Walkers launch Christmas crisp flavours and one may not be to everyone’s tastes Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 19, 2018 Christmas, Food, In the News On Monday (15 Oct), the crisp giant Walkers also launched five other festive flavours – Turkey & Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Glazed Ham and Cheese & Cranberry. A Walkers spokesman said: “As a...
Gourmet Burger Kitchen removes advert after it is branded ‘racist’ Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 19, 2018 Food, In the News Gourmet Burger Kitchen's controversial new marketing campaign for its Ruby Murray burger has provoked outrage from Twitter users, who have branded the footage 'embarrassing' and 'tone deaf'. Numerous people...
Five fabulous bottles of fizz to pop on World Champagne Day Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 19, 2018 Drink, In the News Champagne is delicious. This is very important. It’s scrumptious and magnificent. We love its flavour, we love its fizziness. We love the sense of drama and celebration it brings to any occasion....
The most unusual food and drink advent calendars released this year Rosalind Erskine October 18, 2018 Christmas, Drink, Food It may only be October but festive goodies are already starting to line store shelves, with a string of food and drink related advent calendars available. From something for beer lovers, to fans of cheese,...
Indian ‘streatery’ and cocktail bar, the first of its type in Fife, opens in Dunfermline Sean Murphy October 17, 2018 Food, In the News Named Dhoom, the new venue, occupying the unit which was formerly the Eastern Buffet on the town's New Row, was opened by Provost Jim Leishman, at a celebratory party which acted as the official opening...
Six by Nico restaurants announce hearty and warming new menu concept set to start this month Rosalind Erskine October 17, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News Six by Nico restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh have announced their latest theme - authentic dishes from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. Chef Nico Simeone has created a tantalising tasting menu from a...
Livingston fish and chip shop creates hugely popular chips and cheese pizza Sean Murphy October 17, 2018 Food, In the News The chip shop on the town's Cameron Way has combined two takeaway favourites in the margherita pizza and chips and cheese to make a chips and cheese pizza. The creation is already going down a storm on...
The best places to pick pumpkins in Scotland this Halloween Rosalind Erskine October 17, 2018 Food, In the News, Producers Traditionally it was a turnip, but these days pumpkins have become a Halloween staple in most houses. Although available in most big supermarkets, you can now go and pick your own. Here's some of the...
Edinburgh restaurant to serve up a four-course treat for truffle fans this November Sean Murphy October 17, 2018 Food, In the News The Pompadour by Galvin head chef, Daniel Ashmore, explained that diners will be able to indulge in a delicious four-course menu, with each course "inspired by truffles" - a personal favourite of the...
Lidl teams up with Glasgow Distillery to launch own-brand, unicorn-inspired Scottish gin, and it looks magical Rosalind Erskine October 17, 2018 Drink, Drink, Gin, In the News Aquine, Lidl's own-brand Scottish gin, has been created and distilled using pure Scottish water, representing the legendary myth that the unicorn’s horn can purify tainted waters. Competitively priced at...
