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Paul Gunning to host Captain’s Table Dinner on Fingal
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Paul Gunning to host Captain’s Table Dinner on Fingal

6 August 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0
Paul Gunning to host exclusive Captain’s Table dinner aboard Fingal in Edinburgh Award-winning Scottish chef Paul Gunning will host an [Read more]
Scottish Restaurateur Named Among UK’s Top Sommeliers
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Scottish Restaurateur Named Among UK’s Top Sommeliers

26 June 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0
Scottish Restaurateur Named Among UK’s Top Sommeliers   Killiecrankie House co-owner Matilda Tsappis rises to number 20 in prestigious national [Read more]
Review of Ayllu, Affordable fine dining in London
UK

Review of Ayllu, Affordable fine dining in London

17 March 2026 Hells Gibson 0
Affordable Fine Dining at Ayllu I rarely find myself in Paddington, if I can help it. It’s always felt like [Read more]
Celestia Edinburgh Review
Edinburgh

First time at Celestia Edinburgh, Indian fine dining review

24 February 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0
Reach for the star-ters then mains at Celestia We are big fans of the cooking of Mohammed Abbas, having enjoyed [Read more]
UK

Pentonbridge Inn, Cumbria 8-course menu review

29 January 2026 Mr Foodie 0
Bordering on foodie heaven Once a coaching inn on the England-Scotland border, The Pentonbridge Inn is named after the bridge [Read more]
the mint room bath soft shell crab starter
Indian

The Mint Room, Bath – Food Review

14 October 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Indian fine dining in Bath While in Somerset for a few days, we were invited to visit The Mint Room, [Read more]
edinbane lodge outside
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New choice menu available at Edinbane Lodge

21 February 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
New Choice Menu available at Edinbane Lodge The new Choice Menu will run alongside the Edinbane Lodge signature Tasting Menu. [Read more]
killiecrankie house lunch review
Fine Dining

Killiecrankie House lunch review

11 February 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Take the leap to Killiecrankie House There is no star yet at Killiecrankie House, however it seems like it may [Read more]
claude bosi at bibendum michelin house chelsea london
London

Claude Bosi at Bibendum, London review (Closed)

17 March 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
image Martin Wishart
Edinburgh

Delicious New Spring menu at Martin Wishart

11 March 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Spring is here at Martin Wishart in Edinburgh A new four course spring menu at Martin Wishart, where he has [Read more]
fhior scallop toast
Edinburgh

Mixtapes, new concept at Fhior, Edinburgh

18 February 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Mixtapes by Fhior is a regular, informal dining experience, where you can experience rare and unusual ingredients in an intimate restaurant setting.

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An Cala Ciùin, fine dining in Tobermory
Scotland

An Cala Ciùin, fine dining in Tobermory

1 February 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
When the term ‘hidden gem’ really is worth using The term ‘hidden gem’ is bandied about far too often these [Read more]
Kuzina Greek restaurant Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Kuzina, Edinburgh Greek Fine Dining Restaurant

27 January 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
A fusion of traditional Greek dishes served in a fresh new way We love Greek food, or what we know [Read more]
Cardinal_Tomás_Credit_ Stephen Lister
Edinburgh

Cardinal – New fine dining restaurant for Edinburgh

19 January 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Tomás Gormley to open Cardinal in Edinburgh this March Scottish chef Tomás Gormley will launch Cardinal; an intimate, fine dining [Read more]
tobermory mish hotel
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An Cala Ciùin Fine Dining Restaurant in Tobermory

30 November 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
Fine dining restaurant for Tobermory New Restaurant An Cala Ciùin is open at The Mishnish Hotel, the distinctive yellow (and [Read more]
dean banks at the pompadour fish
Edinburgh

Review: Budget Pre theatre tasting menu in Edinburgh Dean Banks at The Pompadour, Edinburgh

11 August 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
Budget-friendly pre theatre fine dining tasting menu The Pompadour is one of Edinburgh’s most famous restaurant names.  For many years [Read more]
helene darroze at the connaught
London

Helene Darroze at the Connaught

9 August 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
Three-star Michelin dining in the heart of Mayfair, London Since opening in 2008, Helene Darroze’s flagship restaurant at The Connaught [Read more]

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