisky lounge officially launched. Located within Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel and Chop Grill & Bar on St Andrew Street, Freedom An’ Whisky offered guests a taste of the lounge’s extensive menu which boasts over 150 premium…
Read MoreAmbassador hosts a special tasting dinner
A whisky’s UK Brand Ambassador of Speyside Single Malt is to host a unique dinner in Edinburgh. Balvenie’s will be making a special guest appearance Alwynne Gwilt to host a unique tasting dinner at Cannonball House at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Taking place in Cannonball’s stunning private dining room, on 31 October from…
Read MoreCelebrity Masterchef contestant enjoys Nico’s new menu
Celebrity Masterchef contestant Jean Johansson is the latest famous face to join Chef Nico Simeone in the kitchen at his restaurant in Glasgow’s West End. Millions watched as John Torode and writer Gregg Wallace searched for the country’s top celebrity chef on BBC One earlier this autumn with Scots TV presenter Jean Johansson among the…
Read MoreCucina has dishes that will leave you wanting more
Located just off the Royal Mile, and found within the 5-star Radisson Collection hotel – Cucina is a luxury Scottish brasserie with modern and Italian influences as opposed to its previous focus on fine Italian dining. My dining partner and I arrived and found ourselves in Epicurean, the stylish and atmospheric hotel bar downstairs. We…
Read MoreJewellery event celebrates responsible metal mining
A new Edinburgh event will celebrate responsible jewellery next month. Goldflair, an exclusive evening event and celebration of responsible jewellery, will take place for the first time this year in Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on Friday, 23 November. Tickets are on sale now for the black-tie ball, which is being organised by Ian Nicholson, jeweller,…
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