There’s a new kid on the block at 32 Castle Street in the form of Badger & Co, a swanky new bar and eatery, which on its official launch night, was packed with the ‘it’ crowd and lots of bearded hipsters. Boasting its credentials as the former home of Kenneth…
This post is a response to a request from my lovely friend Cara, who’s having a baby. (Congratulations!) Cara asked for a blog detailing places that serve both alcoholic and a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks, “not just Coke and mineral water.”
Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic, ‘Alice in Wonderland‘ turned 150 last year. ‘I give myself good advice, but I seldom follow it’. For years the book has delighted and amused me in equal measures so an invitation to experience a Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at One Square at the Sheraton, Edinburgh…
Navadhanya is a new Indian restaurant not far from Haymarket. In a growing trend towards Indian dining, they offer a focused menu of special dishes. With a head chef who has worked at Tamarind, you’re in safe hands. Bring an apetite and fully working tastbuds: the food at Navadhanya is subtle…
Last week I had a cold and felt run down and generally miserable. When it wasn’t raining, it was snowing, the office was cold, the kitchen was a mess and my nose was running. I needed something to pick me up. I was looking forward to not cooking Tuesday night when…
I rarely eat on Rose St, Edinburgh so the opportunity to visit Element was a chance to see what the city centre restaurant scene is like. Upon arrival the bar was jumping with a lively Friday night crowd; glasses of white wine and high heels intermingled with cask ale pints…
Last summer the Great British Bake Off contestants were challenged to bake a soufflé. Watching them attempt light and airy perfection it occurred to my friend Ciara and I that we hadn’t eaten soufflé before. (Gasp!) So not long after we launched our quest to find the best in Edinburgh,…
Tucked away off the Shore, the newly refurbished Chez Mal Bar and Brasserie are modern and inviting. Each has its own terrace for when the weather is a bit warmer, overlooking the water. It’s a blissfully quiet location. The building has an “interesting” history. The building was started in 1883…
Last week I had the privilege to go on a family day-trip with Sodexo. They have these days out to make sure that their staff is aware of cultural changes and trends, to let them see new places and get influences and inspirations to take into their daily jobs. They look at food…
There’s something very exciting happening on the Dalkeith Road in Edinburgh. Those in the know are frequent visitors to Edinburgh Food Studio. This is food at its most interesting. We first came across Ben Reade when he gave a talk about the Nordic Food Lab. Then last year, he and David Crabtree…
