Say yes to Noto
There was plenty of hype around Aizle-offshoot Noto when it opened in August. As a long time fan of Stuart Ralston’s first venture, I was excited to visit.
Tag Archives: Edinburgh
Surf & Turf Holyrood – Scottish seafood and beef in happy harmony
Every season brings change: this summer, Paul Tamborini left the Macdonald Hotel Holyrood and set off on new adventures. The new restaurant is Surf & Turf, a second outing for a concept that’s worked well for the Macdonald Hotels in St Andrews. I went to investigate.
Looking for coffee and a good cake – part 2, 2019
Earlier in the year I was thinking about ‘fika’, the Swedish tradition of cake, coffee and chat, and a few places around town to enjoy. Time has passed, walks have happened, coffees have been sampled and a few more places considered.
The Jolly Botanist – look behind the busy front for satisfying food
The Jolly Botanist is on Morrison Street, the bit just before Haymarket. We’ve been going there for gin and tonic since it opened. It’s usually very busy. On the one hand, that can mean fun, random meetings. On the other, it means I sometimes want to go somewhere quieter. And,…
Five of the best: pizza places in Edinburgh
I can’t remember when I first had pizza. I do remember that the first time I went to a restaurant without a parent, it was pizza I went for. (I was eleven. I can’t remember who I was with – most likely a friend. It was just before I moved…
Sunday Lunch at The Sheep Heid, Duddingston
I was looking forward to trying a re-launched offering at The Sheep Heid. When I last went a few years ago, the menu was a reflection of new corporate owners, Johnny Walker. Although the charming jumbled antiquities and dark wood furnishings remained, the food and drink felt soulless. This time,…
Roots – warm and veggie on William Street
We were looking for somewhere to eat lunch on a chilly January Monday and found ourselves walking aimlessly around the West End. I spotted the sign for Roots and got excited: I had heard of this place, we should try it. In we went.
Bistro du vin: French classics with a twist – the prix fixe menu
It is too easy to think of Hotel du vin as only for tourists; a hotel with a bar and restaurant attached. Having stayed with them in a number of other cities, I think they are a great place for a weekend break. In Edinburgh, it’s a rare festival that Caroline…
Spice Girl’s South East Asian curry kits – as easy as 1, 2, 3
Who doesn’t love a curry? I certainly do. I’m not talking takeaways but a home-made version, thanks to a fantastic cheat product from Spice Girl. It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3 steps to a versatile curry dish that is different every time. So simple are the kits…
Joe Wicks kitchenware – colourful, smart and useful
Joe Wicks, the Bodycoach, pops up on cook book shelves across the country. He is fit, has a lovely smile and glossy hair that makes you ask questions about his conditioner. To support his recipe collections he’s released a kitchenware collection. Debenham’s asked me if I wanted to review some…