Posts Tagged ‘eating out’
Review: Chaophraya, Edinburgh
With stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Chaophraya is often found on lists of must-visit restaurants in the city. Oozing with atmosphere and ambience, the restaurant is known for offering flavoursome Thai cuisine from an extensive menu, so I was delighted to hear about and try their new breakfast menu. Located on the third floor of…
Read MoreReview: The Bridge Inn, Ratho
Just a short drive from Edinburgh lies The Bridge Inn, the perfect spot for a night away from the city, finds Alister Tenneb. Ratho sits on The Union Canal a few miles South West of Edinburgh and The Bridge Inn – yes you guessed it is right next to the bridge over the canal. We…
Read MoreGlasgow’s Sole Club introduces new menus inspired by Six by Nico iconic Chippie
Six months since its inception, Sole Club in Glasgow is launching two new culinary experiences this month. The first is The Chippie Club, which pays homage to their origins with the iconic Six by Nico ‘Chippie’ Tasting Menu. From a chip on a stick to the Smoky Sausage Supper, this reinterpretation of Six’s culinary roots…
Read MoreReview: Cabo, Edinburgh
Richard Bath heads to Edinburgh’s first pacific-fusion restaurant to try out the offerings. Cabo, which has taken over the space once occupied by Scotland rugby legend Simon Taylor’s bohemian 99 Hanover bar, is a month-old new eaterie marketed as sitting ‘at the intersection of Asian and Latin American cuisine, offering a unique Pacific fusion’ that…
Read MoreReview: Wuji Asian Circle, Edinburgh
I know what you’re thinking – why go out for BBQ when you could do it yourself at home? But that’s not the point. With BBQ, you’re not going for fan fare of a plated meal but for the selection of quality ingredients and the bonding experience with family, friends, and/or colleagues. And sometimes you…
Read MoreReview: Kinara, Glasgow
Ellie Forbes tries out one of Glasgow’s newest Indian restaurants, Kinara. I haven’t been lucky enough to visit India. Friends who have made the trip have regaled me with stories of the incredible food, but plans to visit have just sadly never come to fruition. Recently, however, I was treated to a gastronomic voyage…
Read MoreReview: Skua pop-up
The team behind one of Stockbridge’s hottest bars, Skua, is host a street food pop-up, Coop on Potterrow in Fettle Cafe. Richard Bath popped in to try it out. Whether you’re a ten-minute walk away at The Pleasance or the a couple of hundred yards away at the main Fringe hub at the university on Bristo…
Read MoreBar + Block’s Mexican-Inspired Menu, Edinburgh
Located on Edinburgh’s Princes Street, Bar + Block is a steakhouse in a prime location. I have passed it a hundred times on the high street, usually in a rush to avoid the crowds and get my errands finished before my patience expires. However, my eyes always linger as I speed past, so I was…
Read MoreReview: Bonnar’s is a hidden gem in Edinburgh’s fine dining scene
It’s hard to believe that the grand 18th century baronial building that now houses The Scott Hotel, tucked away peacefully within Pollock Estate in Edinburgh’s Southside, was once a halls of residence for students. The high ceilings, ornate fireplaces and wood panelling are just a few of the impressive period features that have been preserved.…
Read MoreReview: The Grahamston, Glasgow
Ellie Forbes heads to The Grahamston at Radisson Blu Glasgow to sample their new menu. I like getting dressed up on a Saturday evening for a night in the city. It’s a marked change from the usual Monday to Friday attire of muddy dog walking gear. And if you are in the market for…
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