Scotland is well known for its whisky, salmon, game and shellfish but a new publication aims to put the country’s chocolatiers on the map. The Chocolate Larder: The Guide to the Chocolatiers of Scotland is the latest addition to The...
[][1]Hot Rum Cow beer: no cows were used in the production of this beer. You’ve got to like the drinks magazine Hot Rum Cow. While most drinks mags are content to merely write about interesting beers, wines and spirits, this...
[][1]La Bonne Auberge: fancy a pre-show platter? La Bonne Auberge brasserie at Holiday Inn Glasgow has introduced a fresh platter option for those looking for a lighter meal. Featuring king prawn with sweet chilli sauce, haggis bon bon,...
If one neighbourhood could claim to be “Glasgow’s Little Italy” the Merchant City would surely be the top contender. The stylish area slightly east of the city centre is home to a number of Italian restaurants, most of...
[][1]The pumps are primed at Drygate. The 5pm Dining blog is getting all flustered about the imminent launch of Drygate, the new brewery, bar and restaurant on Glasgow’s Duke Street. Scheduled to open on Saturday 10th May, the project is...
[][1]The Surgeon’s Hall is again the venue for the Edinburgh Whisky Stramash. Like whisky? Yes? Then you will probably already know that Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month gets underway in May. There are loads of events...
[][1]Rascals’ Messy Burger is not misnamed. The 5pm Dining blog has recently been pondering why the Glasgow burger boom hasn’t seemed to travel across the M8. Of course, there are loads of places in the capital selling burgers but...
http://youtu.be/ZZ9OLuoDSpY Rather like Edith Piaf, the 5pm Dining blog ne regrette rien. Except perhaps that large wedge of Camembert we rather unwisely demolished just before bedtime last night. We’re certain that you won’t regret...
[][1]The eye-catching interior at the Bread Street Brasserie. Just a quickie to point out that the Bread Street Brasserie is holding one of its extremely popular vegan nights on Thursday 10th April. A tremendous three course meal is yours...
[][1]Dundee’s new Malmaison is giving a new lease of life to one of the city’s more famous buildings. Spring must be in the air as new bar, restaurants and hotels are popping up faster than daffodils fed on a diet of...
[][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...
[https://www.youtube.com/embed/CP7UHiZvS-g?feature=oembed] October 5pm.co.uk launches a new advertising campaign on STV. The initial ads are part of a wider collaboration with STV… STV launch their new City Apps – apps for iPhone...
[][1]Hervè the food truck is at the heart of Loving Food Welcome back blog fans. We hope you had a lovely Christmas. Here’s the second part of the blog’s 2013 culinary reminiscences. April Loving Food launch their food truck...
[][1]Scandinavian style open sandwiches are part of the offer at Leith’s Flying Dog So yesterday the 5pm Dining blog was havering about the way in which Glasgow has embraced the gourmet street food/BBQ craze with much more gusto than...
[][1]Noodles for breakfast. A surefire hangover cure? The 5pm Dining blog liked this cheeky wee PR stunt from the Kabuto Noodle people. The company is trialling what it calls the ultimate hangover service – the Kab-U-To Work.See what they...
[][1]Black Cow Vodka is made in West Dorset Some readers may recall the Knorr stock cube ads which involved a hapless bloke marvelling at the mysteries of his wife’s soup. The dim-witted husband was perplexed as to how his wife could...
