In a competitive industry, pretentiousness quite often rears its not particularly attractive head, detracting from a core offering and bizarrely misleading the end consumer. Not…
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The Rialto Coffee Company
Refreshing to be invited to review this small town coffee shop, I was both surprised and comforted to discover a return to traditional values, with…
The Creagan Inn
A gathered crowd, buzzing with anticipation for the nightly event, greeted us at The Creagan Inn last week; all congregated with one common purpose; expectation…
Champany Inn – Pol Roger 2004 Scottish Launch
An honour indeed to be invited to Restaurant of the Year 2013, and even more so to attend one of the Champagne calendar’s more recognised…
Acarsaid Hotel
Long established and recently having undergone a complete refurbishment , The Acarsaid Hotel in Pitlochry has relaunched and once again presents a welcome abode for…
Nonna’s Kitchen
An old Edinburgh favourite; previously The Patio, in the city’s New Town; has been relocated by the Stornaiuolo family to Morningside, under the name “Nonna’s…
The Allanton Inn
A recent visit for dinner, following a search for a country pub type establishment; offering a good menu and excellent wines; the Allanton Inn ticked…
The Tower Restaurant
A well hidden discovery in the city’s Chamber Street, the Tower Restaurant has probably the most unassuming, yet impressive frontage of any current Edinburgh restaurant….
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie
An afternoon at the theatre seemed like the perfect time to visit The Brasserie at Harvey Nichols, aptly named, Forth Floor Restaurant in Edinburgh. A…
The Blue Goose Country Pub
Hurrah it’s Sunday! My thoughts precisely when the end of last week arrived, following six days of cramming, evening work and ultimately, ticking items off…
Poppies Garden Centre, Gift Shop and Shore Side Tea Room
You could be mistaken for thinking that Poppies is merely a small garden nursery, and with a fairly well hidden entrance which is easy to…
Angels With Bagpipes
The uniquely named Angels with Bagpipes has quickly established itself on the Edinburgh upmarket restaurant scene and just as quickly earned an enviable reputation for…