Bite Exclusives cuts straight through the hype and takes you to the places in Edinburgh that actually deliver — the spots that won’t fleece you, bore you, or waste a night out. Real flavour, real value, no mystery bills, no sad beige food. Just the restaurants and bars we’ve eaten in and would send our pals to without blinking. This is the first drop. More are coming — and they’ll only get better. Pinky promise. More info on all here Tanpin Tasting Night at Harajuku Kitchen E

Carlo Petrini’s impact on Scotland runs deeper than many realise. In her thoughtful tribute, Cate Devine traces how the Slow Food founder’s ideas have shaped chefs, growers, policymakers and communities across the country — a quiet revolution whose roots now reach from kitchens and markets to allotments, classrooms and culture itself. The steady flow of tributes from across the globe to Carlo Petrini, the Italian founder of the global Slow Food movement who died on May 21, wa

A few weeks ago, I went to the opening night for Uncle Tiger, a new Asian-fusion restaurant with a fun pop-up menu twist. Tempting delights floated through the crowd, and I was instantly addicted to the flavours and fancies on offer. As everyone’s “fun, favourite uncle”, keeping it fresh, fun and fascinating is what Uncle Tiger is all about. While I’m a creature of habit who frequents the same places and eats the same meals on repeat so I am intrigued by the concept of a rota

I recently took part in the Fish & Shellfish Day Course at Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy, a place best known for its rigorous professional training alongside an impressive range of recreational courses — relaxed, hands-on sessions designed for food lovers, groups and teams looking to cook, learn and have fun together. I chose this particular session because — let’s be honest — fish, bivalves and their armour‑plated, crustacean pals can be intimidating. Hard shells, sharp cl

Happy May, everyone — we hear the sun is about to make an appearance, and we’ve got plenty of sunshine‑worthy events and restaurants for you to look forward to. Our summer issue is online now and will be out in print from the end of May. Newsworthy Mutti Pasta Sauce Tour brings its Italian roadshow to Edinburgh — free pasta, free sauce, and a taste of Italy on Castle Street. Malones Edinburgh announces a £500,000 investment in a major Haymarket expansion ahead of the World Cu

Malones Edinburgh has announced a major £500,000 investment in the venue, building on a strong period of growth for the business and marking the next stage in its expansion near Haymarket. The half-a-million-pound investment will see the popular Irish bar create a brand-new 200-capacity function room, while also delivering upgrades across the existing venue. Work is due to take place in May, with the venue remaining open throughout the refurbishment and the new space expecte

Celestia has quietly become one of Edinburgh’s most exciting modern Indian restaurants — elegant, inventive, and rooted in deep flavour. Now, Celestia is opening its doors to Bite readers for an exclusive dining experience available Monday to Thursday, 6pm–7.30pm. For £29.95 per person (food only), guests can enjoy a curated selection from Celestia’s à la carte menu — the same dishes that have made it one of the city’s most talked‑about new openings. Drinks are paid separatel

Thursday nights just got a whole lot more delicious. Bite has teamed up with Harajuku Kitchen to bring you Tanpin Tasting Night — a weekly, small‑plate Japanese dining experience where you build your own trio of Tanpin favourites for just £21.95. Tanpin is Harajuku Kitchen’s signature small‑plate menu: vibrant, comforting, flavour‑packed dishes designed for mixing, matching and sharing. Tanpin Tasting Night gives you the freedom to explore Japanese cooking at its most playful

Edinburgh food lovers, clear your diaries. The Muti Pasta Sauce Tour is rolling into Castle Street on 26–27 May, bringing with it a beautiful Italian street kitchen on wheels — and thousands of free portions of pasta and jars of Mutti’s award‑winning sauce. The 127‑year‑old, family‑run tomato brand from Parma has become something of a quiet obsession among chefs, food writers and home cooks across the UK. Now, Mutti is taking that love on the road, visiting seven major cities