Heineken have confirmed that, in the event of their bid to purchase 1900 pubs from Punch Taverns being successful, that they intend to work with …
HEINEKEN to Continue SIBA Scheme for Punch Licensees
New menu at Contini, Edinburgh
Contini bring modern Italian food home I’ve just had lunch at the refurbished Contini and it isn’t an overstatement to say that it was outstanding! …
Recipe: Lamb, Leek and Nigella Seed Casserole
This recipe is from the British Leek Association website and has been developed by Katriona MacGregor. Please visit to see their other recipes. Mr Foodie …
Food review: Caxton Grill at The St Ermin’s Hotel, London
Eating local, like a local in London Adam Handling’s former stomping ground, Caxton Grill, is located in the heart of Westminster, just behind New Scotland …
Food review: Buck’s Bar, 111 West Regent St, Glasgow
Buck’ing the trend We never made it to Jacker de Viande, Osteria Piero or Boozy Rouge for that matter. However, we have finally made it …
Drink: NB Gin BRIT Awards Limited Edition Bottles
From an East Lothian village to the glittering BRITs: NB Gin’s limited edition bottles for star-studded bash NB Gin are celebrating their third year as …
Recipe: Bonne Maman Valentine’s Chocolate Cake
Is there anything more romantic than getting something home-made? A card? Dinner? or this cake? Bonne Maman have this delicious cake recipe which I had …
Drink: Scotland’s Best Brewer Search Begins
SEARCH BEGINS FOR SCOTLAND’S BEST BREWER The Scottish Beer Awards, sponsored by Aldi, have been launched for its second year with a promise to …
Food: Temaki, Hope Street, Glasgow
When I heard that there was a new restaurant on the block and soon to be opening in Glasgow, I kind of rolled my eyes. …
Food review: Salt and Vinegar, 1044 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Did we land a big fish in Shawlands? Salt and Vinegar in Shawlands seemed to take forever to open, teasing us, with the brown paper …
Travel: Tourist Signs in Japan
Morioka Regional Development Bureau in northern Japan have created signs to help visitors with local customs and food. Its an initiative to help visitors who don’t …
Half term fun at St Enoch Centre
Who doesn’t love LEGO? Well we do and so do the St. Enoch Centre who have some activities for the school holidays this week. Bricks …
Where to celebrate International Scotch Day in Glasgow
International Scotch Day is an initiative of Diageo who will be celebrating the birthday of Alexander Walker (Pioneer of Johnnie Walker whisky) by celebrating all …
Event Preview: Glasgow Whisky Festival
Tickets released in March Glasgow Whisky Festival have announced a change to this year’s programme – two sessions instead of the one! Session 1 will …
Travel: Finding out about Delft pottery
Pottering about in Delft Now visiting a pottery isn’t the most rock ‘n’ roll thing to do on holiday. However, we were visiting The Hague …
Event review: An audience with Nick Nairn
Dinner, bed, breakfast, celebrity chef? Check! January is a cold dreich month, so when I was invited to An Audience with Nick Nairn at the Double …
Event: Craft Beer Festival at Edinburgh Biscuit Factory 26-28th May
Edinburgh is the setting for global craft beer gathering Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival which will be held on the …
Menu for The Duchess of Argyle released
This week saw the announcement of the opening of The Duchess of Argyle for this Saturday and now here we have their menu. Anything take …
New Aparthotel for Glasgow
DRG add to their growing portfolio Known mostly for their restaurants, such as Amarone, Anchor Line and much more, DRG have unveiled plans for a …
Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards – Winners Announced
Today (1st February) saw The Q Guild of Butchers Smithfield Awards held at the prestigious surroundings of the Ironmongers Hall in London. Attended by the …
Event: Cuban Kindness Charity Dinner Thursday 2nd February
Cuban Kindness Charity Dinner at Revolucion de Cuba Recently opened Revolucion de Cuba (see our post about the opening) are fundraising for Glasgow Children’s Hospital …
Recipe: Creamed Broccoli
Tired of trees? Then here is a creamy alternative take that will change your opinion on broccoli forever. It also has the advantage of using …
5 Chinese New Year Traditions
It’s Chinese New Year on Saturday 28th January and we’ve put together, with the help of our Chinese sister-in-law, some traditions to help you …
Recipe: Creamed Cauliflower
Cauliflower cheese is nice, but there are many other ways to cook this great vegetable. Creamed cauliflower is one of them. Creamed cauliflower does not taste …