Pronto Pizza pitches up in Porty
Portobello pizzaiolo Michael Notarangelo has returned to his roots with the opening of a new pizzeria in the seaside town.Pronto, on Brighton Place, promises...
Capital Coffee – Two Children Coffee
Stockbridge is often criticised for having more cafés than it can bear.Two Children Coffee's instant success seems to have debunked this view. Though...
Marchmont coffee shop worth the detour
A consistent theme of this column is that good coffee is not easily made.While specialty coffee culture and language (artisanal, third wave etc)...
Under the Table to open in April
A new restaurant is to open on Dundas Street, as a joint venture between chef Sean Clark and his business partner Paul O'Donoghue,...
The Spanish Butcher to open in Edinburgh
The award-winning dining concept, The Spanish Butcher is set to open in Edinburgh. Famed for its distinctive Galicia meets Brooklyn proposition, The Spanish Butcher...
Suggestions for Mother’s Day 2024
Mother's Day is on Sunday 10 March 2024. If you want to spoil your mum or someone you regard as a mum then we...
Seafood Journey – Tastes and Tales from Scotland
This is a shameless plug for food writer (and dear friend) Ghillie Basan’s new book Seafood Journey, which includes a foreword by Gary Maclean,...
Valentine’s Day – everything’s coming up roses
With Valentine's Day the perfect time to indulge yourself and your loved one by dining out, Jack Coghill, Head Chef at Jack O'Bryan’s Bar...
Bross Bagels boss “got over her skis” but won’t skedaddle
Former Bross Bagels owners Larah Bross will “learn by failure” according to a business advisor who is helping her to pivot her new business...
Bross Bagels sliced in half with closure of second shop
Attempts by former Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross to “phoenix” her failed sandwich company has suffered another blow with the closure of a second...
Primark Edinburgh open Disney’s Stitch Surf Shack
Primark customers in Edinburgh can now say ‘Aloha’ to Disney’s Stitch Surf Shack, a brand-new café experience available in store for a limited time...
A culinary revelation: Cardinal Restaurant opens in Edinburgh
Nestled in Eyre Place, Cardinal, the brainchild of culinary maestro Tomás Gormley, is poised to take the Edinburgh dining scene by storm. His first...
Get out of town for Sunday lunch this Easter
An idea for enjoying an Easter lunch out of town.Littles Restaurant in Blairgowrie, has come up with an Easter Sunday Menu in which to...
Biggins to host Leuchie’s Big Ascot Bash in Edinburgh
Actor and TV personality Christopher Biggins has been revealed as the host for a major charity event in Edinburgh this summer to raise funds...
Pronto ready to take a slice of Edinburgh pizza market
Authentic Italian “pizza al taglio” has arrived in Scotland for the first time with the opening of Pronto Slice - the latest venture from...
Union Brew Lab closes its doors
Fans of specialty coffee had some surprising news when one of the stalwarts of Edinburgh's coffee scene, Union Brew Lab, announced that it was...
Edinburgh Food Festival will host British Street Food Awards
British Street Food Awards and Edinburgh Food Festival have announced they are teaming up for this year’s events with the Scottish Final of the...
Lind & Lime Gin Tour: A Spirited Edinburgh Experience
In the heart of Leith lies a gem of ethical entrepreneurship: Lind & Lime Gin. With a recent achievement of B Corp accreditation, (demonstrating...
Easter idea – Sunday jazz with a side of roast at...
This Easter, get together at Le Petit Beefbar for a celebration with friends and family.
Enjoy a jazz Sunday roast followed by an egg-citing Easter...
Your choice between supermarket and independent
Should you buy your wine from a supermarket or an independent wine merchant? Richard Bouglet of Fife-based artisan wine importer and distributor, L'Art du Vin, explores the pros and cons in...
Greek Wine Fair at Assembly Rooms – how to make the...
How do you get the most out of a wine fair? Insider tips from wine expert and event organiser Diana Thompson.Ahead of the...
Frugal Feasting in February – a budget-friendly culinary adventure
As we eagerly step into February, bidding farewell to the somewhat gloomy and prolonged days of January, I find myself back from the sunlit...
Malones – the newest Irish pub in Leith
Malones Leith is now open on Constitution Street from 11am to 1am every day, adding to the group's three others in Scotland.With an emphasis...
The Tollhouse opens on Saturday
The Tollhouse, a new dining experience from the team behind Edinburgh’s award-winning Dine restaurants, opens on Saturday.The dining room on the upper level of...
Bocca Bona grabs pizza the take away action in Balerno
A business partnership founded on pasta and pupils had led to the opening of a new pizzeria in Balerno.Chris Moonie and Davide Scuccato both...
Innis & Gunn – steak frites every day
Diners liked Innis & Gunn’s steak frites, which they began serving last year, so now the brewer is serving up great beer and great...
National Puppy Day – where to go for a walk
National Puppy Day on Saturday 23 March is a good excuse, if you need one, to go for a walk with your dog (or...
Edinburgh winners at The Scottish Restaurant Awards
Tapa restaurant in Leith won top billing as the Spanish restaurant of the year at The Scottish Restaurant Awards, with others in the capital...
Lithuanian restaurant is a first for Scotland
Edinburgh’s newest restaurant promises devilish delights.Edinburgh is welcoming a new addition to its restaurant scene, with the opening of Pinčiukas - Scotland’s first Lithuanian...
Six by Nico shows you how to make the Chippie...
Six by Nico's Chippie menu is back, and this time around- you will be in the kitchen.Chef Nico Simeone will teach customers...
