Ibérica Glasgow: authentic pintxos are just one of their specialities. Pic: [Facebook][1]. Ibérica Glasgow has just celebrated its first year in business by having a bit of a bash. We went along for jelly and cake. Well, we say jelly and...
New restaurants in Edinburgh: Nico Simeone is bringing his innovative dishes to the capital. Pic: [Facebook][1]. New restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh? We got ’em. Larger operators – for example the Di Maggio Restaurant...
Chinese New Year is celebrated this weekend. Banana Leaf on Cambridge Street has some delicious ways to celebrate. Pic: [Facebook][1]. The Chinese New Year gets underway this week and we have a few mouth-watering suggestions for how to...
Fife Whisky Festival is on Saturday 10th March. The inaugural Fife Whisky Festival is being held in Cupar on Saturday 10th March. The event will take place in the Corn Exchange with two sessions over the course of the day. The first...
Forgotten to get a St Valentine’s present? Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian can help. To be honest, if you are still to sort out something for St Valentine’s Day – Newsflash! It’s today!...
Looking for Glasgow events with a food and drink twist? Look no further. First up, we bring you news of the vegan pop-up market taking place in the Tron on Wednesday 21st February from 5pm to 9pm. An array of Scotland’s finest vegan...
Joe & ‘Za pizzeria will be serving pizzas topped with Valentine’s Day messages. Valentine’s Day is a lovely idea but it does lead to some strange suggestions. As you might imagine, here at 5pm Dining, we think that dinner in a...
Featuring dishes from some of Glasgow’s top chefs, Taste of Glasgow is a recipe book designed to raise funds for Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children 1st. A Taste of Glasgow provides a unique collection of the city’s...
New restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh: Finn and Bear – if you go down to Leith today, you’re in for a big surprise. Have you heard all about the latest new restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh? Thanks to a dedicated army of...
Like cheese? You will love Cheese Fest Edinburgh. Cheese Fest takes place in Edinburgh this week but you’ll need to brie fast as tickets are selling out. The two day event is being held at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 10th and...
There is a sushi master class at Yen Oriental this Friday. Pic: [Yen Facebook][1]. Yen Oriental is holding a sushi master class on Friday. Many people like to see out the winter by doing something new. Lots of people join a gym; take up...
Casa de Mara: taking shape on Eyre Place in Edinburgh. Pic: Facebook. Soon-to-open Casa de Mara will feature home-style Spanish cooking. Rapidly taking shape on Edinburgh’s Eyre Place, Casa de Mara is a new Spanish restaurant. The...
Tofu: the vegan Viagra? Pic: [Wiki][1]. Apparently, vegans are more likely to cheat on their partners than meat-eaters. No wait, come back. It must be true because it says so in this press release from IllicitEncounters.com And before we...
Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns to the Biscuit Factory after last year’s debut. Pic: [Facebook][1]. Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival returns to the Biscuit Factory over the Bank Holiday weekend, 25-27 May. Combining a world class...
Malones Irish Bars are back in Edinburgh with a new branch on Morrison Street. The new Malones in Edinburgh is set in the premises formerly occupied by Diane’s Pool Hall. After a reported £1m refurbishment, the new venture launched...
Fazenda Bar & Grill have announced they will open Fazenda Edinburgh restaurant on Friday 23rd February. The 7000sq foot George Street has had a £2m refurbishment. The Brazilian restaurant will have 175 covers with a 40 seat bar and a...
