Taco Bell: what is it and why do Americans love it? Finlay Greig November 15, 2017 Food, General, In the News When asked what food trends UK residents could expect in 2017, chef Ben Tish said, “I think we will see London bombarded by taco joints.” But it isn’t just the English capital that is seeing a surge...
Outrage over Scottish confectioner’s Buckfast flavoured sweets Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 3, 2017 Food, General The monks behind a controversial tonic wine have blasted a Scottish confectioner as "highly irresponsible" for making Buckfast flavoured sweets Buckfast have struggled to shake off a reputation which has seen...
French chef asks to be stripped of three Michelin stars Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 21, 2017 General Sebastien Bras, whose restaurant Le Suquet is located in southern France, announced in a Facebook video that he did not want to appear in the 2018 edition of the Michelin Guide, which awards stars for...
Scots chefs to share their secrets at the new Scotland food and drink show Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 20, 2017 General, In the News, Producers Among the first chefs to be confirmed is Mark Greenaway of Restaurant Mark Greenaway. The Edinburgh chef’s 2016 cookbook Perceptions set out to change dated views of Scottish food. Greenaway has become...
75% Radici Italian Bistro, restaurant review, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar September 15, 2017 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review Can you put a sparkler on her dessert or something?” I asked on the phone to this new Italian restaurant. Argh, the difficulties in explaining that, on your visit, it’ll be your sister’s birthday and...
Magners launch Scotland’s first Rooftop Cider Garden in Glasgow Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 12, 2017 Drink, Drink, General, In the News After a major six-month renovation, the Magners Rooftop Cider Garden is now open and expected to become Scotland’s hottest hangout spot - and not just because of its outdoor heating and swinging seat. The...
Dundee United launch new gin Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 8, 2017 General The football team has joined forces with JK Kegs, Jaggi Gin and Strathearn Distillery to produce Dundee United Jaggi Gin. Picture: the Dundee United Jaggi Gin, www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk Paul Reid, Head...
Rosslyn Chapel and Orkney Distilling to produce new gin Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 5, 2017 Drink, General, Gin, In the News Rosslyn Chapel’s connection with Orkney goes back to its very origins, when Sir William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, founded it in 1446. Sir William’s grandfather, Sir Henry St Clair, became 42nd Jarl...
First look: YO! Sushi to open new Glasgow outlet Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 4, 2017 General Following the launch last month of YO! Glasgow Central, in the heart of the city centre, the brand is now about to open the doors to YO! Glasgow Fort, the company’s fourth restaurant in the city....
65% Rabble Taphouse & Grill, restaurant review, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar September 1, 2017 General "No chips or wine for us,” the woman sitting next to us said to the waitress, “We’ve got to be good.” Jeez, how to inadvertently make your neighbours feel guilty about what...
