Posts Tagged ‘restaurant’
£3million fish and chip restaurant sets opening date
A prominent Edinburgh restaurant group is bringing a new concept to the capital’s Old Town. Vittoria Group, the company behind popular restaurants La Favorita, Divino Enoteca, Vittoria George IV Bridge and Vittoria on the Walk, as well as Taste of Italy, will open the new restaurant named Bertie’s on Victoria Street in the former St…
Read MoreScots chef takes third place and People’s Choice award
A Scottish chef returned home the National Chef of the Year competition clutching a prize. At the Restaurant Show, Derek Johnstone, head chef at Borthwick Castle, in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, came away with third place in the prestigious competition. The National Chef of the Year is the UK’s most prestigious and respected culinary competition, with…
Read MoreRobert the Bruce spider site hotel for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…
Read MoreRadhuni named Scotland’s best Asian restaurant
An Edinburgh restaurant been named Regional Winner for Scotland, at the 2018 Asian Restaurant Takeaway Awards, after a grand award show in London. It’s another top honour for The Radhuni, of Loanhead, Edinburgh, as back in April the Radhuni’s head chef, Ashok Ram, won Chef of The Year at the Scottish Curry Awards and, and…
Read MoreA cool, relaxed eaterie which is perfect for foodies
Darren Murray, head chef of Norn, which previously occupied this nook of Henderson Street in Leith, has reopened the space as Borough, a contemporary neighbourhood eatery with European flair. The small and larger dishes, priced roughly between the £5 and £14 mark, are elegant yet laid-back and perfect for sharing. Combining a rainbow of textures…
Read MoreWin a trip to Sicily by booking a restaurant meal
A Glasgow bar and restaurant is giving away a trip to the elegant town of Noto, Sicily in spring 2019. Firebird is one of the longest-standing restaurants in what is now the trendiest neighbourhood in Scotland. Located at the beginning of the Finneston strip, they have an obsession for creating exciting combinations and experimental dishes,…
Read MoreTry this easy to make Highland cannelloni
‘You could probably say I fell into this line of work,’ laughs Andrew Cook, head chef at Fort William’s award-winning The Lime Tree restaurant. ‘My parents were hotel managers with British Trust Hotels, so I’ve grown up in hotels. My dad is a trained chef as well, so he was my first head chef. ‘My…
Read MoreGlasgow family restaurant in the Times Top 100
A Glasgow family restaurant has been named in The Times Top 100 Best Places to Eat. Eusebi Deli, which is owned by Giovanna Eusebi, offers an authentic taste of Italy in the heart of Glasgow’s West End using the best Scottish and Italian ingredients with a modern twist. The final top 25 restaurants were announced…
Read MoreLochgreen House Hotel & Spa is the perfect escape
There’s nothing more appealing than the thought of a relaxing weekend escape to a country house hotel and Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon, at the very heart of Ayrshire, offers the perfect surroundings for a country retreat. Take leisurely walks along the coast with spectacular views over to Ailsa Craig, browse the local boutiques and gift…
Read MoreNew vegan and vegetarian menu at Ivy on the Square
A plush Edinburgh restaurant has announced the launch of its brand new vegetarian and vegan menu. The Ivy on the Square’s theivyedinburgh.com menu features a delectable selection of veggie options, abd the separate menu makes it easy for vegetarian and vegan customers to choose their favourite dishes when dining at the brasserie. From asparagus with…
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