Unlike Caroline, I’d always been a little wary of The Stockbridge Restaurant. To me, dark walls, heavy curtains and white table clothes were more old fashioned than inviting. But what better reason to try a place than to prove yourself wrong?
I was intrigued by Castle MacLellan’s suggestion of hosting a Pate Party, in order to sample their pate range in the company of friends. Always a fan of alliteration, I was quickly persuaded to give their pates a try. For our Pate Party, we got together on bonfire night (sorry…
Perhaps it’s in my blood, with my mother having been born in India but I love Asian food. In fact now that Spice Girl is back at Stockbridge Market, hopefully on a regular basis, my freezer is stockpiled with her curry kits, which guarantees you a quick lunch or supper…
Call me naive and granted I’ve yet to visit Thailand but I was under the impression that Thai food is often eaten with chopsticks. Not according to the latest marketing blurb from Chaophraya, who have recently launched a new autumn menu. Apparently it’s only Thai noodle dishes that are eaten this…
As soon as I arrived at Foundry 39, I felt at ease amongst the familiar on-trend fittings – wood, brick, steel, light bulb filaments – and the large menu of modern pub grub favourites, many of which caught my eye. The Black & Gold burger with black pudding, double cheese…
The summer holidays can seem never-ending to both parents and their offspring and weekends feel like ground hog day for the kids, however that wasn’t the case the other Saturday when we decided to explore Boxsmall Market on top of Prince’s Mall Roof Terrace, next to the Balmoral hotel.
Why toast beer? Recently Tesco announced how much of the food it sells goes to waste. The majority of it was bread. Even artisan bakeries have bread that’s not sold. So what can be done with it? When I was training in France, you can imagine how much bread we…
Edinburgh has festivals aplenty, and food gets a look-in too. We have two other events that bring together foodies, producers and chefs. This year, like most years, I went to both. They are, in many ways, different affairs. Here’s what you can expect (and what I ate and drank).
Like most experiences in my life, I approach new dining opportunities with a healthy dose of cynicism. Belted Burgers was no exception. Another burger place! How different can it be?
Entering No. 11 Brunswick Street, you realise the restaurant’s basic name belies something much more. It has a smart, modern interior, with dark grey hues and plush velvety chairs creating cool vibes, whilst the friendly staff provide warmth.
