Dining pop-up is confirmed for Glasgow’s SWG3

Ox and Finch is to take up residency as Glasgow’s SWG3 for the entire month of December. Created specifically for larger groups and office parties, the festive pop-up will kick off at the venue’s Acid Bar on 1 December and run until Christmas Eve, offering diners an exclusive culinary experience in one of Glasgow’s coolest…

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Scots chef takes top prize at Young British Foodies

A Scot has won the coveted Young British Foodies Chef of 2018. The honour was bestowed upon Roberta Hall-McCarron, head chef at The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh, at an awards ceremony last night. The restaurant is a neighbourhood-style bistro which opened its doors earlier this summer with Roberta in the kitchen and Shaun, her husband,…

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The craft of whisky inspired Michel Roux Jr

The Balvenie has launched its final instalment of The Craftsmen’s Dinner. This year, the series of short films, hosted by renowned Michelin starred chef, Michel Roux Jr., takes place at The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland, where Michel gets sparks of inspiration from the craftspeople behind the whisky. Spending a week at the distillery, Michel aimed…

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A delicious lamb recipe to make your mouth water

Working under internationally acclaimed chefs has helped Jon-Paul Saint’s career. His menu at Dornoch’s Links House uses fresh, local ingredients. After qualifying, he moved on to the Rocpool Reserve Hotel in Inverness, working under Albert Roux and other Michelin-starred chefs; he then worked in a variety of Roux’s other restaurants as a sous-chef. First up was Greywalls in Gullane, before spending a…

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There’s far more to Jersey than just Bergerac

At just nine miles by five, Jersey is small but perfectly formed by the sea. Closer to France than the UK, it benefits from a mix of cultural influences and a favourable climate. The Club Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of the island’s capital, a short stroll from the shops and the…

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Eusebi’s beats off Michelin Star restaurant to win title

A Glasgow Deli has beaten stiff competition – including a Michelin Star restaurant – to win the title of ‘Best Dining Experience’ and ‘Best Café/Deli’ at The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards 2018.  Eusebi Deli in Glasgow is committed to serving the best seasonal produce and supporting small artisan and specialist producers across both Scotland and Italy. Based…

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TV chef Jean-Christophe Novelli coming to Perth

Culinary delights will come to the fore at this year’s Taste of Perthshire Food Festival. Top chefs from Perthshire and further afield will be coming to Perth City Centre next week, to highlight the best of local and international food and drink, at the Taste of Perthshire Food Festival, running from Friday 14 to Sunday…

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Restaurant showcases the taste of summer

A Michelin starred Scots restaurant is to showcase an unusual and little known taste of Scotland this summer. At their best for just a couple of weeks, garlic scapes are the flowering shoot of the garlic plant and have to be removed to produce a fat, juicy garlic bulb. At their best for only a…

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Award-winning chef to cook up a storm at Open after party

The chef behind 2 AA rosettes and Michelin-recommended The Tayberry will cater for celebrities and golfers at Hamilton Grand Live – The Open Championship after party on 22 July. Adam Newth (27), proprietor of the Broughty Ferry restaurant, was crowned Young Scottish Chef of the Year and Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year in…

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Chef’s dedication pays off after 55 years

A Scottish chef’s dedication with over half a century in the kitchen has been rewarded. Neil McGown won Game Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards, which were presented recently. He is chef patron of East Haugh House Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in Pitlochry who recently also won country sports hotel of…

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