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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-14

enjoyed Word of Mouth's detailed research on the perfect sausage http://bit.ly/bN3vTy tho does make us nostalgic for the weekend's fry-up #
New Restaurant on site: Carduus, Milnathort
http://tinyurl.com/yzyvj94 #

Mar201007

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07

super tasty toast and nutella for brunch at 5pm towers just now. really want more but we're out of bread #
RT @Boudiche We are looking for some curvy girls to model for events and possible photoshoot. Interested? email steffi@boudiche.com #
we think Glasgow's Medieval City Map Trail would be perfect on a springy day like today http://bit.ly/aZ2OeV (via @HIGlasgow) in reply to HIGlasgow #
there's a Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail as well! http://bit.ly/bp886v #
in fact, there's a whole bunch of Glasgow Heritage Trails http://bit.ly/bd5Wmx
think we'll be getting our history on this weekend... #
RT @SaintEdinburgh Get 2 courses for £10 for lunch and 2 courses for £12 for dinner http://www.5pm.co.uk/Browse/Restaurant/The_Saint in reply to SaintEdinburgh #
love @SaintEdinburgh's specials! http://bit.ly/aAdWZT
book them on 5pm here http://bit.ly/aNStU9 in reply to SaintEdinburgh #
we like @southsidehap's ideas for things to do in Glasgow Southside this weekend http://bit.ly/b47ynb the weather's supposed to be nice #
RT @southsidehap Glasgow Artists and Designers - Art in the Park are looking for Submissions to their 2010 show http://ow.ly/1eb6B in reply to southsidehap #
Snap up your tickets for a charity lunch with children's food guru @annabelkarmel at The Buttery in Glasgow here http://bit.ly/azeLSI #
it's #foodfriday what's everyone eating? @iainkendall is having a pain au chocolat from The Manna House and a Triple Shot Venti Latte in reply to iainkendall #
and we'll probably be enjoying some drip coffee and toast and nutella shortly. not very exciting, but definitely very yummy #FoodFriday #
what food do you remember from your childhood reading? http://bit.ly/b2XnJt (via @guardianfood) #
at a loose end in Glasgow's West End over lunch today? check out the @GlgowCraftMafia market at the Hunterian #
RT @edinburgh_ Win £75 of photography training - http://www.facebook.com/WeLoveEdinburgh in reply to edinburgh_ #
£10 ticket offer for Northern Ballet Theatre's Wuthering Heights at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh http://bit.ly/ci7sHh get it while it's hot #
Eerie Indiana, Terrorhawks and Willo the Wisp - what about you?
RT @AnnieBeee What tv shows freaked u out as a kid? in reply to AnnieBeee #
win a week's worth of haggis! http://tinyurl.com/ylm52sl (via @MacsweenHaggis) in reply to MacsweenHaggis #

