With notes from my granddaughter Macau Kitchen’s late‑July secret menu evening became a vivid portrait of Luso‑Asian cuisine in motion — and for Simone Hilliard, sharing it with her granddaughter Erica VR brought the experience into sharper focus. As Erica documented each dish with the intent of a critic in the making, the night revealed how food can carry heritage forward, and bind generations. Macau Kitchen’s late‑July secret menu evening became a vivid portrait of Luso‑A

Mrs Bite is delighted to offer Bite readers 20% off their food bill at Celestia throughout the Edinburgh Festival, right up until 31 August. It’s a generous offer — and a brilliant excuse to experience one of the city’s most confident Indian kitchens at the busiest, buzziest time of the year. Celestia’s cooking is bold, colourful and full of personality: refined without ever feeling fussy. I’ve written about their lunch menu before — dishes like Bhatti Murgh, Paneer Tikka and

Crémant d’Alsace celebrates a major milestone this year as it marks 50 years of AOC status — a half‑century that has seen it evolve from a regional speciality into France’s leading AOC crémant and one of Europe’s most exciting sparkling‑wine categories. Although the AOC was formalised in 1976, Alsace’s sparkling wine story began decades earlier, when producers experimented with traditional‑method winemaking inspired by neighbouring Champagne. The region’s cool climate, long

A much-loved Category A listed Edinburgh pub reopens this week following a major refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs, which is headquartered in the city. The investment has turned Joseph Pearce on Elm Row into a top-class neighbourhood pub with a stunning new décor. The landmark pub formally opens its doors at 12pm 24 July following nearly seven weeks closure for the extensive works. Edinburgh born-and-bred Paul Henderson – a local resident and former regular – is movin

Asu, the latest culinary project from the team behind Glasgow’s much-loved Five March, is set to open at Brown’s of Leith this month. Launching on Friday 24th July, Asu will bring the vibrant flavours of Asia to The Shore in Edinburgh. Owned by restaurateur Joanna Nethery, Asu is her latest venture, which will boast a menu of fresh and exciting Asian-inspired dishes. The menus and kitchen team will be led by Five March’s executive chef, David Cleary, who previously headed u

The Tollhouse has unveiled a refreshed line‑up of seasonal menus, introducing updated lunch offerings, an expanded prix fixe, and a renewed Sunday roast service. The move marks a deliberate push to strengthen neighbourhood dining options while spotlighting producers from Edinburgh, Fife, the Borders and surrounding regions. Weekday Lunch Gets a Revamp One of the most notable changes is the updated weekday lunch menu, now running Monday to Friday from midday until 3pm. The res

Amorino, the luxury Italian gelato brand, announced that its first Scottish venue would open in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town on Friday 17 July 2026. After much anticipation, the new venue opened its doors at 12pm at 27 North Bridge, just steps away from the city’s iconic Royal Mile. The launch marked a significant milestone in the brand’s UK expansion, bringing its internationally renowned gelato experience to Scotland for the first time. The Edinburgh opening drew stron

My youngest daughter sits at the table. She is approaching middle age. Well, all three are! There is a plate of pasta before her… pappardelle, wonderful luscious ribbons, folding soft, enfolding and yielding. This pasta must surely be the king or queen of the pasta world; a pasta that is reliable and substantial; a pasta with presence which distinguishes itself at any gathering; demands attention; and a pasta which is never eaten al dente should that be your choice, though ne

One of Edinburgh’s most popular neighbourhood cocktail bars is shaking things up with a £100,000 interior makeover in time for this year’s Fringe Festival. Since opening its doors in 2012, The Blackbird on Leven Street in Tollcross has established itself as one of the capital’s most popular independent food and drink venues. Located just two minutes from King’s Theatre in a lively hub for culture, dining, and shopping, The Blackbird is also home to a unique beer garden t