Category Archives: Edinburgh
Food for thought – foody shows to fill up your diary during Edinburgh Fringe 2018

This year’s Edinburgh Fringe 2018 officially starts today. With 3,548 shows taking place across all genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including foodies. I’ve taken the hassle out of working your way through the programme and bring you my selection of food-related shows to tempt you during the next…
Roof Top Picnic at The Glasshouse
Say Hola to the new Mexican theme at Six By Nico
Brunch and Supper: What It Says On The Tin

Previously open only for brunch, the declaratively named establishment has now extended its offering – and opening hours – to include a supper menu. (Surprise!) The concept revolves around sharing plates, which fall into different categories by size or course; Lights (£5), Bowls (£7), Plates (£9) Sides (£3), Sweet (£4).
Sicilian Fine Dining with Sabrina Damiani
Galvin Brasserie de Luxe’s Valrhona Chocolate and Champagne Tasting Masterclass

Tomorrow may be Valentine’s Day and the day sales of chocolate and champagne rise and yet for us singletons, I’ve renamed the day ‘Galentine’s Day’ and will be celebrating with my girlfriends in celebration of female friendships; and yes we’ll probably be consuming lots of chocolate and champagne too!
Break the Chain: Eat Local

In his most recent quarterly rant, fellow blogger and friend Lunchquest bemoaned “the arrival of the chain-dominated ‘cuisine quarter’ in St Andrew Square,” along with the expansion of the Christmas markets. It seems the rise of big names in the city centre has lead to a downturn in trade for local…