Why Not Try...Michael Caines @ Abode Glasgow
Abode is a growing group of exclusive luxury hotels and restaurants that include city locations such as Canterbury, Exeter and Manchester. Each encompass the best of the world of fine dining from top Devon chef Michael Caines MBE and affordable luxur ...more
The Sugarvine BlogThe Restaurant Rules
In the Sunday Times recently food critic AA Gill positioned himself as Moses on the Mount and laid out his Ten Commandments for 'profitable dining' aimed at restaurateurs. To name but a few: 1. Do not open a restaurant because you love feeding peo ...see the full blog and reader comments
Ask The Chef Paul Heathcote
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to eleven restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.Whenever I steam white fish (coley etc) after a few minutes the water starts to boil over and spill out of the pan. I steam pretty much all my food, meat and vegetables, and this does not happen with any other kind of food, including non-white fish such as salmon. Can you tell me the reason, please, and more importantly how I can prevent this from happening? I have tried cleaning the steamer and pan and changing the water (several times) during the steaming process but as soon as soon as I put the fish back to steam and the water begins to boil, the pan starts to froth over again. Hope you can help. - Robert
New On The VineLatest Sugarvine Venues
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Scotland restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
The Gastrotourist Destination Restaurants
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Sharrow Bay, UllswaterThe CriticsWhat The Papers Say
Yes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
AA Gill, Sunday Times
Jay Rayner, The Observer
Matthew Norman, The Guardian
Giles Coren, The Times
Jasper Gerard, The Telegraph
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Special OffersDeals On Food & Rooms
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Scotland restaurants.
Online BookingBook Tables & Hotels
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants you can book in the Scotland area....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Reader RecommendedHave Your Say
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:The Staging Post, Aberdeen
More information on The Staging Post"i would recommend the staging post to everyone.there is a great atmosphere and children are also welcome. the food is really well priced and is home made and tasty."
Events CalendarWhat’s On & Where
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Thursday 18th March to Saturday 27th November
'Preserving The Nation' U.K. Tour Clippy is currently on tour with her unique 'Preserving the Nation' workshops at cookery schools across the U.K ...more
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- Monday 10th May | R. Nicol at The Stobs
Psychic Night Tickets for floor show £16.00 which includes a glass of wine and buffet. Readings also available at £14 for ...more
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- Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 16th June
The Original Bar Show Bar plays host to leading international brands as well as unique, specialist suppliers involving products and services f ...more
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- Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th June
BBC Summer Good Food Show Beat the winter blues and book a ticket to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham ...more
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- Monday 25th October | WHISKI Bar & Restaurant
Burns Night Supper Join us for a memorable Burns Night Supper to celebrate our national poet Robert Burns whose message of friendship and A ...more
News RoundupEar To The Ground
- Latest news for diners in the Scotland area.
- Gordon Ramsay is looking for Britain's best restaurant and he wants to know where you love to eat. Tell us about a hidden gem or a local culinary landmark. Who do you think deserves to be crowned Ramsay's Best Restaurant? Go to www.bestnominate. ...more
- The Scottish Restaurant Awards celebrate the outstanding creativity, customer service and top quality dining that is on offer throughout Scotland. The Peat Inn in Fife was awarded Restaurant of the Year where Leith's Restaurant Martin Wishart and Kings Wark pub also picked up accolades.
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