Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
Finding a wee bit of heaven on earth at Champany Inn’s Creation wine dinner
PETER RANSCOMBE FEW sounds are more inspiring than hearing a winemaker talking about their love for their vineyard – and Jean-Claude Martin is clearly smitten with his vines. Along with Carolyn, his wife, he grows grapes and makes wines at Creation, their estate on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus, in South Africa’s Walker Bay region.…
Read MoreJohn Lewis Edinburgh unveils brand new floor as part of £24m investment
John Lewis Edinburgh has today unveiled a brand new shopping floor to its customers, as part of a £24million investment in the branch. The 20,000 sq ft fifth floor has a new ‘The Place to Eat’ café and a brand new tech space which includes audio, TV and John Lewis’s Smart Home concept, which showcases…
Read MoreFranciacorta – fizz with food
PETER RANSCOMBE IF YOU stop to think for a moment, sparkling wine is an amazing product. No other drink has such a strong connection with celebrations, whether it’s a bottle of Champagne to toast a newly-married couple or getting the keys to your first house, or just a glass of Cava or Prosecco to congratulate…
Read MoreTamdhu: 50 years in the making
PETER RANSCOMBE WHAT was happening in the world back in 1963? In America, president John Kennedy was assassinated. In Liverpool, The Beatles released their first album. And, in a quiet corner of Speyside, on 2 November, a batch of spirit was distilled at Tamdhu. That new-make spirit was placed into a first-fill European oak sherry…
Read MoreRoyal Academy of Culinary Arts Scotland to host dinner in City of Glasgow College training restaurant
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Scotland is teaming up with City of Glasgow College to host a one-off gastronomic evening in the college’s new city centre training restaurant, Scholars on Wednesday 29 March. A unique four course dinner will be prepared by college students in collaboration with some of the country’s most talented chefs.…
Read MoreSkene House Hotel Apartments
Skene House Hotel Apartments are like no other places to stay in Aberdeenshire. We don’t just give you a room, we give you a whole apartment complete with a separate living room and fully equipped kitchen. All sorts of people stay with us for all sorts of reasons – romantic getaways, family gatherings, wedding get-togethers…
Read MoreStand Up for St Columba’s Hospice
A host of comedians and entertainers will take to the stage for a glamorous evening of live comedy and entertainment, dinner and dancing at Prestonfield House in aid of St Columba’s Hospice. The event, on Friday 24 March, will raise money for Edinburgh’s only independent hospice. This year’s entertainment will be led by chatterbox comedian Des…
Read MoreCelebrate Burn’s Night with Balblair
Dust off your tartan and toast the spirit of Scotland’s national bard with a dram of award-winning Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In honour of the occasion, Balblair has selected three of its perfectly timed Vintages, which compliment every stage of the traditional Burns night supper. Specially selected by Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, each of the…
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