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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FeaturesFood & 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 -
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The Mannequin
While Byres Road seems to be welcoming more and more of the big chains, those looking for a quirkier, independent place to hole up would be wise to head beyo... Read more »| 23 Nov 2009 -
FeaturesParty Like It's 1979
Chris Coulter hits Glasgow's charity shops to get inspiration from food guides past. Those of a sensitive disposition should look away during 'Beef Spice Boats' Read more »| 07 Nov 2009 -
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A Meal Of Two Cities
Yasmin Ali looks at independent local foodies bucking the recession and expanding their empires. Read more »| 28 Sep 2009 -
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The Ivy Bar
In its new more bohemian location of up-and-coming Finnieston, The Ivy finds home in a more hospitable locale than the windy inclines at Charing Cross. Forme... Read more »| 15 Sep 2009 -
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Amarone
In this credit crunch climate you would be forgiven for thinking that eating out was a luxury most people have been forced to curtail. However not only is Go... Read more »| 15 Sep 2009
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Local Hero
To usher in Scottish Food Fortnight, how easy is it to go all day eating local? Read more »| 26 Aug 2009 -
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Culture Vulture: Things to Do in Edinburgh this August
Orlagh McCarron presents a bite-sized guide to the tastiest treats Edinburgh has to offer festival goers this August Read more »| 15 Jul 2009 -
Reviewseteaket
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 -
FeaturesThe 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