Revolutionising the everyday shop, The Refillery, one of Scotland’s first dedicated plastic-free grocery stores is now open. Witnessing the problem of plastic and spurred on by the slow pace of change from UK retailers, founder Kelly Wright has made a huge leap from her successful career in the food industry to launch the new business…
We went along to the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) in 2018 to sample their Vietnamese Cuisine day course and had a fantastic day. Now, Edinburgh locals looking to go meat or dairy free as a New Year resolution are being supported to kick-start their diet, thanks to two new courses at ENTCS, including…
Public House by Nico, Chef Nico Simeone’s much-anticipated new gastropub restaurant, is now open. Occupying a prime position at 333 Great Western Road in Glasgow, ‘Public House by Nico’ brings modern British gastropub cuisine to Glasgow’s West End, under the direction of Head Chef, Nico Simeone. Following in the success of his award-winning sister restaurants…
Nominations close at midnight on Saturday 22 December 2018 Businesses and the public have until midnight on Saturday 22 December to nominate their favourite shop, bar or restaurant for the Taste Local Awards 2019, which celebrate the use of local food by food and drink businesses in Skye & Lochalsh. The online nomination process takes…
Chop House in Edinburgh has a well-deserved reputation for excellent steaks. They work closely with their suppliers to make sure you get the best quality beef possible. Next, their in-house dry-aging process keeps the meat at exactly the right temperature. Time and charcoal grilling takes care of everything else. You can find a Chop House…
Acclaimed Muir of Ord bakery and café, Bad Girl Bakery, has expanded into Inverness city centre by Eastgate Shopping Centre with the launch of the Cake & Coffee Caravan. The Cake & Coffee Caravan will serve coffees and hot chocolates alongside a range of the bakery’s cakes and gourmet doughnuts in Falcon Square. The selection…
Edinburgh based Vittoria Group have today opened Scotland’s biggest Fish and Chip restaurant on Victoria Street. The 300 – cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood. The 11’000 sq.ft restaurant in the former St…
Isle of Skye Distillers in Portree has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle…
Daffy’s Gin Den at the Royal Mile Launch Date: 7th December 2018. Daffy’s Gin Den opens off Historic Royal Mile In Edinburgh City Centre Daffy’s Gin opens the doors on December 7th to their first permanent, Daffy’s branded gin bar at the Old Tolbooth Market on the Royal Mile. The Daffy’s Gin Den will be…
Treat yourself to a festive afternoon tea in the sumptuous surrounds of the Blair Castle Ballroom this festive season and enjoy a gin cocktail tailored to your palate. The historic venue will open its doors to the public on Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 December, with afternoon tea, served between 2.30 and 4 pm. Partnering…