To board the Orient Express is to be transported to a time when a train journey was romantic and luxurious. The Orient Express, once the favoured means of travel for dignitaries and aristocrats between Paris and Istanbul, has been brought back to life thanks to a new menu concept announced today by Chef Nico Simeone. Guests dining…
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Review: The Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh
We paid a return visit to The Sheep Heid Inn a couple of weeks back on a Monday evening (Monday night is the new Saturday night for us seeing as Mini Burger spends the night at his Grandmas!). Somehow it’s been almost three years since we last visited, where we enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast….
Out and About in the City: Edinburgh’s Hidden Gems
We had the opportunity to go out and explore Edinburgh recently and were tasked with uncovering a few of the city’s lesser known hot spots. We made a conscious decision to stay away from what is traditionally considered to be the ‘city centre’. So if you’re planning a visit to Edinburgh soon then read on….
Review: Breakfast at Chop House Leith, Edinburgh
A few weeks ago mini burger had an overnight at Grandmas. We thought we’d make the most of the peace and quiet and squeeze in a chilled Sunday morning breakfast at Chop House Leith. We’ve been previously for dinner and the steak was superb so assumed the breakfast was a fairly good bet. The restaurant…
Review: The Printing Press, Edinburgh
Having previously been to the The Printing Press when it first opened we were keen to revisit. So when we had a willing babysitter and an invitation to pop along we couldn’t turn it down. We visited on a Sunday evening a few weeks ago just before the Christmas festivities started in town and restaurants start…
Review: Picnic Afternoon Tea at One Square
In amongst the chaos that is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival a little piece of tranquility and calmness can be found at One Square in the form of their afternoon tea. Running until the end of the month you can enjoy a delicious picnic with a difference. They have teamed up with Rocco Venezia to offer you…
Review: Angels Share Restaurant, Edinburgh
The Angels Share Hotel is situated in the West End and you could be forgiven for walking past and thinking it’s just a hotel but if you look a little deeper you will see they also have an extremely stylish bar and offer a range of food from bar snacks to their al a carte menu….
Review: Scottish Cafe and Restaurant, Edinburgh
Tuesday of last week we were invited along to The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant. Jonathan was working that day so my mother in law accompanied Alfie and I on our visit. It was lovely weather so to work up an appetite we wandered around the gardens and then made our way to the cafe for…
Review: Steak Night at Restoration Yard, Dalkeith
Living just up the road from Dalkeith Country Park it has fast become my go to place during maternity leave. Alfie and I can be found wandering the park, often with a coffee in hand or heading down to some of our baby classes during the week. We’ve often said Restoration Yard within the Country…
Review: Beforenoon Tea at Mimi’s Bakehouse, Edinburgh
Everyone knows some of the best cakes in town can be found at Mimi’s Bakehouse. So when they got in touch to ask us if we’d like to try out their Beforenoon Tea, we jumped at the chance. As new parents the chance of a hot cup of tea/coffee and warm food was all too…
Review: Breakfast at The Restoration Yard, Dalkeith
Restoration yard has quickly become our go to place when we want something tasty within a few miles of our home. Even more so now that Alfie is here and I’m spending more time down there at parent and baby classes. I think a huge chunk of my maternity pay has been spent on coffee…
Only in Scotland: Our Wonderfully Weird Food Quirks
Ah Scotland, home of whisky, haggis and the country’s second national drink, Irn-Bru, it’s also home to some rather strange food quirks that visitors often find perplexing. But to Scottish people, they are completely normal. So, what are these strange food quirks that we don’t find odd at all? Well, first, let’s go with the…