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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
10 minutes ago2 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
1 day ago3 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
1 day ago2 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
2 days ago3 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
3 days ago2 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
4 days ago3 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
6 days ago2 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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Campbeltown Malts Festival celebrates the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World
2025 Festival Edition Perhaps a somewhat overlooked corner of Scotland’s west coast, the rather unfortunately shaped Kintyre Peninsula...
Diana Spencer
Apr 22 min read
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Eve: self-described pasta paradise
Charcuterie waiting to be served Among the late-night taverns and odd youth hostel of Cowgate is the Italian restaurant Eve . Named after...
Kirsty Wilkins
Mar 312 min read
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Muna's - Ethiopian cuisine
Edinburgh boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with restaurants and cafés bringing diverse traditions to the city. For foodies like me, it’s...
Eleonora Vanello
Mar 292 min read
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THE GLENALLACHIE CROWNED WORLD’S BEST SINGLE MALT TWICE IN QUICK SUCCESSION
Prestigious World Whiskies Awards handed out its top accolade to the brand’s 12-year-old single malt World's Best Single Malt Leading...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 282 min read
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Whisky Chat from the Tipsy Midgie - Spring 2025
Spring is here, and that means it's time for my favourite whisky festivals, like the Spirit of Speyside! Since its launch in 1999, it has...
Colin Hinds
Mar 282 min read
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An illicit night of indulgence at Heads & Tales
Heads & Tales staff dressed for the Prohibition theme This week, Heads & Tales bar and Kyloe restaurant hosted their first Subterranean...
Diana Spencer
Mar 283 min read
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Pie-oneers battle it out for record-breaking pie-off at 25th annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards
530 pies compete for crowning glory – biggest turnout in awards’ history A record-breaking number of entries for the 25th annual World...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 273 min read
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Valaria - review by Cate Devine
Byres Road When it first opened in 2023, patisserie Valaria in Glasgow’s foodie-forward Byres Road made its mark with its...
Cate Devine
Mar 262 min read
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Tea sommelier offers a perfect blend for Fingal's afternoon tea
Judit Toomey-Kovacs Fingal’s Restaurant Manager, Judit Toomey-Kovacs, has sailed into her new role as Luxury floating hotel, Fingal's...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 223 min read
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In The Green Room: Thistle hit the spot!
William Street Giles Cooke & Paddy Gilhooley While enjoying our meal at Edinburgh wine bar, The Green Room , we spot an upcoming...
Elizabeth Bowman
Mar 212 min read
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The Green Room -
Azim and Ghislain A glass of Champagne is always a delightful way to start an evening, setting a Gallic tone when we visit The Green Room...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 202 min read
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Razzo Pizza Napoletana Opens at Edinburgh Street Food
The lastest edition to the line up at Edinburgh Street Food Edinburgh Street Food (ESF) is excited to welcome Razzo Pizza Napoletana,...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 182 min read
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Locanda De Gusti by Anne Pia
Dalry Road Edinburgh’s Haymarket is in metamorphosis ... expanding, re-generating, fashioning a new identity. Once a somewhat...
Anne Pia
Mar 183 min read
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UK’s first Black Pudding Championship proves tasty honour for Arbroath butcher
D H Robertson bags top Black Pudding award A Scottish butcher who dusted off a pre-war recipe to make it battle-ready has been crowned...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 174 min read
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Civerinos earns a place on Time Out’s list of best pizzas in the world
Stockbridge Do you take your pizza seriously? Snap! When Bite heard the news that you can taste one of the best pizzas in the world right...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 172 min read
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Exploring the Flavours of Punjab: A Culinary Journey with Dhoom Indian Streetery's 10-Course Tasting Menu
10 course menu from the Punjab in Dunfermline
Sharon Wilson
Mar 152 min read
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How to cure a crippling hangover in just five easy courses @ Duck & Waffle by The Social Bitches
Derek and Isaac The morning after the night before, these bitches feel like absolute death. Following endless wine, cheeky cocktails, and...
The Social Bitches
Mar 112 min read
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Somewhere by Nico - Latin America
Located in the West End of Edinburgh Tucked away in a grimy West End lane, Somewhere by Nico stands in opulent juxtaposition to it's...
Ruari Sutherland
Mar 102 min read
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The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews - fine dining to a tee
Seafront St Andrews As The Times reports that the south of England is warmer than Spain, Mr Bite and I hit the jackpot. Our destination...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 72 min read
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Greencity Wholefoods
Founded in 1978 in Glasgow's vibrant east end Greencity Wholefoods is a wholesaler of fine food and drink founded in 1978, based in...
Bite
Mar 42 min read
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The Pine Trees Hotel - a luxury escape in Pitlochry
A Luxury Escape at The Pine Trees in Pitlochry
Sharon Wilson
Mar 32 min read
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Ben Cruachan Inn - AWEsome!
On the shores of Loch Awe “It’s the food that sells it,” says Mike, the GM of this roadside inn on the shores of Loch Awe. He is right,...
Sharon Wilson
Mar 22 min read
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The Leddie review by Cate Devine
The Leddie, Aberlady With the current focus in hospitality moving to the quality of service front of house - the director of the Michelin...
Cate Devine
Mar 13 min read
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Gio’s–your local Italian ristorante
39 Slateford Road “It’s been emotional, actually”, Giovanni (Gio) Pia – chef of the eponymous new restaurant on Slateford Road – says....
Kirsty Wilkins
Feb 282 min read
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