Hotel Missoni (now the G & V Hotel) sits just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. The Bar has a very different vibe from other hotel bars. It is a functional space where you can meet colleagues or wait for a friend to come out of the shower, as you’d…
One evening not long before Christmas, four bloggers make their way to a very exclusive table. A table for four no more, no less. We made our way through the lounge, not quite as far as the dining room, through doors almost as if we were leaving the premises. Ahh,…
I am walking through the Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry, Edinburgh with a clafoutis in my hand one lunchtime. My photographer Brendan MacNeill and I have just been into Craig Wood’s kitchen to see how this French classic is made. Now we’re going to sample it before trying other dishes…
Social Bite is a sandwich shop with a difference. Their profits go to charity and 25% of their employees were previously homeless people. The founders and staff care: they care about society, about working hard to help others, and they care about the quality of their food. And they should.…
Jan 2015 Mithas is now closed. The weather is dreich, damp and chilly. Lunch on such a day needs to lift your spirits and set you up for the afternoon ahead. My chef friend A and I stepped into Mithas and were soon transported to a much warmer, welcoming place.
When the nights close in and the wind gets chilly, I start yearning for warm and filling dishes. It’s a perfect time to investigate Edinburgh’s Indian restaurants. Last week, I visited Vinyasa, a cosy restaurant on St. Mary’s Street, just off the Royal Mile, on the same block as David…
It takes 45 minutes to walk from my part of Gorgie to Potter Row. It’s a good walk to take before and after dinner, especially if you think you might be about to have a lot to eat. When I went to try out The Potting Shed, I had a…
There’s a lot of energy in a Hard Rock Café this Thursday evening. The music is pumping, the shop is full of people looking at the merchandise, and the tables are full of people eating: families, couples, groups. I’m here to try the restaurant’s Smokehouse Range. Classic American recipes for…
I’ve recently been spending more time in Leith so have been exploring the best places for lunch. After one truly awful piece of quiche in one establishment, I came across the Shore Deli close by Martin Wishart’s restaurant in Fleur’s old premises.
We’ve had quite a lovely summer in Edinburgh. Sunshine and warmth has tempted me to walk around the city, enjoying its architecture and people. As well as taking increased exercise (walking, walking, walking) C. ad I have recently tried to be a little healthier. This means eating out less, a…
