Home by Nico is back – here’s how to order and what’s on the menu Rosalind Erskine September 25, 2020 Food, In the News Home by Nico was launched in April during lockdown, and offering fans of the restaurant a chance to recreate dishes at home for either four or two people - and now it is back. Themes have included a world...
Fhior wine club to host five course dinner at The Secret Herb Garden next month Rosalind Erskine September 24, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News Enjoy a few glasses of wine and a delicious meal in the magical surroundings of the Secret Herb Garden next month thanks to the first Fhior wine club dinner. Scott and Laura Smith finally saw their plans...
Here’s how to win a year’s supply of Equi’s ice cream Rosalind Erskine September 24, 2020 Food, In the News Luxury Scottish ice cream maker Equi’s ice cream joined forces with Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight to celebrate local produce and give one lucky customer the chance to win a year’s supply of free ice...
Harris Distillery to open first dedicated Harris gin bar – here’s where Rosalind Erskine September 23, 2020 Drink, In the News You may have seen the cryptic messages on social media, posted out ahead of the announcement that the island distillery would be opening its first dedicated Isle of Harris Gin bar. The Isle of Harris Gin...
The Macallan launches Edition No.6 – a whisky inspired by the River Spey Rosalind Erskine September 23, 2020 Drink, In the News The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate, and the River Spey. Marking the sixth and final release in The...
What do the new coronavirus restrictions mean for pubs and restaurants? Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News Today, 22 September, Nicola Sturgeon announced new coronavirus restrictions including a ban on indoor household visits and a curfew for pubs and restaurants. These measures are to try and stop coronavirus...
‘This is whisky’s Me Too movement’ – Becky Paskin on sexism in the whisky industry after Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible comments Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, In the News Whisky journalist, co-founder of Our Whisky and former Scotchwhisky.com editor Becky Paskin recently called out the self-published author of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, on his sexist remarks in the latest...
Rare Jura whisky to be auctioned off – with proceeds going to Scottish Association for Mental Health Rosalind Erskine September 22, 2020 Drink, In the News The Jura Whisky distillery is auctioning 470 bottles of an exceptionally rare 19 year old whisky, which has been bottled to raise funds in aid of a Scottish mental health charity. The special expression,...
Edinburgh brasserie Otro to close permanently Rosalind Erskine September 21, 2020 Food, In the News Otro, a popular brasserie located in the west end of the city, has announced that it will close for good. Situated in a traditional Georgian building on Edinburgh’s prestigious Coates Crescent, Otro...
You can buy a 4.5 litre tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for £5 – here’s where Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 21, 2020 Food, In the News Feel like you’ve never got enough ice cream in the house? Well B&M may have a solution to that problem, as the retailer is selling a giant Ben and Jerry’s tub in stores. A 4.5 litre of peanut cup...
