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The Herald Scotland
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Is Lyla the best restaurant in Scotland? We tried it out
The Edinburgh fine dining spot was also placed at number 17 as part of the 'definitive guide' to the UK's top 100 restaurants, curated as part of the awards. Here, we return to Food & Drink writer Sarah Campbell's experience at the restaurant, first published in November 2024, as Ralston's guest chef series entered full swing. 'Too many cooks spoil the broth, ' or so the age-old adage goes. A control freak to the nth degree, I've always found that to be true, preferring to banish dinner guests to the living room (drink in hand, of course) while I fuss over pots and pans. Otherwise, any illusion of calm would quickly be shattered if a stand-in sous chef were to witness the almighty mess I can create even when prepping a simple salad. That's why I'm finding the impossibly fluid dance these two chefs at the top of their game and their teams are doing around the open kitchen in Edinburgh tonight is captivating to watch. The latest venture from Stuart Ralston, Lyla has, in one year since opening, received countless rave reviews, a Michelin guide listing, and skyrocketed to the top of my must-visit list. Tonight, there's a twist in the tale at this unapologetically fine-dining, seafood-focused spot as chef Alex Nietosvuori, the talent behind Michelin Star Hjem in Northumberland, is invited to make his mark on the tasting menu. It's the second in an ongoing guest chef series which will continue through to next year, with the likes of Andy Beynon (Behind) and Jonnie Crowe (Restaurant St Barts) soon to take their turn at the pass. These one-off events are delivered in partnership with NC25 Caviar, and as such, the menu for this evening includes multiple dishes designed to benefit from a rich, umami hit of this luxury delicacy. A 'four-hands' operation, six of the dishes, including Scottish sea trout pie with seaweed and salmon roe, or scallop with buckwheat and vin jaune, have come from Hjem. The rest, like crisp laminated brioche served with both ampersand and wild garlic/ koji butter or turbot with Shetland mussel and N25 Kaluga Caviar, are creations from the venue's resident chef. This sort of guest chef series is becoming increasingly common, giving all involved the chance to impress a fresh audience while benefiting from the thrill of collaboration in a new environment. Ralston's skill, talent, and inspiration from his past travels are effortlessly demonstrated through a bowl of chawanmushi, trout and purslane, immaculately presented with clean, colourful stripes layered and set just so. Read more: Holding his own, it's a squid, pine nut, and goat's butter dish from Nietosvuori that wins our hearts early on, its velvety texture and creaminess spiked by that all-important, salty N25 Hybrid Caviar, which glistens on top. We shouldn't be surprised to learn that there's a secret third player in this game, as award-winning Lyla sommelier, Stuart Skea, delivers a selection meticulously planned with tonight's menu in mind. It's an incredible display of knowledge and understanding of flavour, which could veer close to outshining our tasting menu dishes, were they not such a perfect match for each other. Things are a team effort here, and oh, does the whole thing play out beautifully. As someone who enjoys the privilege of dining out more than most for a living, now and then, it starts to feel like you might have seen, or eaten, it all. Then a restaurant like Lyla comes along and reminds you just how wonderful, and life-affirming, an experience food prepared at this level can be. Lyla is located at 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh. For more information on bookings, visit
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fernandina Beach closes application window for paid parking program proposals
The city of Fernandina Beach is now looking over proposals for companies interested in putting paid parking kiosks downtown after closing its window for applications. Action News Jax first told you two months ago about the city's talks of going from free to paid parking downtown, which some city commissioners tell us hasn't been around in about 50 years. Sarah Campbell, the city's manager, said paid parking is still just an idea that hasn't yet been approved by city commissioners, but that it could be a way for the city to get money for some of its projects. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'The paid parking program could generate about $2 million a year,' Campbell said, 'We're looking in the $30 to $40 million range for those projects.' Some of those projects include building a seawall and making repairs on Centre Street, one of the areas downtown being considered for paid parking. The city said it might not be able to receive enough funding for those projects if it doesn't use a revenue-generating measure like paid parking, unless it receives enough money in state grants, instead. