This summer treat yourself to the best picnic experience where gastronomic delights intertwine with refined sophistication amidst nature's grandeur. From handcrafted cheeses to specially selected wines, every aspect of the elevated picnic is meticulously crafted to take outdoor dining to a realm of unparalleled elegance.

Jose Dalto is a man who knows his food and his passion certainly shines through in the new summer menu at The Kitchen, the beautiful restaurant with a view at Restoration Yard in Dalkeith Country Park. Hood stole five minutes of the busy head chef’s time to find out a little more about his background, his foodie passions, his inspirations and what to expect from The Kitchen’s delicious new summer menu.

We usually like to keep things simple and light when it comes to summertime cooking - tossed salads, grilled fish, fresh fruit - but on occasion something special is required. Hood asked three of Scotland’s top female chefs to share recipes that, for them, evoke childhood memories of those glorious warmer months.

Try a new twist on Sunday roast at MAISON by Glaschu in Glasgow. The Le Repas du Dimanche in the newly opened restaurant in Glasgow’s Princes Square for free is a culinary experience you’ll want to experience.

Check out some of our favourite sundowners for lazy summer evenings. Each of these summer cocktails are perfect for quenching your thirst as you soak up the last of the day’s rays. Enjoy making and, of course, drinking these fresh and fruity libations.

Discover the five best coastal restaurants in Scotland for divine dining. From Argyl to Edinburgh these coastal restaurants offer unforgettable taste experiences.

Looking for a new relaxed dining experience? Award-winning chef Roberta Hall McCarron has just opened her new café, bar and bottle shop in Edinburgh’s Leith. Taking its name from her childhood memories of a village in Argyll and Bute, Ardfern is Roberta’s third venture, joining her acclaimed The Little Chartroom and Eleanore.

Are you a shaken not stirred kind of a girl? Whichever, martini fans rejoice. Launching on 17th June, Gleneagles Townhouse, the private members club in Edinburgh, will open an area usually reserved for members, The Telling Rooms, to the public as the Townhouse Martini Lounge. 

Perth Cocktail Week is about to hit and it takes place from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. More than 30 venues from across the city are taking part in the inaugural event which has been established to support the city’s growing local hospitality scene.

Calling all Italophiles - fancy a little taste of Italy this summer? You don’t have to fly to Rome or Milan to enjoy because Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is bringing a taste of Italy to the heart of the capital with the launch of its June Chef’s Table Experience.

Stepping inside Edinburgh’s The Spanish Butcher, the city’s newest foodie destination, is like taking a trip to New York. The restaurant’s design evokes a loft-style experience in Manhattan’s dining scene. Head in, you’ll be welcomed by the Maître D' into the bar area with its fusion of ultra-luxe comfort, rich deep tones, the finest natural materials, and bold, edgy industrial accents.