Every single person at 5pm Towers loves haggis, so we were cockahoop when Jo Macsween got in touch about doing a guest post on the blog. Loads of restaurants on 5pm do creative things with haggis, so we already know it’s not just...
Some of the 5pm gang were lucky enough to be invited along for a sneak preview of the new Wholefoods Market in Giffnock. I popped my Wholefoods cherry as I’ve never managed to check out the one in Kensington or any in the US so I...
Enjoyed this post on the Guardian’s Word of Mouth blog, about the traumas of sharing food brought on by recent trends for small plates like tapas. We’ve all been in Cafe Andaluz or Berits and Brown with a gannet who clears the...
Loving today’s recipe from eternal favourite Smitten Kitchen – Valentine’s brownies! They look cute AND delicious. I’d like to say I have my fingers crossed that I’ll be given some on Monday, but unfortunately...
If you want to help your favourite restaurants win a Scottish Restaurant Award you’d better get cracking because today is the last day for nominations. The Awards recognise and reward the very best restaurants across the below...
Just spotted this article about Asda launching a crisp sandwich. Is it wrong that I’m quite charmed by it? I used to love a crisp sandwich when I was a teenager. Not really attracted to their fish finger version though –...
This news article is from September last year, so forgive me if it’s old news, but I’ve just stumbled on it (via the Innocent Smoothies newsletter) and we enjoy a food curio on the 5pm blog. A farmer in China has developed...
We’re very excited at 5pm Towers because we have a tv campaign launching in STV’s Edinburgh region today! The television advert mentions all the great benefits of booking through 5pm and it’s going to be aired during some...
At 5pm Towers we’re always thinking of ways to bring you extra treats so we’re delighted to once again offer you a complimentary dram of Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky after your meal, when you book at...
Wee bit late but wanted to share with you the gorgeous cake (although not literally, obviously, we weren’t giving any of this baby away) delivered to us last week by afternoon tea emporium and best Twitter friends Loopy Lorna’s...
5pm is proud to sponsor the Scottish Restaurant Awards again this year. The Awards celebrate the outstanding creativity, customer service and top quality dining on offer throughout Scotland. The winners will be announced at a glittering...
The February issue of the free Foodies Magazine was distributed this weekend so get it while it’s hot (and there are still copies left). This month it includes features about Gordon Ramsey and Alicia Silverstone as well as tons of...
If you’re one of the thousands of parents who are fans of children’s food guru Annabel Karmel then you’ll definitely want to get along to Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery on the 22nd of April, where she will be the guest...
If you’ve not already picked it up don’t forget to look out for the latest free Foodies Magazine and enter our competition to win an overnight stay in Channings in Edinburgh. As well as this the magazine is also full of food...
When you’re into food Christmas and birthdays become somewhat predictable as your friends and loved ones immediately have a massive pool of easy gift ideas, and in general this is works out great for me. At the very least I’m...
If your place of work provides an eatery in a comfortable breakaway space for staff with healthy food to help recharge and fuel the batteries during your break then nominate them for the Healthy Workplace Restaurant of the Year before...
