[][1]Gary Goldie is putting his name above the door at a new venture in Oban So, we were going to blog about decoding the secret hand signals used by waiting staff and then we learned that Gary Goldie is to take charge of the kitchens at...
[][1]Howlin’ Wolf: inspiration for a new blues bar on Bath Street. The blues, like real ale and beards, were once the preserve of middle aged men who couldn’t handle the adrenaline rush of collecting train numbers. That may be...
[][1]The Meat Bar Burger: meat, burgers and bars pretty much sums up Glasgow’s dominant restaurant trends in 2013. July Glasgow’s bid to become the most carnivorous Scottish city takes another step forward as Burger Meats...
[][1]Laila’s Bistro by night Knocked off for the festive period? Looking to try some of Edinburgh’s latest new restaurants and bars before the turkey tsunami strikes? Step this way… First up, we have Laila’s...
[][1]The outside terrace at Wagamama Aberdeen means diners can noodle in the open air. Christmas may be less than a week away but the restaurateurs and bar owners of Aberdeen aren’t slowing down. The Wagama chain of Asian...
[][1]Buddy’s Bar Diner Grill: now open It’s been a long time in the pipe line but Buddy’s Bar Diner Grill opened last night on Pollokshaws Road. The Skirving Street takeaway, now just over a year old, was a finalist in...
[][1]The chicken terrine comes with a gingerbread sandwich and piccalilli at Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway After last night’s launch party, Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway is now open for business on Edinburgh’s North West...
The Edinburgh restaurant scene expanded recently with the launch of Apiary Restaurant. Taking over the Newington premises formerly occupied by Metropole, it promises modern British grub. They do all their own smoking and pickling,...
[][1]The White Elephant: hard to miss To be honest, new restaurants and bars are proliferating in Glasgow faster than the 5pm Dining blog can scribble them up. No sooner do we hit the publish button then something else pops up – all...
[][1]Skinny’s Thai beef burger: the name may be Skinny’s but the burgers are fat. We don’t know whether it’s because the economy is looking up or because someone has dropped something into the water but Glasgow has...
[][1]The Devil’s Advocate: winter warmer in Edinburgh’s Old Town The last week has seen a couple of interesting, new bars open in Edinburgh. Tucked away on Advocates Close, just off the Royal Mile, is the Devil’s...
[][1]Mark Greenaway to open second Edinburgh restaurant in Stockie Award-winning chef Mark Greenaway has just announced plans to open a second Edinburgh restaurant. Due to open in early December, Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway is...
[][1]Marco Pierre White is bringing his Anglo-French food to Dumfries This 5pm Dining blog scribbler has just returned from a fortnight’s holiday to find an inbox stuffed with juicy nuggets of food news which we will be dropping into...
[][1]Cocktails on tap are one of the draws up on The Hill As Take That so astutely noticed, everything changes. Especially Glasgow’s restaurant and bar scene. Courtesy of Roy Beer’s West End blog we learn that Le Bistro...
[][1]Bread Meats Bread: taking the humble piece to infinity and beyond The 5pm Dining blog is looking forward to visiting Glasgow’s Bread Meats Bread in the near future. After a turbulent genesis, the St Vincent Street venue opens...
[][1]The handsome interior of 200 St Vincent Street Tomorrow, the 5pm Big Deal has a good looking offer on afternoon tea at the rooftop restaurant at 200 St Vincent Street. The offer is for two people and a glass of Champagne is included....
