Popular island restaurant announces it won’t reopen after lockdown Rosalind Erskine June 17, 2020 Food, In the News The popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in Stornoway will not reopen after lockdown. The Harris & Lewis Smokehouse restaurant made the sad announcement on their Facebook page, saying: "We have made...
85% LeftField, Edinburgh, takeaway review Gaby Soutar June 10, 2020 Restaurant Review We had a family birthday conference on Zoom recently. As it wrapped up, the subject inevitably turned to what everyone was going to have for dinner. The others’ teas all...
The Ethical Shellfish Company are now delivering fresh Scottish seafood – here’s how to order Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News The Isle of Mull based Ethical Shellfish Company, which is known for their hand dived scallops, have announced that they're setting up a delivery service for seafood fans in Glasgow and Edinburgh. After...
Scottish entrepreneurs switch from seafood cruises to delivering vital supplies to remote island community Sean Murphy April 2, 2020 Food, In the News Ewen Grant and Janice Cooney have had to stop their popular seafood cruises from the Isle of Skye because of the coronavirus outbreak and have now switched to a more important role in these troubled times -...
Scottish brewery to release stout brewed with oysters – but what does it taste like? Rosalind Erskine February 20, 2020 Drink Due for release on the 26 February, the oyster stout has an ABV of 5.5 per cent and is based on a recipe for their salted caramel milk stout. The oyster stout has been made in collaboration with Edinburgh's...
The UK’s only ‘Oysterman’ gives tips on how to prepare oysters at home Rosalind Erskine February 14, 2020 Food Ferran, the UK’s only ‘Oysterman’ has shared all the inside tips - including a pairing with Old Pulteney - on how to shuck oysters at home, no matter when you want to enjoy them. Where do I buy them...
75% Ting Thai Caravan, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar February 5, 2020 Food, Restaurant Review Barbra Streisand had her dog, Samantha, cloned. The results were Miss Violet and Miss Scarlet. She also has a third Coton de Tulear, Miss Fanny, created in a no-petri-dish-involved style. (I just wanted...
Gamba celebrates 21 years in Glasgow with oyster happy hour Rosalind Erskine November 7, 2019 Food, In the News Marking its 21st anniversary with a year of events and guest experiences, Gamba is kickstarting the celebrations with oyster happy hour launching on 7 November. Between 5 and 7pm guests are invited to enjoy...
80% The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar October 22, 2019 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review I’m always a bit nervous about reviewing any of the Contini family’s operations. I edit Carina’s monthly recipe in The Scotsman Magazine. If I had to criticise any of their restaurants, which include...
National Seafood Week Recipe: Grilled mackerel, purple sprouting broccoli, asparagus and cherry tomatoes Rosalind Erskine October 9, 2019 Recipes To start, blanch and refresh the broccoli and the asparagus. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the broccoli and the asparagus into smaller pieces. Pop your grill on to a medium heat. Place you...