Feb201028

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

It's the Scottish Restaurant Awards tonight - who do you think should win?
(finalists here http://www.scottishrestaurantawards.co.uk/ ) #
this looks gorgeous @thecookschool what else are mondays for but planning sunday lunch? Nick's slow cooked lamb http://tinyurl.com/y872qbu in reply to thecookschool #
getting dressed up for The Scottish Restaurant Awards! #
On our way to the Scottish Restaurant Awards on the 5pm party bus. Give us a toot toot if you see the bus! #
At the Scottish Restaurant Awards having a fab time, tiger prawn starter and slow cooked venison main down, pudding on the way! #
Scottish Restaurant Awards, first up: best Italian ... #
And the winner is
Osteria Piero! #
Ram Cowan is insisting all the winners tell a joke when they accept their awards #
Best Indian Restaurant of the Year - Mother India Glasgow! #
And the Best Oriental Restaurant of the Year is Nanakusa in Glasgow! (a personal favourite of this tweeter) #
Best Speciality Restaurant of the Year is Calistoga Central - a fantastic Californian restaurant in Edinburgh #
The Best Family Friendly Restaurant of the Year is Di Maggio's West End - always a huge favourite in Glasgow #
I think Mother India is in the lead for the best joke so far #
The Chef of the Year is Geoffrey Smeddle from the Peat Inn near Cupar in Fife http://yfrog.com/2ef93wj #
Restaurant Martin Wishart wins Fine Dining Experience of the Year! #
Best Pub Grub .. #
The King's Wark in Edinburgh! #
and the Best Hotel Restaurant of the Year is The Ardeonaig Hotel and Restaurant in Perthshire #
Best Customer Service of the Year is Hotel du Vin #
The Best Rural Restaurant is Cail Bruich in Bridge of Weir #
Best Urban Restaurant of the Year is Opus One in Perth - in their own words 'because they're the best place in Perth to go for a meal' #
One of the most interesting awards - Healthy Workplace of the Year is Eurest Services with ScottishPower in Cathcart in Glasgow #
Seafood Restaurant of the Year is Ondine, Edinburgh #
the Best Newcomer of the Year is Rocpool Reserve Hotel, Inverness #
We had a great time at the Scottish Restaurant Awards last night, congratulations to all the winners #
tummy full of coffee and croissant and we've successfully recovered from the Scottish Restaurant Awards
was anyone else there last night? #
and what does everyone think of the winners? do you all approve? http://bit.ly/aWzNbQ #
check out the winners of the Scottish Restaurant Awards, plus photos and videos from the night here http://bit.ly/b2k8BA #
we've also popped a few of our own photos of the Scottish Restaurant Awards up on Facebook if you'd like a wee look http://bit.ly/6yb8Q #
don't forget to check out all the winners from the Scottish Restaurant Awards 2010 http://bit.ly/b2k8BA #
RT @Business7news Full list of Scottish Restaurant Awards winners and runners up http://www.bit.ly/9ZUXJT in reply to Business7news #
RT @edinburgh_ Edinburgh restaurants scoop a whole host of prizes at the Scottish Restaurant Awards. Congrats folks! http://tiny.cc/kz6E2 in reply to edinburgh_ #
Scottish Restauranteurs - register here to get your restaurant nominated for next year's Scottish Restaurant Awards http://bit.ly/b2k8BA #
just realised we're out of biscuits! disaster! #
RT @tweetuhi Inverness' Rocpool Reserve Hotel wins Best Newcomer in the Scottish Restaurant Awards: http://bit.ly/doE0cE (via @PerthUHI) in reply to tweetuhi #
always thought pizza could do with being a bit more three dimensional? http://bit.ly/am2mm5 #
Edinburgh Zoo live penguin cam! http://bit.ly/9xBvz9 (via @EdinburghZoo) in reply to EdinburghZoo #
if you've not already checked them out you can see all the winners from Monday's Scottish Restaurant Awards here http://bit.ly/b2k8BA #
restaurateurs can also fill in their details on this page to register their interest in being nominated for next year http://bit.ly/b2k8BA #
RT @FairtradeUK Enjoy a free #Fairtrade brownie when you make #TheBigSwap at Starbucks tomoro. Just print this voucher! http://bit.ly/cYqEh8 in reply to FairtradeUK #
New restaurant on site: Sizzling Scot,Edinburgh. New on Dalry Street serving traditional grub with a modern twist http://tinyurl.com/y95zhbg #
special ticket offer for Marco Pierre White Celtic Kitchen event in Glasgow http://bit.ly/afYhGj get it while it's hot #
Nick Nairn's new(ish) blog http://bit.ly/b0GZHo (via @thecookschool) #
New restaurant: My Big Fat Greek Kitchen, Edinburgh. A bistro on Brougham Street showcasing meze-style dining http://tinyurl.com/y9joock #
New restaurant: Al Dente, Glasgow. A stylish Italian on Stockwell St. offering old favourites and regional dishes http://tinyurl.com/ybjpwf6 #

