AmyB

About Edinburgh Foody AmyB

I established my career in marketing by eating and drinking my way around Edinburgh, for both personal and professional reasons. I have an encyclopaedic knowledge of Edinburgh's dining options, achieved through an unrivalled dedication to consuming everything the city has to offer.

Here are my most recent posts

Konkana: The Joys of Indian Seafood

AmyB November 27, 2018 November 27, 2018

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

AmyB November 16, 2018 November 11, 2018

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

AmyB July 31, 2018 July 22, 2018

The rooftop picnic hamper 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

AmyB June 22, 2018 June 24, 2018

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

AmyB June 1, 2018 June 11, 2018

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

AmyB May 22, 2018 May 18, 2018

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.

Brewdog Punk AGM 2018: A Tale of Two Burgers

AmyB April 25, 2018 April 24, 2018

This was our third visit to the AECC for a Brewdog Punk AGM. Partner Raymond has been an Equity Punk since early in the scheme’s launch, whilst my career with small food businesses spurred a keen interest in Brewdog’s insane growth trajectory and marketing approach. Over the years, the AGM has grown…

Civerinos: Slice as Nice

AmyB March 14, 2018 March 14, 2018

I’m already a fan of Civerinos. I love the ‘slice’ concept – more places should offer it – but I have also been known to enjoy their full 20” pizza. (Not alone!) Civerinos offer many varied toppings that keep me coming back, with a core selection and daily specials always available by the slice.

Sicilian Fine Dining with Sabrina Damiani

AmyB March 2, 2018 March 1, 2018

The Edinburgh Foody team had previously sampled the delights of private catering with La Belle Assiette, so I was only too happy to accept a similar offer. This time, it was the turn of passionate Sicilian cook Sabrina Damini to showcase her native cuisine.