Diners in Edinburgh are eagerly awaiting the opening of The Ivy restaurant which has already received 7,000 bookings ahead of its opening next week. It is part of the famous Ivy restaurant business which is a popular venue for celebrities in London’s west end. Eric Garnier, general manager of the Edinburgh brasserie, hosted a party for 250 guests including DJ Edith Bowman and the author Ian Rankin, to mark the opening of the Ivy on the Square in the growing 'cuisine quarter' in St Andrew … [Read more...] about Ivy opens with party celebration
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Stars come out for the Falkirk fashionista
New styles from Italian tartan: From fish fryer to fashionista is an unlikely career journey and Michael Lemetti admits he pinches himself every time he sees a big name celebrity wearing his uniquely patterned cloth. Lemetti, who last year sold the family chip shop in Falkirk, is the creator of the Italian national tartan which has built a big following among the stars. Singers Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and and the actor Al Pacino have ordered garments, drawn to its link with their … [Read more...] about Stars come out for the Falkirk fashionista
Carlowrie puts on a show for party guests
Wine, whisky and song: A summer garden party for guests took place at Carlowrie Castle near Kirkliston. Guests were invited to view the the castle, gardens and 32 acre estate and treated to a grand barbecue 'fit for a King' with a menu created by executive chef Jonathan Greer. There was live music, afternoon tea, cocktails, and whisky tasting hosted by World Whisky Day founder Blair Bowman who has just published The Pocket Guide to Whisky. … [Read more...] about Carlowrie puts on a show for party guests
Eva Longoria heads star-studded gala night
Gala glamour: Hollywood actress Eva Longoria headed a star-studded charity dinner in Edinburgh and said she would love to film in Scotland. Ms Longoria, principal guest at the inaugural Global Gift Foundation event held at the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, said she was making her first visit to Edinburgh. "How do you say it? Is it Edinburrow?" she asked the assembled media. She admitted she had not tried haggis. "What's in it?" she asked, and was told it would be served during … [Read more...] about Eva Longoria heads star-studded gala night
Any colour you like, as long as it’s…rose gold
Fashionable colours: Henry Ford, creator of the first production line motor car, famously said you can have it in any colour you like as long as it's black. The US industrialist knew a thing or two about marketing and clearly had a feel for comedy, too. Since those mono days, the marketing industry has developed a whole industry around colour. We may still be selling fifty shades of grey, but there are now thousands of other tones to choose from. Henry Ford could not have imagined his … [Read more...] about Any colour you like, as long as it’s…rose gold