Still Spirited: A Smooth New Scottish Vodka

Ask anyone to think of spirits synonymous with Scotland and whisky will be top of the list, closely followed by gin with the boom in craft productions. But there is one spirit that is joining these titans on the Scottish spirit market: vodka. Brought to you from Still Spirited, this new Scottish vodka certainly made…

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Whisky news round up: New expressions

Fettercairn has unveiled the fourth annual release of their limited-edition 16 Year Old expression.  The dram offers a finely balanced spirit that accentuates the distillery’s unique tropical style. Bottled at 46.4% ABV, it presents with a rich, golden amber, in natural colour.  To smell, warm aromas of tropical fruit are layered with berry fruits, rich…

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The Balmoral announces launch of its new Private Dining Room

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced the launch of an exclusive private dining room at its award-winning restaurant Number One.  The new space seats up to 10 guests for special occasions and sits adjacent to Number One’s wine cellar, which was created in 2021.  At Number One, head chef Mathew Sherry, alongside expert sommelier…

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Wines for summer drinking

James Robertson shares his top wines for summer drinking.  In the middle of June I recall a friend suggesting that it was too hot and that we needed a break in the weather. Well they got more than they bargained for with the awful July that we then had to deal with which seems to…

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Recipes: A delicious seafood spaghetti

Head chef at East Coast Restaurant, Andrea Bertazzol, shares his Spaghetti Harbour recipe. Andrea has been a key ingredient for the success of East Coast Restaurant since it opened its doors in 2018 Originally from Biella in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, Andrea has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry,…

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Eusebi’s summer menu takes you straight to Nonna’s kitchen

I’M the daughter of a proud Weegie, writes Rosie Morton. So, when I was growing up I was frequently regaled with tales of Glasgow’s top culinary institutions. There is Jimmy Lee’s legendary Lychee Oriental; the perennial go-to, Ox & Finch; and the star-studded Cail Bruich by Lorna McNee (who is currently the only solo female…

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Whispering Angel heralds summer at Tigerlily, Edinburgh

Whispering Angel, the Côtes-de-Provence French rosé wine is bringing a taste of Provence to Tigerlily, Edinburgh this summer with a perfectly pink takeover. Oozing a glamorous spirit reminiscent of Saint-Tropez, the Whispering Angel takeover sees Tigerlily’s outdoor terrace on George Street transformed into a picture-perfect summer scene, with white picket fence, gorgeous floral arches, trailing…

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Where to Eat and Drink during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

With less than one month until culture hungry tourists flock to Edinburgh, we take a look at the best places to eat and drink in the city. Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience with a five-course tasting menu or simply a great place to grab your morning coffee, the list has something…

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Kuzina: Godly Greek grub

New fine dining Greek restaurant Kuzina in Edinburgh was a revelation for veteran food reviewer Richard Bath. I’ve visited Greece a lot, stuffing my face on a good number of its most famous islands and in many corners of the Peloponnese peninsula. I’ve eaten my fair share of Greek food back in Blighty too, including…

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When friends and food collide…

Richard Bath went to review the new summer Market Menu at the Sheraton Grand’s One Square brasserie in Edinburgh. It’s the Holy Trinity, right: good friends, lashings of booze, and properly decent food. Throw in a swanky city centre location, a new and weather-suitable light Market Menu, and you’ve got the perfect way to start…

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