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IntersectionsBinge drinking, wellness culture & late-stage capitalism
As binge drinking rates fall and Gen Z swear off the booze, one writer explores the ramifications of a society going sober Read more »| 29 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkCleaning Up: Glasgow Coffee Festival & sustainability
Glasgow Coffee Festival is a disposable cup-free zone. We talk to organiser Lisa Lawson about how the festival – and the world of coffee in general – can be more environmentally friendly Read more »| 25 Apr 2019 -
TravelWithout a Paddle: Rafting in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is a favourite stop on the student and graduate itinerary – here's one traveller's tale of urban grit, beautiful nature, and sinking into everything-infested waters Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Don't Tell Mama
The duo behind Don't Tell Mama Coffee Bar tell us how they realised their vision of bringing Greek and Mediterranean coffee culture to Edinburgh Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Beer Garden Guide
Looking for a beer garden in which to nurse a cold drink on one of Edinburgh's rare sunny afternoon? Look no further – we've got you covered. Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsDigital Vigilance
One columnist reflects on her relationship with her mother near the end of her life Read more »| 16 Apr 2019
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Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Himalaya Cafe
We sit down with the owner of Himalaya Cafe to discuss the Dalai Lama, community and the story behind her restaurant Read more »| 16 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Nutan's
The delightful owner of Edinburgh curry cafe Nutan's shares the story behind her restaurant while emanating an infectious joie de vivre Read more »| 15 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsFascism at Home: The rise of the right in Brazil
As Brazil elected rightwing Jair Bolsonaro as their new leader, one writer looked on from Scotland at the rise of fascism in his home country Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: April 2019
Our food events round-up features a host of vegan food festivals, a smattering of live music, and a whole heap of science Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
FashionMeet the Faces of Byres Road with Ace & Tate
Ahead of Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate opening its new shop on Byres Road – the brand's first in Scotland – we meet some of the people they’ll be joining in the bustling community of Glasgow’s West End Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkThe Skinny Taste Test: Herbal and Fruit Tea
We gather around the kettle to try out a litany of teas from across the spectrum – be warned, the following article contains frank discussion of the colour of urine Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsHow Slow Dating took over online dating
Are we moving too fast? One writer asks if ‘slow dating’ really is the new speed dating and whether it can absolve us of our online dating anxieties Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: Supper Club by Nico, Civic House Kitchen & More
This month, check out delightfully restored pubs, experimental super clubs, and piles of barbecued meat Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Khartoum Cafe
A look at the story behind the Khartoum Cafe, one of Edinburgh's best African eateries Read more »| 26 Mar 2019