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The Three Chimneys: a fresh start for renowned island eatery
Cobost, Skye A long-term feature on the culinary wishlist, on a recent visit to Skye , my partner and I finally made it to The Three...

Diana Spencer
1 hour ago3 min read
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First look! The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack opens in South Queensferry
South Queensferry From their days running The Black Pig and Oyster in Leith to Jack O'Bryans in Dunfermline, the Coghill family has...

Sharon Wilson
1 day ago2 min read
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KUBA Café – a fusion of flavour and culture at Edinburgh Printmakers
The cafe looks out onto a courtyard and garden Nestled within the bright, contemporary space of Edinburgh Printmakers in Fountainbridge,...

Sharon Wilson
3 days ago2 min read
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The Scots Kitchen. F. Marian McNeill - by Fiona Richmond, Head of Regional Food, Scotland Food & Drink
Published by Birlinn It was somewhat bittersweet when a copy of the refreshed edition of The Scots Kitchen l anded on my doorstep....

Fiona Richmond
5 days ago3 min read
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Edinburgh experts on wines worth discovering
Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland continues her journey into the art of wine selection. For this issue, Diana interviewed three...

Diana Thompson
6 days ago2 min read
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Edinburgh’s first ever Guinness Terrace launches this week at Malones Leith
Self-pour pints available and free Guinness from 3pm June 6 Self-pour pints, sunshine vibes, and free Guinness for the first 50 guests ...

Sharon Wilson
7 days ago2 min read
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First Look: Brig o’ Doon unveils new restaurant ‘Tales’ and completes final phase of refurbishments
Perched on the River Doon Part of The RAD Hotel Group since 2022, the family-owned property has undergone extensive renovations,...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 33 min read
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Louisiana soul food - presented at The Voodoo Rooms
Boiled crawfish “Food is so much a part of who we are in Louisiana,” says Doug Bourgeois from the Louisiana Office of Tourism. With 2025...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 22 min read
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Celestia: a new star in Edinburgh’s Indian dining scene
Mohammed Abbas Indian cuisine holds a cherished place in Scotland’s culinary landscape, dating back to 1947 when the first Indian...

Sharon Wilson
May 292 min read
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Knipoch House Hotel’s 1635 restaurant review by Cate Devine
A site of murder Deep in the heart of the Knipoch House hotel is a dining room unlike any other I’ve been in. Ancient exposed stone...

Cate Devine
May 263 min read
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Bite Magazine Launches Summer 2025 Print Edition: A Celebration of Edinburgh’s Culinary Soul
Bite Magazine , Edinburgh’s trusted independent food and culture publication since 2003, is proud to announce the release of its Summer...

Sharon Wilson
May 232 min read
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Ardbeg Smokiverse - limited-edition release for Ardbeg Day
Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes...

Sharon Wilson
May 233 min read
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Oink marks 25 delicious years with better-than-2000 prices
Sandy Pate and Adam Marshall PULLED PORK lovers across Edinburgh are in for a treat as one of the capital’s most beloved lunch spots...

Sharon Wilson
May 232 min read
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CÔTES ME IN: LIDL LAUNCH NEW BLUSH ROSÉ
Like a breath of fresh air! With sunny skies on the horizon and rosé season in full swing, searches for the tipple are up 138% this month...

Sharon Wilson
May 222 min read
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World’s Best Food Photographs Served Up - Scottish photographers triumph
Chinese photographer Xiaoling Li has been crowned Overall Winner of the World Food Photography Awards A heartwarming image, The Elderly...

Sharon Wilson
May 213 min read
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Burntisland banger is best in Scotland
Burntisland butcher makes the best pork sausage A record-breaking Burntisland banger has been named Scottish Pork Sausage Champion 2025,...

Sharon Wilson
May 193 min read
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A taste of the good life at Achray House Hotel
The view from reception St. Fillans is a picturesque village in Perthshire, a few miles west of Comrie. It sits at the edge of Loch Earn,...

Sharon Wilson
May 193 min read
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Aperitivo reimagined: MATTO brings Neapolitan ritual to Edinburgh’s Southside
Monday - Friday 4 pm-7 pm I n the heart of Edinburgh’s Newington district, a golden-hued pizza oven glows like a hearth at the centre of...

Sharon Wilson
May 152 min read
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New cafe with a stunning terrace and panoramic city views
All day cafe This June, Edinburgh will welcome Cafe Calton , an all-day cafe on Calton Hill. With breathtaking views from Arthur’s Seat...

Sharon Wilson
May 152 min read
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Pizza Punks launch bold new menu
Sandough Pizza Punks is taking a bold stand against the rising costs impacting the hospitality industry. By k eeping prices accessible,...

Sharon Wilson
May 142 min read
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New pub and restaurant set to be the ‘Darling’ of Edinburgh neighbourhood
(L-R) Edinburgh chef, Scott Smith, and John Howard (owner and director of The Òir Group) at The Captain Darling in Stockbridge....

Sharon Wilson
May 142 min read
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Loma by Graeme Cheevers review by Cate Devine
The view There is a muted elegance in the Baronial castle that is the five-star Cameron House by Loch Lomond, built by William Spence in...

Cate Devine
May 133 min read
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James Pirie & Son Crowned 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Award Winner
James Pirie & Sons James Pirie & Son of Weymss Bay has claimed the much sought-after top prize at the prestigious 2025 World Championship...

Sharon Wilson
May 122 min read
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World Haggis Champion win is lifetime achievement for Wemyss Bay butcher
Nigel Ovens, World Haggis Champion Scotland has a new World Haggis Champion. And for butcher Nigel Ovens, the ultimate accolade is a...

