Don’t fancy making Christmas dinner this year? We don’t blame you. It’s been one heck of a year to say the least! Whether it’s down to there being less people for you to cook for due to restrictions or because you would just rather someone else did it for you, thankfully there’s lots of Edinburgh…
Eat Out to Help Out Edinburgh Extended Restaurant List
The Eat Out to Help Out government initiative to encourage people to safely return to eating out has now officially ended. However, there is good news for those of us keen to grab a culinary bargain, as a number of Edinburgh restaurants have made the decision to extend their own version of the eat out…
The Wine List Subscription Box Review
You should be able to learn about wine without becoming a wine bore. The Wine List I have to say I completely agree. Although I doubt I’m ever likely to become a wine bore as generally a lot more time is spent drinking it than talking about it! What is The Wine List? The Wine…
News: DEWAR’s Aberfeldy Distillery Reopens
Nestled within a lush valley in the foothills of the Central Highlands of Scotland, DEWAR’S Aberfeldy Distillery will reopen on Monday 20th July with new health and safety measures in place. Though the distillery is a bastion of traditional whisky-making in a region where few distilleries remain, it is easily accessible from all major cities, from Edinburgh to Inverness. In recent…
News: The Neighbourgood Market
Edinburgh will soon welcome the city’s first ever contactless open-air market when it opens this July. The Neighbourgood Market located at The Grande Club in Stockbridge will invite food operators and restaurants from the area to utilise their stunning open-air ground and provide a safe and dynamic platform for local businesses and traders to sell…
Chop House at Home
Edinburgh’s foremost independent steak restaurant group has launched their ‘Chop House At Home’ concept. One of a number of local businesses to adapt to the current ‘lockdown’ restrictions, Chop House are offering their ‘Best of British’ dry aged beef. Available as part of a sharing feast for collection or delivery across the city. Did you…
Where to Find the Best Casino Restaurants and Bars in Edinburgh
Casinos aren’t exactly famous for being fantastic food spots around the world. If you have never dined inside a casino restaurant or bar before, you might be surprised at what you’ll find. Here are some of the best dining places located inside the casinos of Edinburgh, all of which are mired in Scotland’s history. Fahrenheit…
Canteen Street Food Festival Returns to Archerfield for 2020
Rogue Village’s foodies’ favourite Canteen Street Food Festival returns to Archerfield Walled Garden for their 2020 spring/summer season. Canteen has firmly established itself as a firm favourite on the street food calendar with foodies, families and the country’s leading traders alike attracting 2k visitors every month. Positioning street food in a rural environment makes this…
News: New Sunday Brunch and Lunch Offering from 83 Hanover Street
83 Hanover Street, the New Town eatery that serves small plates that are big on flavour, has been offering a unique culinary blend of Scottish produce and Chilean flavours since 2018. The menus have been given a fresh burst of energy as brunch and lunch join the line up. BRUNCHSunday brunch promises to be a…
Besos de Oro Chocolate Liqueur: Guilt Free Pleasure?
We were recently asked to try out Besos de Oro’s latest product – Besos de Chocolaté – a brandy and horchata blend chocolate liqueur. As if that doesn’t sound tempting enough it’s completely allergen free. So free from gluten, dairy, lactose, nuts, soya, and suitable for vegans. The timing of this review request couldn’t have…
Review: Taste of Scotland at Usquabae Bar, Edinburgh
Having missed the first series in Taste of Scotland at Usquabae Bar we were delighted to be asked to visit and try out their second offering. Usquabae Bar is situated in the West End of Edinburgh, just under Ryan’s Bar. A Taste of Scotland is a 6 course offering, showcasing the best the Highlands and…
Luxury Hampers from Highland Fayre
We were recently asked if we would be interested in sampling a food hamper from Highland Fayre. You can usually count on us not to turn down any sort of food and also thought this would be an ideal chance to try out a potential Christmas pressie (you can’t go wrong with a good hamper)….