Video: Remembering Fiery Irn-Bru and one of our favourite banned ads Sean Murphy October 18, 2018 Drink And in true Barr's style, the makers decided the push the boat out when it came to marketing their newest drink. Masters of understanding that a little bit of Scottish humour (and just a dash of...
Scottish brewers raise the bar on inclusivity with social enterprise aimed at accessibility Sean Murphy October 18, 2018 Drink, In the News With a recent report from the government-backed Equality and Human Rights Commission stating that “more and more” disabled people are finding it difficult to “live independently” and be included, and...
Louise Palmer-Masterton: 6 common problems vegans face when eating out Sean Murphy October 17, 2018 Food Having spent 35 years eating out as a vegan, gone are the days when people would look at me as though I had just landed from outer space. At that time, just being a vegetarian was thought to be strange...
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...
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...
Video: Mac and Wild head chef, Andy Waugh champions seafood with Bulhão Pato scallops recipe Sean Murphy October 16, 2018 Food, In the News, Producers, Recipes Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, has revealed that two thirds (68 per cent) of the population aren’t eating the recommended government health guideline of two portions...
Michelin Star restaurant in Edinburgh rolls out four-day working week Sean Murphy October 16, 2018 Food, In the News Paul Kitching’s restaurant with rooms, 21212, which recently retained its Michelin star for the ninth year in a row, is launching the strategy next month in an bid to put its team’s work life balance...
Two Scottish pizzerias named among UK’s top ten according to TripAdvisor Sean Murphy October 16, 2018 Food, In the News TripAdvisor announces the UK’s best rated pizzerias, based on the reviews and opinions from millions of TripAdvisor travellers. One of the simplest of dishes but also one of the most delicious,...
Mindful Drinking Festival to challenge perceptions on alcohol free drinks in Glasgow Sean Murphy October 13, 2018 Drink, In the News Heading to The Briggait from 12 noon to 6pm this Saturday, 13th October, the Mindful Drinking Festival will give Scots the opportunity to taste more than 30 low and no-alcohol drinks and provide food for...
A taste of Skye comes to Gleneagles next month as their afternoon tea series welcomes celebrated chef Rosalind Erskine October 12, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News Taking inspiration from her beloved home on the Isle of Skye, the Lady Claire Macdonald Afternoon Tea is the fourth in a series of bespoke afternoon teas at Gleneagles, designed by acclaimed guest chefs,...
