[][1]The Centotre bar tenders are ready to rock the cocktail list Centotre on Edinburgh’s George Street re-opened last night after a refresh of its interior. The popular Italian restaurant is celebrating its tenth year in business...
[][1]Graeme Pallister: busy, busy man Graeme Pallister is the chef owner at 63 Tay Street in Perth as well as being the executive chef at the city’s Parklands Hotel. He recently won the Chef of the Year award from Catering in Scotland, the...
[][1]The humble spoon: about to change forever? The Times has an interesting article today (firewall) drawn on a piece of research in the Flavour journal. The basic thrust of it is that the colour of cutlery changes the way that food...
[][1]Not for triskaidekaphobes There are a number of cities in the world which are real drinkers’ cities and Edinburgh is one of them. From ancient howfs hidden down dark closes to the shiny cocktail emporiums of George Street, the...
[][1]The Scottish Game Fair: a day out for country lovers and their dogs The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair takes place in a couple of weekends. Now in its 25th year, it’s the go-to event for all sorts of country...
[][1]Dennis Malcolm: there isn’t much he doesn’t know about whisky The 5pm blog had a memorable night recently at a whisky dinner for Dennis Malcolm, a man who was happily celebrating half a century in the whisky...
[][1]The 110 Restaurant in Fountainbridge has just launched new menus Changes are afoot at the 110 Restaurant in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge. The restaurant is attached to the Gentings Casino and, as before, they are running set...
Lovely article in the Guardian stating the case for waiting as a career rather than a stop gap. It should be read alongside this one which blends dating advice with restaurant etiquette. ...
[][1]Martin Morales is taking ceviche around the UK The Peruvian dish of ceviche, or fish ‘cooked’ in citrus juices, has been one of the hottest trends on the London restaurant scene for around a year or so. Chef Martin Morales is one of...
[][1]Graeme Pallister: one of Perth’s most talented pan-rattlers We have a couple of rather cool looking events and promotions which you may want to book in for over the next few weeks. First up is the Highland Park Dinner which is...
[][1]Fringes will be in fashion at this year’s Royal Highland Show Having first taken place in 1822, the Royal Highland Show is gearing up for its 173rd staging this week. It will be held in Ingliston, Edinburgh, from Thursday 20th...
[][1]If only all tennis matches featured this much cake… Wimbledon begins next week and One Square at the Sheraton Grand in Edinburgh have been getting in the mood with some nifty pastry shots. Their Pastry Chef has created a...
[][1]Zubrowka: smells of fresh hay but more fun than mowing the lawn Your 5pm blogger was recently at a vintage vodka tasting hosted by Zubrowka, makers of the original Polish bison grass vodka. Led by vodka expert Ian Wisniewski, it put...
[][1]A steak master class could make your Dad’s day on Sunday The days of Dad going out to work while Mum cooked dinner went the way of the Dodo some years back. In the 21st century, any Dad is expected to be able to rustle up a...
[][1]Barolo Grill’s stylish interior It’s Father’s Day on Sunday and if you haven’t already ransacked the piggybank for your Dad then don’t worry – we’ve got your back. Barolo Grill is one of Glasgow’s finest steak...
[][1]Edinburgh’s Mithas have been at the winner’s podium again Congratulations to Mithas. The Leith-based restaurant took down the Best of Edinburgh and the Restaurant of the Year awards at last night’s Scottish Curry...