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'This would be really a premium parking program that would only apply to about 40% of the parking spaces that are available downtown,' said Campbell. The city hasn't yet shared exactly how much parking fees would be if a paid parking program were put in place, or which spots would be charged. But if only about 40% of the 660 parking spaces the city says are located in the downtown area would be charged, that would add up to around 264 total spots. People we spoke with who were visiting Fernandina Beach told us, for the most part, that the thought of paid parking is driving them away. 'I hate it,' said Sean Robertson, visiting from out of town, 'it just detracts from the city a lot.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Business owners like Stephen Colwell, who has owned Fantastic Fudge on Centre Street for the last 30 years, said he is worried how paid parking would affect the number of people who come downtown. 'I think it's a horrible idea,' Colwell said, 'if you start charging for parking, then we'll probably lose most of our local people.' The city said it's going to be taking up more public feedback before making any decisions on whether or not to implement paid parking. A town hall will be held at City Hall on June 24th. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast host replaced in fresh presenter shake-up - and stand-in immediately struggles with live technical blunder
BBC Breakfast underwent a fresh presenter shake-up on Monday morning - and the stand-in host suffered with a live technical blunder live on the show. Monday to Wednesday's instalments of the programme are usually presented by Jon Kay, 55, and Sally Nugent, 53, followed by Naga Munchetty, 50, and Charlie Stayt, 62, Thursday to Saturday. However Jon was joined by step-in Sarah Campbell on the iconic red sofa instead. And unfortunately the pair had to navigate a technical error when weatherwoman Carol Kirkwood, 62, was presenting one of her segments. Carol was live from Chelsea Flower Show at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea in London to update viewers with if there was going to be any sunshine. Jon said: 'Carol is therefor us this morning at the Chelsea Flower Show. A sneak peek of the doggy garden a bit later...' As the journalist was talking to camera, Carol was seen smiling in the background on the big screen, but suddenly it went black. He continued: 'But where is she now?!' Sarah couldn't hide her shock and said: 'Oh!' and then added: 'Oh she's back?!' Jon added: 'That's the really dark garden...' 'The night garden,' Sarah giggled back. Jon then went back to see if Carol was on the screen and said: 'Hey morning Carol, morning!' Carol replied saying: 'Good morning!' but before she could finish her sentence the screen went black again. The camera went back to Jon and Sarah in the studio who couldn't hide their disappointment. Carol replied to Jon and Sarah: 'Good morning!' but before she could finish her sentence the screen went black again Sarah said: 'Oh no!' Jon joked: 'I was looking for bright flowers, sunshine... a garden alive.' Sarah said: 'I'm sure once we've got the technicals working we will be straight back to Carol because we all want to know what's going on in Chelsea!' Later on in the show Jon told viewers: 'We've fed and watered our technical equipment at the Chelsea flower show, and Carol is blooming again...' The weatherwoman then returned to our screens and managed to present the segment without any problems. It comes after Charlie Stayt took a cheeky swipe at his co-star live on air during Friday's instalment of BBC Breakfast last week. During the show, business reporter Peter Ruddick broadcast live from Drayton Manor Resort, in Staffordshire, and discussed increasing ticket prices due to rising running costs Peter said: 'Charlie, Naga, I've been having a little wander around, there is a Thomas Land, it looks quite sedate, I'm quite keen on that.' He joked: 'I think I'll probably keep to maybe having a go on the nice little horses over here. Look at that, that looks about my style, about my speed, not too high, what do we think?' Naga quipped: 'I think Charlie would join you on those, wouldn't you? That would be more your thing wouldn't it?' 'I'd be fine with that, I think what you need to do is a variety of things,' Charlie replied. Peter added: 'I'm a very serious business journalist.' 'Who told you that? Who said that?' Charlie quipped in a cheeky swipe, while Naga laughed in the background.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search for missing kayaker continued on second day
