‘The Italian Job’ becomes the ‘South African Job’

Peter Ranscombe examines how producers in South Africa are using Italian grape varieties to craft wines that have identities all of their own. WITH its stone archways and wooden beams, the building that houses Idiom’s wine tasting rooms and restaurant could pass as a modern Italian villa – if it wasn’t in South Africa. The…

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Chef tees up a delicious beetroot dish

Jon-Paul Saint puts his own spin on the menu at Dornoch’s Links House using fresh, local ingredients to wow the crowds. For someone who began cooking by chance, Jon-Paul Saint, head chef at Links House in Dornoch, has come a long way. Set on becoming the next Indiana Jones as a youngster, Saint soon deviated from his childhood dream of…

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New structures added to award-winning art trail

There’s a new tourist attraction in central Scotland, after four new pieces of art joined an existing trail. Loch Earn Tourism Information adopted four sculptures by Canadian artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg. The works have joined the award-winning BLiSS art trail, collaborating with Glasgow’s new Sculpture Placement Group (SPG). Vessels 1, 3 and 4 are now on…

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Enjoy the best seat in the house at the Chef’s Table

Those looking for a behind the scenes luxury dining experience can now get the best seat in the house at The Restaurant at The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow. The five-star hotel has announced a series of luxury epicurean experiences curated by some of the most talented chefs currently working in Scotland. Chef’s Table is…

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Tom Kitchin creates an exclusive afternoon tea

Edinburgh-based Michelin Star chef Tom Kitchin will offer the latest addition to Gleneagles’ exclusive afternoon series. It will be a welcome return for Tom, who started his career as a trainee chef at the iconic Perthshire hotel, at the event from from 1-7 October. Inspired by the hearty and popular cuisine of Kitchin’s Scran and…

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Touch of class in a detached Georgian listed building

Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…

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A sensational seafood risotto to make at home

David Proctor knows about food – after all, he’s head chef at Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Scottish Field discovers what he feels makes a good restaurant, and he shares a favourite dish with us. How would you describe the restaurant in your words? We have several dining options within the hotel, which allows our guests a…

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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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Celebrate the wonderful artisan foods of Scotland

Scotland is known throughout the world for its delicious food – and so much of it is a craft in its own right. That’s why the Scottish Rural Awards is looking to honour the dedication of those who work tirelessly in the industry, to honour them at the 2019 awards. Primarily aimed at producers and…

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A taste of Sicily menu arrives for the autumn

Scots chef Nico Simeone has looked to his Italian roots to bring a haven of taste and authenticity to his restaurants. True to his Italian roots, Nico belives the culture of a country is best reflected in its cuisines, so will bring a haven of taste and authenticity to Six by Nico this autumn as he…

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