Barcaldine House Re-opens After Refurbishment with Celebratory 3-for-2 Offer
Barcaldine House, one of Argyll’s most important country houses near Oban, has just completed a stunning refurbishment.
To celebrate, Barcaldine is offering a “3 nights for the price of 2” winter break to give new guests and old friends a chance to experience the changes and enjoy the sumptuous menu of Head Chef Oskar Kalnins.
Chef Oskar Kalnins comes from a background in Michelin starred restaurants. The restaurant is already recognised for its passion for locally sourced ingredients and a well-stocked wine cellar, plus a relaxed and friendly setting.
With so much going on in the area, a small local airport, a marina and ferries to the islands plus the new superb refurbishment, Barcaldine is the perfect venue for a winter getaway.
Barcaldine House Hotel & Cottages
http://www.barcaldinehouse.co.uk
Top Perth Restaurant makes Rugby Peace Offer
63 Tay Street, one of Perth’s top restaurants, is helping kick off this season’s Six Nations rugby tournament with a French tasting menu the day before Scotland tackle France in Paris.
The £45 per head four course menu on Friday 4 February will include a glass of wine from a different French region with each course, introduced by restaurant manager Marc Behringer. Chef-Patron Graeme Pallister (pictured), who will be on hand to explain the ingredients and preparation, said: “The Auld Alliance is always under threat when Scotland play France at rugby so I’m playing my part in restoring friendship by highlighting some of the best French-style food I can create, complemented by suitable wines.”
Guests will also receive a voucher giving them 20% off a future meal.
Graeme Pallister was voted Scotland’s Executive Chef of 2010 and his restaurant is one of only 13 in Scotland to have achieved the Gold standard awarded by VisitScotland’s food and drink arm, EatScotland. 63 Tay Street Restaurant is also offering a five course ‘surprise’ dinner menu from Tuesdays to Fridays inclusive until 26 February for £25 per person. The menu will be created each day “and will involve fun for diners as well as mouthwatering dishes,” Pallister added.
Tables must be pre-booked by calling 01738-441451 or reserving on-line at www.63taystreet.com.
Congratulations to The Torridon – AA 3 Rosettes
The AA has awarded 3 rosettes to The Torridon Hotel in Wester Ross. Last week 13 establishments were honoured with three AA rosettes. Among the winners are a mix of newcomers and existing operators including six establishments in London, six in England and The Torridon in Scotland. The three-rosette-status rewards outstanding restaurants demanding recognition well beyond their local area.
As stated on The Torridon’s web site top restaurateurs from London and the continent would be very envious of the fresh fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, wild boar and succulent fruit and vegetables on offer – all sourced for maximum freshness and as locally as possible. Chef Bruno Birkbeck produces a wide range of dishes with local flavour including hand-dived Loch Ewe scallops, local wild boar and Highland venison from the neighbouring Coulin Estate.
The Burns Night Foodie Box
If you can’t get to a Burns Night Celebration then think about choosing a Burns Night Foodie Box. Packed with a true taste of Scotland in the form of haggis, shortbread, Scottish cheeses, smoked salmon and more, this is could be a fun way to celebrate with family or a few friends.
The Burns Night Box is just one of many combinations on offer from the The Foodie Company, launched by young entrepreneur Peter McLean in November 2007. Peter’s aim is to reinvigorate traditional hampers and support young Scottish food manufacturing companies. With a real passion for locally sourced food, Foodie Company have a fantastic range of pre-selected Foodie Boxes for different occasions. You can also make your very own bespoke hamper and if you want special something added to your Foodie Box then don’t hold back! Get in touch with The Foodie Company and they will help make your order something very special.
Killiecrankie Wins a César!
Killiecrankie House Hotel has been awarded a coveted Cesar by The Good Hotel Guide for Scottish Hotel of the Year 2011. The Cesar is given to only 10 hotels in Britain each year and, known as the Oscar of hotel-keeping, is undoubtedly the accolade most hotels want to win. Henrietta Ferguson, director at Killicrankie, is quoted as saying: “We are so proud of our achievement. We want to shout it from the rooftops!” Continue Reading >>