Sharon Wilson
May 123 min read
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Bite
May 100 min read
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Discover the World of Wine at Edinburgh Uncorked
May 31, Assembly Rooms Raise a glass to discovery at Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine fair – Edinburgh Uncorked – returning to...

Sharon Wilson
May 92 min read
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Mara’s Picklery in Marchmont, Edinburgh – best spot for fermented food and seasonal dishes
A small eatery located in Marchmont Tucked away in the heart of Marchmont, Mara’s Picklery is a small but vibrant eatery that deserves...

Vivian Maeda
May 82 min read
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Feast like a Victorian @ The Dunstane by the Social Bitches
The Roseate Indulging in the gorgeous, marvelously Victorian decor, and of course a rather cheeky bottle of Moet & Chandon rosé, it has...

The Social Bitches
May 62 min read
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Green Mountains - a book launch at Toppings Bookshop
Green Mountains follows Black Sea and Red Sands As May blossoms I reflect on my two outstanding cultural events of the year so far. I...

Sharon Wilson
May 53 min read
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Exciting Highlights of Aberdeen Cocktail Week 2025 You Can't Miss This May
Costa Nord from the team at Amarone Cocktail lovers are in for a treat this May as Aberdeen Cocktail Week gets a spring makeover....

Bite
May 23 min read
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Celebrating a decade of community at Leith Walk Police Box
The Police Box is just past Croall Place on Leith Walk, halfway down. It's a good news story for a local Edinburgh business , Leith...

Sharon Wilson
May 11 min read
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Number One Restaurant announces exclusive wine dinner with world-renowned Maison Trimbach
(Left to right, Emma Hemy, Restaurant Manager and Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry) On Monday, 16th June , Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 292 min read
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Easter, naturally, at East Pier, Fife & Spry , Edinburgh
East Pier Another escape to the East Neuk, where, on Saturday, we made a significant dent in the wine cellars of The Peat Inn to...
Elizabeth Bowman
Apr 253 min read
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Discover £5 Signature Cocktails at Somewhere by Nico cocktail fest
The cocktail festival runs from Friday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 11 Somewhere by Nico launches its first-ever Cocktail Festival , for...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 252 min read
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Great Grog Spring Wine Fair - 16th May
Friday 16th May, Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh Two sessions, 2.30 - 5.00 or 6 - 8.30 100+ wines to taste....

Bite
Apr 251 min read
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João's Place
J oão’s Place is a speakeasy-style bar on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh, inspired by the vibrant Liberdade neighbourhood in São Paulo,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 242 min read
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World Famous Mussel & Steak Bar celebrates birthday with 2005 pricing
Marshall Milne Following our report on The Mussel and Steak Bar 's birthday celebrations, we have received further news that this...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 222 min read
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Cuvée: Glasgow's Exciting New Champagne Bar in the West End
There will be a range of Champagne, crémants, by the bottle and by the glass Cuvée , a new Champagne, wine and cheese bar, is set to open...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 213 min read
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Discovering the best dishes at The Mussel & Steak Bar
The Grassmarket What comes to mind when you think of the Grassmarket? Groups on a walking tour, maybe – or perhaps it’s the pubs and...

Kirsty Wilkins
Apr 212 min read
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Celebrating 25 Years of Haddington Farmers' Market at the heart of the community
On 26th April, Haddington Farmers’ Market marks a quarter-century of supplying fresh, locally sourced produce to the people of...

Bite
Apr 203 min read
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Experience culinary heights at SushiSamba
Doughnuts, dulce de leche, berry coulis, citron ice cream SushiSamba opened its Dubai location in November 2021 on the 51st floor of the...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 192 min read
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Fhior to close
Broughton Street Fhior , Edinburgh’s multi-award winning restaurant from chef patron Scott Smith will run its closing dinner service on 1...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 183 min read
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The Puffin, North Berwick - a seaside gem
Sea Bream The Puffin is a charming bistro run by Kristian and Megan Campbell, located on the High Street in the picturesque town of...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 162 min read
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Dine - where the season is served on the plate.
Ginger Panna Cotta with Rhubarb I have always enjoyed independent restaurants, distinct from street food trucks, chain restaurants,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 143 min read
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L’ escargot bleu wine bar: quiz night fun
Real fire Nestled in the basement below the French restaurant L’ escargot bleu on Broughton Street, chef-patron Fred Berkmiller has...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 112 min read
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Luxford’s tasty burgers hit the spot
Brandon Terrace Sometimes you really can’t beat a good burger. Soft bun, juicy meat, sauce and cheese oozing. It’s the classic fast food...

Diana Spencer
Apr 112 min read
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The trick is to keep eating! Review of the newly re-opened Ox and Finch by Cate Devine.
Craig Nelson Considering the range and complexity of flavour and technique in every dish, prices at the newly reopened Ox and Finch in...

Cate Devine
Apr 103 min read
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Stop the (Gastronomic) World, Scotland Wants to Get On
Birch botanical vodka The Roco Bros, renowned chefs and restaurateurs, once commented to Rupert, co-founder of Buck & Birch , that...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 42 min read
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Razzo Pizza Napoletana at Edinburgh Street Food
Recently launched at the Edinburgh Street Food market Edinburgh Street Food has made its mark on the city’s hospitality landscape. I have...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 22 min read
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Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront
Championing The Shore Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have come together for the first time to showcase Edinburgh’s...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 23 min read
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