I was in a treat last week when I attended the Edinburgh Grand and the Register Club’s Inaugural Supper Club, in the splendour of its penthouse suite, with its amazing city views. The first of these monthly supper clubs was hosted by Bristol-based chefs, Josh Eggleton, Head Chef at Michelin…
You know when you’re invited to an event at l’escargot blanc in Edinburgh’s West End that it’s going to be a good night. With its friendly downstairs bar, Bar A Vin and its lofty upstairs restaurant with its lively French atmosphere, it always provides a down-to-earth welcome with hearty food…
Steak, ash-baked neeps and tatties, marrow bone Lorne sausage and, in the top right corner, A Red, Red Rose. Of which I had three.
Hawksmoor does a good steak; Johnny Walker does a good whisky*. I was excited to be invited to a Burns night feast that Hawksmoor Johnny Walker threw. I found a meat-eating friend, donned my only tartan garment and set out to enjoy the evening. And did I!
The Gin Lounge
I was out and about at the weekend at the Gin Lounge’s first ever stand alone Festival at the Assembly Rooms. With the lovely company of the Social Bitches and Sharon from Bite Magazine, there really wasn’t a better way to spend a Saturday.
The Secret to Blending Whisky with Wemyss Malts
I know it’s a school night but it’s also the start of Edinburgh Cocktail Week (15th-21st October) and I couldn’t resist the invitation to ‘The Secret to Blending Whisky” masterclass, courtesy of Wemyss Malts.
This year’s Edinburgh Fringe 2018 officially starts today. With 3,548 shows taking place across all genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including foodies. I’ve taken the hassle out of working your way through the programme and bring you my selection of food-related shows to tempt you during the next…
They say every day’s a school day and so it was when I attended a cocktail master class at the American Bar at the award winning and very beautiful Voodoo Rooms, one of Edinburgh’s hidden gems, that’s steeped in history – be sure to check out the graffiti on the…
The Scotch Whisky Experience, the attraction tucked into Castlehill next to the Witchery and opposite the Camera Obscura, turns 30 this year. I worked there as a tour guide back in my student days. When I was invited to take a tour and have a cheese and whisky pairing, I…
When you get an invitation to anything at Cafe St Honoré, you say yes. The restaurant is lovely and chef Neil Forbes’ work is always excellent. This Tuesday, he hosted the Scottish launch of One Planet Plate, an initiative from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The combination of great food…
At a loose end this weekend? No plans? Why not head to Summerhall for the annual Juniper Festival, the biggest celebration of all things gin, which starts tonight and runs through until Sunday.
