It’s no secret that I am a big fan of the Scotland’s national drink, ‘the water of life’. In fact some years ago, although I’m not exactly sure why, I was invited by the Scottish Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile to become an unofficial ambassador, which in essence means…
I’m by no means a curry expert. When making one, I’ll throw in any combination of spices. Or on Sunday night, we’ll order takeout and eat it shamelessly on the sofa. So whilst we view Indian food as a treat, I don’t associate it with fine dining, nor is my…
Harajuku kitchen has just received a coveted AA rosette for Culinary Excellence. For those with long memories, the premises were once Scot’s Deli where we went on a regular basis. Today, it is a bright, attractive restaurant dedicated to authentic Japanese cuisine. We visited Japan a few years ago and…
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…
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…
Beth Berry, the brains and business acumen behind family-run Edinburgh business ‘At the Market Ltd’ who are responsible for the popular Grassmarket, Leith and Stockbridge Markets, has just added another string to her bow with the launch of Fountainbridge Street Food Fridays. The start of the Union Canal, behind Swedish…
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…