cadams@ and Ceoli Jacoby First responders on Thursday continued looking for a missing kayaker who entered the Monocacy River between Devilbiss Bridge Road and Woodsboro Creagerstown Road, in Frederick County on Wednesday. It was still considered an active search and rescue effort, according to Hunter Dortenzo, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A 34-year-old man, wearing a green long-sleeved shirt, gray shorts, and a black hat with a white brim, entered the water at Links Bridge between 11 a.m. and noon, according to Sarah Campbell, a spokesperson for the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services. A search for the man started shortly after 12 noon on Wednesday when he did not show up to a point that people on land expected to find him, Campbell said. The people connected to the kayaker then reported him missing. That triggered a search effort conducted by several agencies, including the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services and Maryland Natural Resources Police, according to Dortenzo. He said the search resumed Thursday at 7 a.m. with two boats, three drones and several officers searching on foot. On Wednesday, the kayak was spotted near Devilbiss Bridge, with no one inside, at around 1 p.m, and was pulled from the water between Biggs Ford Road and Md. 26. Dortenzo said the search 'significantly' expanded downriver on Thursday, but did not know by exactly how much. Dortenzo could not be reached for an update on Thursday evening. — Cameron Adams and Ceoli Jacoby
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Breakfast viewers fume 'I'm switching over' just minutes into show
BBC Breakfast viewers weren't impressed with the breakfast programme's 'disjointed' coverage as the show was presented from Buckingham Palace ahead of the VE Day event. BBC Breakfast fans have been left fuming just minutes into the show. The broadcaster aired special segments to honour VE Day, ahead of the Royal Family's appearance on Monday. It comes as crowds of people marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Members of the public gathered along The Mall, awaiting the Royal Family to commemorate the momentous day of May 8, 1945. In a shift away from their usual bank holiday Monday programming, the BBC focused on honouring the landmark day. However not all viewers were impressed, as they took to social media to voice their concerns. Presenters Ashley John Baptiste and Sarah Campbell alternated leading the celebration coverage, reports the Manchester Evening News. Kicking off, Sarah announced: "This morning, Breakfast comes from London where thousands of people are expected to line the streets as commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the day get underway." She elaborated on the schedule, adding: "At midday, a performance of Churchill's 1945 victory speech will take place before a military procession involving 1,300 troops and an RAF flypast. This is just the start, as over the next four days, events are planned across the UK to mark the end of the Second World War fighting in Europe. "As you can see, I'm reporting live from outside Buckingham Palace ahead of what's expected to be a heartwarming yet emotional day. We'll be joining the crowds on the Mall throughout the morning, as well as visiting a street party in Blackburn and meeting veterans in Holland as they prepare to commemorate the occasion. We've got extensive coverage of the VE Day celebrations, along with the rest of the news, coming to you from our Salford studio." Elsewhere, Ashley John Baptiste spoke with attendees involved in the VE Day celebrations, however some viewers became disgruntled with the "disjointed" coverage. The annoyance quickly was conveyed on social media, as rumbled viewers voiced their opinions. One viewer commented: "I bet the veterans think, 'Why the f*** did we bother?' #bbcbreakfast." Other audience members expressed frustration at the alteration of their regular TV routine due to the Bank Holiday programming, with comments like "#bbcbreakfast I hate Bank Holidays... Really b***ers up my TV viewing schedule..." Some even declared they were switching channels, exclaiming: "That's it, I'm switching over." Some were left confused, as viewers were left baffled in response to an attendee's remarks about venerating VE Day with tweets such as "What is she on about? #bbcbreakfast," alongside those who simply expressed they had "No idea". While the coverage faced criticism, others had a more positive opinion. One person recalled: "I love this report. I can remember being just 5 and sitting at a table at the bottom of the street with all the other kids having trifle with sprinkles on, waving a flag, lol. It sticks in my memory to this day." Meanwhile, another reminisced: "My friend passed on NYE, she was 92, her stories of being shot at by the Luftwaffe and being evacuated from Liverpool to Churk Castle in Wales will always live with me and be passed on to the next generation, she would have loved this #VEDay80 celebration." The commemorations for VE Day continued as Jon Kay and Sally Nugent picked up the coverage upon their return to the iconic red sofa on Tuesday.
