With the third iteration of Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival on the horizon (24th and 25th May), organisers We Are Beer wanted to do something a bit different to show an often underrepresented segment of brewing fans what to expect.
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Sunday Lunch at The Sheep Heid, Duddingston
I was looking forward to trying a re-launched offering at The Sheep Heid. When I last went a few years ago, the menu was a reflection of new corporate owners, Johnny Walker. Although the charming jumbled antiquities and dark wood furnishings remained, the food and drink felt soulless. This time,…
Yamato: “Yes Please” Japanese
From the first page of the menu I felt a wave of delight. There was chawanmushi, and there was dobinmushi; two of my favourite dishes, so rarely found in the UK. Their presence immediately signalled a flair of authenticity.
Bagri, Sofia: a Taste of Bulgaria
With no particular reason to visit Bulgaria, Dad and I found snowy Sofia made for a charming weekend break. Even right in the city centre, it’s rich in history. Dotted amongst the post-Soviet apartment blocks, you’ll find Roman ruins in your local subway station, or a tiny medieval church below…
Konkana: The Joys of Indian Seafood
In short, you should go to Konkana. Spoiler alert; the quality of the food is well above your average Indian experience, yet casual enough to avoid being dubbed ‘fine dining.’ Reasonably priced meals with a focus on seafood, accompanied by an excellent wine list, make for a delectable evening of…
Differences and Discoveries: Eating in Japan
These days the Japanese are as familiar with pizza as we are with sushi. But at its core, the Japanese approach to consuming food is entirely different to ours; from preparation to presentation, ingredients to utensils – even how you order and pay. And if you’re ready to embrace it,…
Roof Top Picnic at The Glasshouse
Who knew there was a two acre garden on top of the Omni Centre? I’d walked past the amazing old stone church facade of The Glasshouse so many times over the years, and always admired the way its appearance blended both old and new Edinburgh. But I’d never crossed the…
Baba Budan Doughnut Making Class
I am blessed to know many wonderful people, and so it was that after months of planning by some of my finest friends, last Saturday was my hen party. The course of events remained a surprise to me throughout the day, but without a doubt the highlight was our doughnut…
Bross Bagels opens on Leith Walk
When I heard Bross Bagels was opening *literally* down the road from me I could barely contain my excitement. Salt beef! Lox and cream cheese! Bespoke pickles! A side of latkes! All the yes.
One Square Launches Beer & Spirits Paired Tasting Menu
Billed as the first tasting menu in the capital to pair its dishes with beers and spirits, I was intrigued to try One Square’s newest offering. Having had an AMAZING time at One Spa a few weeks previously, I was looking forward to similarly high standards.