Mr Foodie headed east to Edinburgh for the launch party of The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh recently. Located in the heart of the …
The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh opens!
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Finalists announced for Great British Cheese Awards
Great British Cheese Awards finalists Great British Cheese awards finalists have been announced with both retailers and producers recognised as well as cheese types. THE …
Recipe: Vegan Sweet Potato & Sweetcorn Chowder
I absolutely love making soup but was thinking that I’ve got into the habit of always adding some kind of meat to it for added …
Sunday lunch review: Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa
Treat yourself to a filling Sunday roast with sea views It was a bright sunny afternoon when we tried out the brand new Sunday lunch …
Event Preview: Martin Wishart at HOME
Chef Martin Wishart creates special menu for HOME and Social Bite Martin Wishart has created a special dinner menu for ‘HOME’ restaurant in Edinburgh. Martin …
Food Review and competition: Afternoon Tea at The Terrace, Hilton Grosvenor
Tea on The Terrace The recently opened ‘The Terrace’ within The Hilton Grosvenor hotel is the latest spot in Glasgow’s west end to offer afternoon …
Event Preview: Bucks Bar First Birthday
Buck’s 1st Birthday Party It’s the first cluckin’ birthday of Buck’s Bar this September weekend and they are celebrating with lots of fun. This Bank …
Foodie day trip to Vapiano, London
Edinburgh and Glasgow pre-opening recon! One of the best bits of the blog is getting to visit restaurants as they move into an area. Vapiano …
Event Preview: Vegfest UK, London 21st and 22nd Oct 2017
Advance tickets now on sale for one of UK’s biggest vegan consumer shows VegfestUK A grand total of around 13,500 visitors came to last year’s …
Recipe: Tortilla for brunch, lunch or a snack
This dinky little tortilla was inspired by a visit to Waitrose of all places. Whilst wandering around I spied a mini fry pan that I …
Food Review: Sail away with Scotts at Largs
Full steam ahead with seafood at Scotts A trip on the Lexus Lady to try out some appetising food from Scotts was a real treat. …
New look to Amber Regent in Glasgow
Amber Regent – serving Glasgow for 30 years! Celebrating a milestone birthday often means time for a new look and the Amber Regent on West …
Food Review: Potluck, Glasgow *Now PotBelly*
Excellent odds at Potluck If you remember where No Way Back (or Grianach before that) was on Nithsdale Road, you’ll know where Potluck is. If …
Event Preview: Best of The West Festival, Inverary
There’s no risk of festive-goers going hungry at this weekends Best Of The West Festival (BOWFest) – the family-friendly festival held in the grounds of …
Food review: Jesmond Dene House Hotel, Newcastle
Historic hotel restaurant in Newcastle Jesmond Dene House Hotel is a grand city mansion in northeast Newcastle, roughly three miles from the centre, but in 10 …
Recipe: MOR sausage and lentil pot
It might be summer in theory just now but the dull, damp weather has been making me want comfort food. However, comfort food doesn’t necessarily …
Food Review: John Long’s, Belfast
Belfast’s oldest fish & chip shop You can’t visit Belfast without visiting its oldest chippy – John Long’s. Operating since 1914, John Long converted part of …
News: Get baking for The Beatson!
GET YOUR ‘BAKE’ ON FOR BEATSON CANCER CHARITY Helen Vass, Scottish baking superstar, has teamed up with Beatson Cancer Charity to launch its latest fundraising …
Recipe: Fifteens (tray bake)
Inspired by a recent trip to Belfast where we had a reminder of how good Fifteen Cake (or simply Fifteens) is, I decided to make …
Event Preview: Stena Line supporting Stranraer Oyster Festival
Stena Line deal to visit Stranraer Oyster Festival Gerry company, Stena Line, has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the inaugural Stranraer Oyster Festival …
Summer of Music Afternoon Tea at Hilton Manchester
AFTERNOON TEA WEEK – SUMMER OF MUSIC AT CLOUD 23 As part of its packed ‘Summer of Music’ themed events Hilton Manchester Deansgate is hosting an …
UK Sausage Week Launched – get your butcher to enter!
The official UK Sausage Week website recently went live where Butchers and manufacturers can enter their sausages for the chance to win a UK Sausage …
Recipe: Courgette Tea Loaf
Perfect for an afternoon get together with friends It’s courgette season so you might be lucky enough to find courgettes cheap in the supermarket. …
Food Review: Boë Gin afternoon tea at Baby Grand
Sandwiches, cakes and cocktails at the Grand One of Glasgow’s hidden gems has a delicious afternoon tea offer just now with 5pm.co.uk. The Baby Grand …