Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Keeping California affordable
Wines from California can be expensive by the time they reach the UK, but there are still plenty of bargains to be found, as Peter Ranscombe discovers THERE’S no arguing with the quality of the wine being produced in California – some of the pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay I tried during a recent visit was…
Read MoreAdagio Edinburgh unveils charity photography exhibition, open to the public until 29 May
Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, has unveilled a special charity photo exhibition, The Hospitality of Edinburgh, in collaboration with local photographer Patrick Keast. Patrick Keast is a local man and former alcoholic who got himself back on his feet with the support of Cyrenians and along the way Patrick picked up…
Read MorePioneering partnership honoured as Fusion Whisky unveils plan for future international releases
The team behind the first blend of Scotch and Japanese whisky have spoken of their plans for future collaborations after winning a national excellence award that honoured their partnership with a renowned independent distillery. Fusion Whisky last night received the Success through Partnership prize at the Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards in recognition of…
Read MoreEdinburgh chef is named Oriental Chef of the Year 2017
Kaori Simpson, chef / patron of Edinburgh’s Harajuku Kitchen took the title of Oriental Chef of the Year at a reception held by the Asian Catering Federation on Wednesday night at the Palace of Westminster, London. Kaori, the only Japanese restaurant chef / owner in Edinburgh was honoured alongside such culinary luminaries as Michelin starred…
Read MoreEdinburgh smokehouse is dedicated to reduce food waste
A specialist smokehouse restaurant has become the first in Edinburgh to embrace an eco-friendly initiative which offers fantastic bargains to hungry customers – while reducing food waste. Reekie’s Smokehouse, on Holyrood Road, is an independent, husband-and-wife run restaurant that uses classic American BBQ techniques to smoke top quality local meats with a Scottish twist. …
Read MoreBe front row for the Edinburgh alphabet at the festival of museums
From the cobbles to the catwalk, this season’s most coveted collection will be shown at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh. The gallery’s major summer exhibition, ‘Edinburgh Alphabet: An A-Z of the City’s Collections‘, will spell out 60,000 years of the Capital over 300 artworks and objects when doors open this Friday (19 May). The alphabetic…
Read MoreBrooklyn Amici at the Edinburgh Food Studio makes a night of good food, fine friends and rare beers
This June two legends of the culinary world will join forces to create a dinner series unlike anything Edinburgh has seen, or tasted, before! Think bold flavours, mouth-watering aromas and plates full of colour and texture, as Brooklyn Brewery’s Head of Culinary Programming, Andrew Gerson and Edinburgh Food Studio’s Ben Reade come together for three…
Read MoreBBC Countryfile Show focuses on New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC Countryfile on Sunday the 21 May 2017. BBC Countryfile’s presenter Sean Fletcher and a film crew visited New Lanark World Heritage Site last month to learn more about the 18th Century former cotton spinning mill village. The Lanarkshire…
Read MoreOrganic, biodynamic and natural wines
PETER RANSCOMBE WINEMAKERS have many motivations for tending their vineyards using organic methods; some want to improve their soil, some want to enliven the taste of their wines and some want to protect the land that’s been home to their family for generations. Vincent Rochette has another reason for farming organically – the health of his…
Read MoreSheila Fleet to host Meet the Designer event
Join leading Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet at her Edinburgh Gallery in Stockbridge from 26-28 May as she introduces her very latest designs and new enamel colours. Sheila will be showing jewellery in brilliantly deep colours, bright and beautiful for summer. High value designer rings with handset precious gemstones will also be on display.…
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