Feb201021

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

there's still time to enter our competition to win tickets to Scottish Restaurant Awards faboo black tie dinner http://bit.ly/dtDD19 #
we've discovered something new already! @MerchantCity showing off a dif hidden gem everyday this week. today: Tatty Bon http://bit.ly/dhrOLV in reply to MerchantCity #
New restaurant on site: Monkey Bar, Glasgow. A trendy bar/restaurant on Bath Street with a wide and varied menu: http://tinyurl.com/ygulxcl #
wish we were having this for lunch RT @macsorleys Menu highlight today: Slow-cooked shin of Orkney Gold beef, creamy mash, Wild mushroom jus in reply to macsorleys #
and if that's turned your head you can book Biadh at McSorley's on 5pm http://bit.ly/9rMQlk #
RT @foodiesfestival For great pancake day ideas pick up a copy of Foodies magazine with recipes from fab chef @tiffanygoodall in reply to foodiesfestival #
thanks for the #followfriday @MerchantCity and right back at you! we've loved your Merchant City hidden gems this week in reply to MerchantCity #
we always forget when it's on: RT @southsidehap Farmers Market in Queen's Park, Glasgow this Saturday 10-2 in reply to southsidehap #
we have a winner! our Scottish Restaurant Awards competition is now closed, but it's not too late to get tickets http://bit.ly/dd0UaV #
how could you resist? RT @macsorleys Sweet tooth? 5pm.co.uk menu desserts: Warm date & Scottish toffee pudding, butter http://bit.ly/aFh5Sr in reply to macsorleys #
check out the 5pm Menu for @macsorleys here http://bit.ly/bKybBF (wish I had the pan seared chicken with artisan haggis *right now*) #
thanks for the #followfriday and back at you - great Glasgow tips this week from @HIGlasgow everybody! in reply to HIGlasgow #
what are all the cool kids up to in Glasgow and Edinburgh tonight? are there any fun events happening that we should know about? #
we know there's a free @elbasessions gig at the Liquid Ship in Glasgow - what else is happening? tell us! tell us! #
this sounds really fun RT @southsidehap Allotment is on tonight in Govan Shopping centre, 8pm - 11.45pm http://bit.ly/HTs8c in reply to southsidehap #
thanks @blottedcopybook we have not checked out Boteco Do Brasil but we've heard good things in reply to blottedcopybook #
thanks to @HIGlasgow for reminding us about the film festival, find out what's on here here http://bit.ly/bIgR7D in reply to HIGlasgow #
and we're doing a dining promotion with the Glasgow Restaurateurs Association and the Glasgow Film Festival here http://bit.ly/cq7QUn #
if you want to check out Boteco Do Brasil you can book through 5pm here http://bit.ly/aqbAzk (they've already got an impressive 4.1 rating!) #
RT @MrsMcDowall @Dundee4Haiti Concert to raise money for Oxfam's Haiti appeal tomorrow at 7pm in Dundee, still limited amount of tickets in reply to MrsMcDowall #
going over list of nominees for the Scottish Restaurant Awards - so many amazing places to eat! #

Feb201014

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

Valentine's dining offers page: http://www.5pm.co.uk/offers/valentines
handy if you've promised someone you'll book something nice.. #
liking @jamie_oliver's Valentine's recipe suggestions categorised by difficulty http://www.jamieoliver.com/ #
(although we'd suggest dining out, obviously) #
Feeling like you'd benefit from a little culture? this month at the Ramshorn Theatre http://tiny.cc/JJv31 (via @MerchantCity) in reply to MerchantCity #
win a pair of tickets to the Scottish Restaurant Awards! http://bit.ly/diBrbl #
woo, next grown up science night at @gsc1 this Friday! http://tiny.cc/sRJNM the last one was extremely fun (AND educational) #
New restaurant on site: Manna Mahal, Edinburgh. A new Indian restaurant offering a modern take on old favourites: http://tinyurl.com/y8pnw8o #
it's not too late to get a booking for Valentines Day! check out all our Valentines dining offers here http://bit.ly/8XpY1w #
New restaurant: Aubergine Restaurant and Grill Bar,Dundee. Stylish restaurant offering up fine traditional cusine http://tinyurl.com/ycsrg8t #
Scottish Foodies! don't forget to enter our competition to win tickets to the Scottish Restaurant Awards
http://bit.ly/a7AnlL #
oops, we're told that link didn't work, sorry! enter the Scottish Restaurant Awards competition here http://bit.ly/dtDD19 #

Feb201007

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

Haggis potstickers! http://bit.ly/bQk0MH from @hollowlegs
how yummy do they look? #
New restaurant on site: La Piazza, Edinburgh. A traditional Italian bistro situated in the capital's city centre: http://tinyurl.com/ycd3vz3 #
looking for Valentines dining inspiration? we've got all our Valentines offers on one handy page: http://www.5pm.co.uk/offers/valentines #
check out our new look blog: http://blog.5pm.co.uk/ same awesome content, but a snazzy new suit
what do you think? #
New restaurant on site: Biadh at MacSorleys Music Bar, Glasgow. A newly refurbished bar/restaurant on Jamica St http://tinyurl.com/y8qwby2 #
RT @gourmetbutcher Guess what's on the cover of our upcoming spring catalogue to win a "special" prize! Clue - it's NOT lamb! Get guessing.. in reply to gourmetbutcher #

