Drams ahoy! The National Whisky Festival is this weekend
The National Whisky Festival will be held in Glasgow's SWG3 as part of Celtic Connections on Saturday 26 January. ...
Around Scotland archives
£28 for a cauliflower steak?
A two person meal of roasted cauliflower costing £28 has caused outrage. We think the 5pm January Dining sale provides better value at £12 for a two or three course meal. ...
Teriyaki pork recipe to make January zing
Quality Meat Scotland are promoting Specially Selected Pork as a key ingredient in a healthy diet. ...
Soup season in full swing
Soup is comfort in a bowl but which is Scotland's favourite? ...
Is it time to revamp January?
January badly needs an image makeover. Let’s stop viewing the post-festive period as a drudge and fill it with a little bit of magic instead… ...
New Year resolut... nah
All or nothing New Year resolutions are not for everybody. ...
Food Trends 2019 - Part II
What effect will Brexit have on the restaurant trade? Clue: it ain't good. ...
2019 Food trends - Part 1
The 5pm Dining blog predicts the food trends of 2019 ...
2018 food forecasts - did we get it right?
Food trends. Last year we predicted that plant-based diets would go mainstream. We were right but how is it playing out? ...
Looking for last minute presents? We got you!
5pm Christmas Gifts make last minute present buying simple. ...
Merry Christmas Errington Cheese!
Errington Cheese are planning a merry Christmas after reappointing two members of staff it was forced to make redundant during its legal battle with South Lanarkshire Council. ...
Hangovers and how to avoid them
Sensible drinking avoids hangovers but here is what to do if things slide over the festive season. ...
Food news round-up: The Pantry at Dovecot and lots and lots of whisky
New Edinburgh opening and rare single malts are released - it's the latest 5pm Food blog. ...
Ding dong! All the new bars and restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Ho ho ho! Santa has delivered some new bars and restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh. ...
Krug: Tails of the Sea
Krug Champagne House has teamed up with two Scottish restaurants to showcase how well their Grande Cuvée pairs with fish. ...
Food fashions not so fickle
Kombucha comes and kombucha will go. Is poke in or out? Does anyone remember what cronuts were? Does it matter? Food fashions may be fleeting but our favourite meals endure down through the years. ...