Posts Tagged ‘restaurant’
New facility will help with farm to fork philosophy
A Scots restaurant is to benefit after its beef supplier opened their own on-farm micro-abattoir in the Scottish Borders, producing world-class beef with a ‘farm to fork’ philosophy. Kyloe Restaurant & Grill in Edinburgh’s West End first opened in 2011, and is now regarded as one of the city’s top steak restaurants, celebrating Scottish meat.…
Read MoreA sensational seafood extravaganza
Scotland’s Hotel of the Year is holding a seafood extravaganza to celebrate Food & Drink Fortnight. East Haugh House Hotel and Restaurant in Pitlochry, Perthshire, is hosting a Seafood Extravaganza Weekend from today, Friday, 14 September, until Sunday 16th. A specially curated menu featuring individually priced Scottish seafood dishes including scallops, oysters, octopus, and lemonsole,…
Read MoreSommelier Sandor certainly knows his grapes
Working in the wine industry is a never-ending learning curve for the sommelier at Hotel du Vin, Hungarian wine guru Sandor Molnar. ‘When you’re studying wine there is always something to learn,’ he says. Studying for exams, blind tastings and trying to find the best pairings for the Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh‘s chef’s offerings…
Read MoreTry these marshmallow toadstools at home
An ever-changing menu at Dornoch’s Links House means chef Jon-Paul Saint is always kept on his toes. In October 2014, Saint took the reins at Links House kitchen. Since then he has implemented greater flexibility, changing the menu daily, with the restaurant receiving rave reviews. ‘I’ve really enjoyed putting my own spin on things,’ he…
Read MoreHospitality comes first for Scots businesses
Scots are known throughout the world for their friendliness and hospitality. It’s a certain thing that no matter where you go in Scotland, visitors will be given a warm welcome. And that’s exactly what the Scottish Rural Awards are looking to mark, through the Rural Hospitality category. Scotland’s booming hospitality industry is continually growing and…
Read MoreDantes is a classic Italian restaurant in Edinburgh
In the lovely preservation village of Colinton, Dantes looks upscale. But beneath its borderline flashy exterior there lies a classic Italian restaurant – a warm welcome, traditionally structured menu and great food. I loved the flawless saltimbocca alla Romana, while the seared duck breast on wilted spinach with a thyme and plum reduction was memorable. The wine…
Read MoreA not so Glorious 12th as shoots are cancelled
Hoteliers in Scotland have reported a downturn in business due to the widespread cancellations of shoot programmes. Approximately 70% of grouse shooting days have been cancelled this season because of the extreme weather conditions across most of Scotland earlier this year. Hotels, pubs and other businesses in rural areas are reliant on the trade generated…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreThere’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…
Read MoreFinal stands available for the Edinburgh Art Fair
More than 60 national and international galleries will be selling the work of over 500 artists from all four corners of the globe at Scotland’s premier art fair. The Edinburgh Art Fair is now in its 14th year and has firmly established itself as the largest event of its kind in the UK outside of…
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