Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Tours and tastings at the secret garden distillery
THERE’s no need to keep it under your hat, because the secret is well and truly out, writes Morag Bootland. Sitting at the base of the Pentland hills, just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh, the Secret Garden Distillery first opened its gates in 2017. Having visited the distillery and its beautiful gardens many times over…
Read MoreDuncan Taylor Scotch Whisky announce luxury ‘whisky experience’ in Vietnam
Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky have announced their first luxury ‘whisky experience’ in Vietnam. Spread across five floors in the exclusive District 1 area of Ho-Chi Minh City, there is a mezzanine bar with fusion inspired cuisine, private VIP tasting rooms and retail boutique. Establishing an authentic Scotch whisky experience in the heart of Ho Chi…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker Princes Street joins forces with two Michelin-starred chef
Johnnie Walker Princes Street has launched a new partnership with two Michelin-starred chef James Close and his wife Maria. Owner of Raby Hunt, James and his wife Maria will help serve up a new culinary sensation with STIR – a new cocktail and cuisine concept. The pair will create small-bite plates to be served alongside…
Read MoreOne Square launches new Champagne brunch
Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch. There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…
Read MoreInverclyde butcher crowned best in the UK
It’s an unassuming village on the Clyde estuary best known for its busy ferry terminal to Rothesay and a pretty railway station, newly voted the UK’s most loved station. But now Wemyss Bay has attracted another national title as McCaskie’s Butchers and Café is crowned the best butchers shop in the UK. The popular family…
Read MoreWhisky round-up: Rod Stewart’s new dram, plans for a distillery in Campbeltown, and more
Sir Rod Stewart has launched a new whisky. Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky that embodies the rockstar reputation as ‘the Cockney Scotsman.’ The spirit pays tribute to his Scottish heritage, with subtle nods to Americana, and was inspired by his early days with the Faces. Distilled on the banks of Loch Lomond by…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreChef Nick Nairn on rising from the ashes ahead of his pop-up at the Scottish Game Fair
Chef Nick Nairn is a busy man. But the restaurateur, now 64, shows no signs of slowing down. ‘I always thought I would be retired by now but I think I am spinning more plates than ever before’, he said. In 2021 Nick had his annus horribilis. His cook school in Port of Menteith flooded…
Read MoreUnbridled luxury at Hostal de La Gavina on Spain’s Costa Brava
I’VE seldom been in as good company as we graze on a seemingly infinite selection of tapas and gaze across the tiled courtyard garden at Hostal de La Gavina. Framed prints of Spanish royalty and a host of Hollywood’s finest including Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery and Jack Nicholson reveal just some of the guests who…
Read MoreBest places to eat fish and chips in UK revealed as Plockton secures top spot
Plockton has been named the best UK seaside town for fish and chips – beating St Ives in Cornwall for the top spot. Situated on a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water, the Highland village was found to be the best place for a classic fish and chips. Plockton has four fish and chip shops with…
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