[][1]Heston Blumenthal: not many people are confident that they can cook like him Did you get a cookbook for Christmas? Have you used it yet? Think you ever will? The pesto and pasta maker Sacla’ commissioned a survey looking into...
[][1]The 5pm Blog gazes into the future Yesterday, the 5pm blog blurted out our own predictions for what might be on our plates in 2013. Today, we’ll take a look at what actual industry experts are saying. Naturally, you...
What rocked your taste buds in 2012? As we get ready to see in the New Year, the 5pm blog looks back at the foodie stories which made the news over the last twelve months. August 2012 The Hilton Glasgow celebrated 20 years in business by...
Continuing our culinary round-up of 2012, we look at what happened on our plates in the months of May to July. May 2012 Man v Food style challenges seemed plentiful last year. Glasgow’s Grill Room, part of 29 Royal Exchange Square,...
Yesterday, we blogged about the Hogmanay Ceilidh Dinner taking place at the Trades Hall in Glasgow. Today, we’re shifting across the M8 and taking look at Drambuie’s Extraordinary Hogmanay. The drinks brand is taking up residence in the...
[][1]In the event of a nuclear winter, foraging will become more fashionable According to the ancient Mayans and numerous assorted fruit loops, the world is going to end on Friday. It’s unfortunate timing – the 5pm Christmas...
[][1]Williams Bros is just one of the independent Scottish brewers which has had a great year The 5pm blog is usually more concerned with restaurants than bars but since our diet seems to be mainly liquid at this time of year, we thought...
One of the most interesting categories at the Glasgow Restaurant Awards is the Greenest Restaurant prize. The shortlist for the award comprises the recently opened Cup Tea Lounge, Urban Bar and Brasserie plus the newly refurbished Bonne...
I’m a Celebrity… Whatever… Strictly…Meh… the most gripping competition in town is the 2012 Glasgow Restaurant Awards. Organised by the Glasgow Restaurant Association (GRA) in partnership with Glasgow City Marketing...
This is the 5pm blog’s first December posting – a respectable point at which to look ahead to the festive season and guess which foods are likely to be testing our belts over the next few weeks. If this article in The Mail is...
[][1]The Arran Malt Orkney Bere: not like other malts Whisky gift ideas are ten a penny at the moment but this one from the Isle of Arran Distillers was an attention-grabber in the run up to Christmas. The distillers have joined forces...
[][1]Time for the mo’ to go As Movember draws to a close, it’s a time of mixed emotions. Those of us with magnificent, waxed, handlebar moustaches may be sorry to see them go. Those with patchy, ginger bum fluff are more...
Really not sure about the logo but the 5pm blog likes the look of The Hanging Bat, a new Edinburgh bar which seems in tune with the trend for hip but thoughtful real ale pubs. Local food The Lothian Road bar is connected to The...
[][1]It’s hands-on at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School As you may have surmised, Christmas is coming. Sure, you can try and hide or just ignore it but, sooner or later, you’re going to have to face the tinsel. If you are on...
The comedy TV channel Gold are launching a new series tonight called Bring Me Morecambe & Wise. It will feature rare and unseen footage of Britain’s favourite comedy duo alongside the much loved extracts they are most famous for. How...
[][1]Chaophraya has great views of Edinburgh Castle Chaophraya Thai restaurant and the Palm Sugar bar opened officially in Edinburgh last night. The £1.2m project is based in the rooftop premises on Castle Street which originally housed...