Jan201031

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31

good morning food fans. does anyone else wish
it was still Sunday and they were tucking into a plate of these? http://bit.ly/7thP9n #
does anyone want to weigh in? RT @guardianfood What do you reckon neeps are? http://bit.ly/6bbNyw GO! #
neeps: not just for burns night. there's some great looking recipes at the bottom of this page http://bit.ly/7pGEFC #
this looks fun RT @NTSonline Knit? Sing? Come to Govan this weekend and knit or sing your way into our next Allotment: http://bit.ly/6ZfpO1 in reply to NTSonline #
sounds like a good Saturday! RT @Boudiche & Vivienne Westwood warehouse clearance this Saturday in Glasgow http://twitpic.com/zulv1 in reply to Boudiche #
half price tours of @MaryKingsClose with Forth One! http://ow.ly/10Cla fun AND educational! in reply to MaryKingsClose #
New restaurant: Celino's Italian Delicatessen Cafe Bar Pizzeria, Glasgow. A modern Italian near the city centre http://tinyurl.com/y89hbc7 #
RT @EdinburghZoo Have Valentine's Dinner at our elegant Mansion House and you could win a free wedding at the Zoo! http://bit.ly/aGhPxW in reply to EdinburghZoo #
sherbet dip dabs! http://yfrog.com/at2poj #
been paid yet? Handmade Haven with @GlgowCraftMafia is back at Mono this Sunday. We might just have to treat ourselves http://bit.ly/9v7fAQ #
New restaurant on site: Boteco Do Brasil, Glasgow. Brand new on Trongate, offering the moods and foods of Brazil http://tinyurl.com/ylgow6d #

Jan201024

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24

WIN an overnight stay at Channings, Edinburgh, visit http://www.foodiesfestival.com to enter! (via @foodiesfestival) in reply to foodiesfestival #
WIN a Californian wine tasting dinner for 10 at Calistoga. Pick up latest copy of Foodies mag for details & to enter (via @foodiesfestival) in reply to foodiesfestival #
if you've not already grab your free copy of @foodiesfestival's Foodies mag, it's got loads of gorgeous recipes, plus a competition from us! #
RT @eteaket Knitting group this Thursday 5.30-7pm (& every other Thurs). No exp necessary. Just turn up-we've got some spare equipment. in reply to eteaket #
New restaurant on site: Candy Bar at 185, Glasgow - A stylish bar/restaurant on Bath Street with an eclectic menu:http://tinyurl.com/ydstex9 #

Jan201017

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17

New restaurant on site! La Concha, Edinburgh. An Italian bistro, with a menu focusing on locally sourced produce: http://tinyurl.com/yewt7d6 #
New restaurant on site! Bath Street Pony, Glasgow. A new Mediterranean restaurant/bar located on Bath Street: http://tinyurl.com/ye5trh9 #
New restaurant on site! Calcutta Club, Cambridge. A modern Indian restaurant, serving varied regional cuisines: http://tinyurl.com/y86fthq #
http://yfrog.com/357ydokj lemon cake for brunch in 5pm Towers #
only 3 posts so far, but this could become a new favourite blog http://bit.ly/5GxKSn now if we can get a waffle iron for the 5pm kitchen... #
New restaurant on site: MacKenzies Restaurant, Colinton. A cosy restaurant serving up hearty traditional fayre: http://tinyurl.com/y8wqslz #
in a very soupy place right now because it's soooo cold. these recipes on channel 4's food site all look super yum http://bit.ly/502q3L #
New restaurant on site: Indian Gallery, Glasgow. A stylish traditional Indian restaurant on Sauchiehall Street: http://tinyurl.com/yjyhyvx #
We've got three new restaurants on site. The A Room....restaurants in Edinburgh serve the finest in Scottish cuisine. Links to follow. #
A Room in the Town - http://tinyurl.com/yahaqz4 A Room in the West End - http://tinyurl.com/yeeu3rt #
Last, but certainly not least, A Room in Leith http://tinyurl.com/ye3j8va #
has anyone picked up this month's free Foodies magazine? #

Jan201010

Alan

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10

RT @meemalee Sadly not a house made out of Cadbury's mini eggs but still cool RT @Dazzx: Amazing Mini Egg House http://bit.ly/7C7hmi in reply to meemalee #

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