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)….
News: Pugtoberfest! Pug Owners Meet Up At Edinburgh Brewery
A dog-friendly brewery in Edinburgh is hosting a meet-up for pug owners and their four legged friends with all the proceeds from ticket sales, going to a dog rescue charity. Bellfield Brewery is hosting Pugtoberfest and will be serving a special Pug Grumble IPA to visitors. The brewery has teamed up with Pug Mania, a…
News: Franco Manca open their first Edinburgh branch
Sourdough pizza pioneers, Franco Manca, has officially opened its first Edinburgh-based pizzeria, today 22nd August 2019. The new pizzeria is located at The Mint Building. With fresh sourdough handmade on site every day and natural Italian wine, Franco Manca was the first pizzeria to offer sourdough pizza in the UK. Customers will be able to order one of…
News: New Brewery Taproom Opens in Abbeyhill
The latest addition to Edinburgh’s burgeoning craft beer scene is now open. Just a short, 10 minute walk from the Scottish Parliament building – or an even shorter bus ride to Meadowbank you can find the latest offering from Bellfield Brewery. The Bellfield Brewery tap room in Abbeyhill offers visitors award-winning beers on keg and…
News: Printing Press Bar & Kitchen launches weekend brunch in time for Edinburgh Festival
The stylish Printing Press Bar & Kitchen on Edinburgh’s iconic George Street is ‘brunching out’ with a new offering for diners this August.The new weekend brunch has arrived just in time, as locals and visitors alike search for something delicious before another jam-packed day of Festival shows.Served on Saturdays and Sundays from 12.30 to 3.30pm,…
News: The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant Unveils New look
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors to the public in time for the capital’s Festival season, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment. The independent, family business is owned and operated by Edinburgh restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini. The fresh new look interior champions many Scottish designers and the menu as always…
Review: Damm 27, Edinburgh
Snuggled away in the Southside is a stylish new bar Damm 27. Only recently opened in April this year it has undergone an extensive refurbishment. The result is a stylish, contemporary bar and bistrot that offers all-day dining, with a menu inspired by classic European dishes. We visited to try out their Lobster Tuesdays. On…
News: Single Malt Whisky Distilling Returns to Edinburgh City Centre
Tuesday 30 July is a historic date for Edinburgh and the Scotch whisky industry as Holyrood Distillery opens its doors to bring single malt whisky distilling back to the centre of the capital for the first time in almost 100 years. This morning, founder Rob Carpenter and his team gathered to unveil their distillery and…
News: New Street Food and Pop-up Cocktail Bar Opens at The Shore
A quirky new pop-up cocktail bar and street food sensation will open this weekend in Leith. Created by the team behind Custom Lane in collaboration with Beetle Juice Cocktail Bar, LANE will showcase some of the best street food in Edinburgh with food trucks and vendors taking up residency every weekend from Friday August 2nd. LANE will be…
Are You Game To Try Something New?
We recently received some products to sample from Wild and Game. We hadn’t come across the company before and the products listed on the website sounded delicious so were keen to give the food a try. Wild and Game were only established in 2017 with the aim of “introducing more consumers to all types of…
Discounted Curry for Fringe Show Goers at Voujon
Popular Edinburgh curry house, Voujon, is delighted to discount diners 10% off their food bill, if seeing a Fringe show before or after eating at the restaurant, during August. The Bengali and Indian restaurant will give guests 10% of their food bill, providing they are seeing a Fringe show (either before or after their meal)…
5 Best Locations for a Weekend Away
With increasing work commitments and the need to budget, it can seem impossible to get the time off that you need to go on holiday. Going on a weekend away is a much more achievable option, and can give you the relaxation that you need. If you want to explore what a weekend away can…