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.
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…
A few more places that have caught our eye this August Enroot 21 and 22 August, Location: 67 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU. Cost£10 booking fee, then pay what you feel There’s been plenty of chatter about Enroot amongst foodies in Edinburgh”a nomadic, grassroots venture that travels around hosting farm-to-table events…
Since it ceased to be a church in 1952, the Tron Kirk has only been open to the public sporadically. It’s been an on-and-off tourist information centre and served as a live music venue during the Fringe and Hogmanay. But now it finally has its doors open to the public…
When I first heard about Localmotive Markets, back at a Scran Salon event earlier in the year, I was delighted that another market would be joining our now thriving local scene. From Stockbridge to the Edinburgh Farmers’ Market and any number of smaller events dotted around the city, we’ve gone…
I grew up in the south of England. There were many markets close to where I lived. These markets sold all sorts of things not just food. Later, I lived in the Potteries for a while and Newcastle-under-Lyme was a haven for finding great 1920s ceramics often for less than…
What’s in season in January? It a time of year when we need those jaded palates revived – not too easy at the moment!
I’m thinking hearty soups and slow cooked stews, lovely fresh fish with delicate sauces … Do seek out some seasonal produce whether you’re cooking or eating out!
I’d like to share what I think is one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. Take a trip with me to the Far East, okay the West of Edinburgh. Matthew‘s Foods is chock full of all sorts of superb ingredients at the most reasonable prices. It’s great fun to explore. Some…
