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The Skinny Cocktail Column: August
The Sou’wester James Sutherland from 56 North created this ginny, watermelonny variation on a mojito especially for us, and it sure was tasty. He let ... Read more »| 03 Aug 2010 -
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Eat The Festival
In town for the Festivals? Don’t want to blow valuable ticket cash on overpriced Royal Mile tourist grub or resort to dodgy burger vans? Let the friendly Skinny locals give you their insiders tips on the best, budget-friendly places to chow down Read more »| 01 Aug 2010 -
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The Skinny Cocktail Column: July
Classic Dry Martini For July our cocktail comes from the Traverse Theatre Bar, where manager Steven Simpson made us a variation on the classic martini, poun... Read more »| 17 Jul 2010 -
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A Festival Of Food
From grub on offer at our major festivals to specialist foodie gatherings, Scotland's finest foods are coming out to party this month Read more »| 08 Jul 2010 -
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Here For The Beer
Here comes the sun! The Skinny's guide to the best al fresco drinking spots in Edinburgh & Glasgow Read more »| 21 Jun 2010 -
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The Skinny Cocktail Column: June
Summer Lovin’ For June our recipe comes from mixologist Ben Murdoch at Tonic, who created this long summer cocktail to be sipped in the evening sun. H... Read more »| 09 Jun 2010
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Ice Cream Wars
As summer approaches we find out who gives you the best licks for your lolly Read more »| 03 May 2010 -
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The Skinny Cocktail Column: May
The Clapham Connection The first of The Skinny’s Cocktail Columns comes from mixologist Toby Darroch at Tigerlily, who created this refreshing, zesty ... Read more »| 28 Apr 2010 -
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Fresh Brews
A rash of design-conscious cafes with innovative menus have been springing up around Glasgow and Edinburgh neighbourhoods - think chrome and macchiato rather than formica and macaroon. The Skinny’s coffee and cake hounds visit three young pretenders to find out if they deserve becoming your new regular haunt Read more »| 19 Apr 2010 -
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The Skinny Whisky Guide
What Is it? Smokehead Islay Single malt Where’s It From? The Skinny’s Whisky Guide leaves the mainland for a visit to Islay, a wind-lashed m... Read more »| 28 Mar 2010 -
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Tchai For Now?
Duncan Reid eulogises Glasgow's beloved West End boho hodge-podge Otago Lane, as the threat of development hangs over it Read more »| 01 Mar 2010 -
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Food Of Love
As we all know, music isn't really the food of love. Food is the food of love. Here's our guide to wooing your beloved's tastebuds without blowing a wodge of cash to be surrounded by other couples and guessing if they look happier than you. Read more »| 12 Feb 2010 -
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Valentine's Day Massacres
No-one to spoonfeed banoffee to on the 14th? Count yourself very lucky, says Adam McCully, as he fondly remembers some Valentine's catastrophes Read more »| 10 Feb 2010 -
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The Ethical Christmas Fair
Christmas. 100% guilt free. Read more »| 10 Dec 2009 -
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Food & Drink Gift Special
Everyone appreciates an edible pressie, so here’s The Skinny’s guide to the best Xmas gifts for the foodie in your life - whether you want to max that credit card for the one you love or get change from a fiver for your Secret Santa, there’s something for you here. Read more »| 02 Dec 2009