Food and Drink
The Skinny food and drink guide. We bring you restaurant reviews offering an alternative take on food writing, from the visual food column to the annual Food and Drink Survey. Monthly food and drink news keeps you up to date with the latest in food.
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eteaket
Eteaket owner and founder, Erica Moore, is passionate about tea. From central Edinburgh, her boutique and café supplies more than forty different type... Read more »| 03 Jul 2009 -
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The Skinny Whisky Guide: Old Pulteney
The Skinny continues its magical distillery tour with a visit up north to Wick. Read more »| 03 Jul 2009 -
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The Arches Restuarant
The Arches gets things off to a bad start. After being half heartedly deposited in a quiet corner of the restaurant, with some vague jabbing at the specials ... Read more »| 03 Jul 2009 -
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Southside Flavours
One of the highlights of the Southside Festival’s al fresco extravaganza in Queen’s Park this weekend is sure to be the tastebud-teasing Southsid... Read more »| 19 May 2009 -
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The Skinny Whisky Guide
Let us take you gently by the hand on a journey exploring Scotland’s greatest gift to the world (no, not Snow Patrol or The Krankies). Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
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Picnic Time: Fine Outdoor Places to Eat Finely
That first bit of sunshine has started peeking through the clouds and it's more than enough of an excuse to get us tearing off our tops and downing Tennents for breakfast. Dust off the Scotch Eggs and follow The Skinny to some of our favourite al fresco hotspots Read more »| 21 Apr 2009
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Joseph Pearce's Review
Joseph Pearce’s is my German flatmate’s favourite Edinburgh hangout. I think the affection is based on a sense of loyalty to the northern (contin... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
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The Living Room
At the heart of Glasgow’s business district, the Living Room is worth seeking out. The menu is seasonal and each restaurant in this national chain is u... Read more »| 20 Apr 2009 -
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Soft Sell: Scottish Drinking without the Poison
With the threat of a rise in alcohol prices looming, Ruth Marsh checks out some booze-free alternatives from Scotland without, astonishingly, having one sip of Irn Bru. Read more »| 23 Mar 2009 -
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It Mussels Be Love: Romantic Foods for Getting Fresh
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, Louise Loftus heads to Loch Fyne to sample Scotland's indigenous aphrodisiac (no, not Buckfast) Read more »| 23 Jan 2009 -
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Devon Sent: A Foodie Tour in the South-West of England
An insiders guide to North Devon's hidden foodie gems - a credit crunch trip that's cheap, cheerful and away from the madding crowds. Read more »| 17 Dec 2008 -
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Chez Pierre
Chez Pierre, on Edinburgh's Eyre Place, is an unimposing sort of place. Light and modern without a hint of twee save for the Christmas decorations - but then... Read more »| 17 Dec 2008 -
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Wasabi, Monkey Tea and Advocaat- Must Be Xmas!
Debbie Martin and Ruth Marsh hunt down some festive foodie treats and, whether they’re from Hawaii or the Inner Hebrides, they’re all just a mouse click away. Read more »| 03 Dec 2008 -
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The Lansdowne Bar and Kitchen, Glasgow
A safe bet for solid, confident pub classics... Read more »| 30 Oct 2008 -
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The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The black and gold décor slaps you like a weighty studded leather paddle. Not necessarily an unpleasant experience... Read more »| 29 Oct 2008