Duck into Aberlady for Valentines Dinner!

Valentine's Dinners are on the menu at Ducks @ Kilspindie where you can have a bistro meal or fine dining from Friday 10th February till Saturday 18th February and those dining during this time will be entered in to their PRIZE DRAW to win an overnight stay and a meal in Ducks for 2 - check out their website for further details. Ducks are winners of the East Lothian Food and Drink Award for fine dining.

If you are looking for city centre inspiration then The Bonham at the West End is elegant and romantic with daily changing Market Menus (see photo)available in addition to a la carte lunchtime and dinners. Check their website for their Boozy Snoozy and other offers.

As for me it has been a week of writing and preparation for articles and events....more news on this next week.

In the meantime all you chefs, foodie pubs, colleges and caterers, restaurateurs, hoteliers and local authorities.....

NEWSFLASH

Nominations are now being invited for the CIS Excellence Awards 2012, in partnership with Caterer.com. Open to all types of established and emerging businesses and individuals involved in Scotland's catering, hospitality and tourism industries, the CIS Excellence Awards are positioned as the industry's ultimate accolade.

You may enter or nominate as many organisations or individuals as you wish, and nominations are open from now until Friday 9th March 2012.

Full details of all 12 categories, plus criteria, judging guidelines and entry/nomination forms, are available at www.cis-excellenceawards.com.

GO FOR IT!!