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The Lady Who Lunches visits ... the Orchid Cafe @ McEwens

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ACCORDING to the statistics, there’s more chance of a single woman over the age of 40 being abducted by aliens than receiving a proposal of marriage.

Paparazzi – it’s THE place to be spotted

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WHEN I heard that the paparazzi were targeting Crieff, I must say I feared for the privacy of the Strath’s most famous son.

Mediterranean flavour at Santé

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I SEE Perth’s most cherished building is in line for a dramatic makeover – and I’m not talking about the City Halls.

Busy, bustling and a friendly atmosphere

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IT’S been a while since I have visited Paco’s in an official capacity and before a performance at the Concert Hall for the Festival of the Arts I decided to give it another whirl.

Hot way to try out dishes

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I HAVE always needed to be in the mood for Indian food. It’s not the top choice when I am choosing where I want to eat out. But newly opened Maza has helped push the eastern cuisine further up the list.

Service to guarantee many happy returns

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WHEN childhood sweetheart and I were courting (now there’s a quaint, old-fashioned word), Mother claimed she did not worry what we were up to because there was inevitably a dining table between us.

Burger fans will relish a bite of George Clooney

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IF you fancy a leisurely lunch, with plenty of time for gossip, in the centre of Perth, you could do a lot worse than 24 George Street. Dee, Bea and I go there from time to time, ignoring the dining tables, and taking possession of a couple of the beautiful leather sofas and a coffee table.

Country trek earned us a place in cake heaven

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I SIGNED up for Breast Cancer Care’s Pink Ribbon walk with the best of intentions. But two months later I fear that my training schedule isn't what it might be!

Dobbies cafe satisfies growing appetites

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE SIGNS of the imminent flush of spring prompted my gardening guru of a sister out to a local haven for all things horticultural.

Dinner at Kinnaird is like stepping into the pages of Poirot

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DINING at Kinnaird is like stepping back in time and finding yourself in a Poirot novel.

Perfect romantic setting – on any day of the year

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BREAKFAST in bed, check! Sentimental card, check! Red roses, check! Does life get any better than this? Actually yes. My Valentine then whisked me off to a mystery destination for lunch. Not such a mystery, but an old favourite, the Grouse and Claret on the outskirts of Kinross.

‘Legendary’ Red House carvery really did cut it!

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WE opted for a half-way house for our latest catch-up and agreed that certain topics were definitely off the menu.

A warm homely feel at The Roost

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A FRIEND of mine recently asked me to accompany her on a reccy around Kilgraston, where she was considering sending her youngest daughter. I agreed, on the condition that we stop off at The Roost while we were in Bridge of Earn.

£10 scrummy meal deal gets full marks from me

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A GIRL doesn’t have to drop her standards just because Gordon Brown’s managed to land us in the middle of a rather inconvenient recession.

Super tasty treats to bring in Chinese Year of the Ox

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WHAT do you do when your festivities run dry and the dark winter months start to drag by with dull and dreary monotony?

Quick, friendly service, top value and fab food

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WITH the credit crunch taking full effect, the girls and I have foregone our usual January jaunt to the Harrods sale and have opted to stick closer to home. And in trying to find a handy place to eat outside of Perth with an elderly relative, we came upon the Wheel Inn.

Cherrybank Inn: Welcome Inn to home comforts

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MUMMY and I were half way up the Glasgow Road when we remembered that the Cherrybank Coffee Shop is sadly no more.

Opus One: It’s simply the best meal of the year!

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

“IT’S the best meal I’ve had since Andrew Fairlie’s, so make sure you give the place a good review,” was Daddy’s parting shot as the Range Rover disappeared in a cloud of cigar smoke (him) and gin fumes (Mummy).

Baxters, Kelty: Heart-warming offering

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THE BRACING blast of winter weather we shivered our way through at the weekend brought back memories of a ski trip from my more svelte winter sport days.

Deans @ Let's Eat: Everything looks so good it’s difficult to choose!

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

JUST back from a secret shopping trip to London, friend Suzy swooped into town on Wednesday evening desperate for dinner and a good gossip.