When Sabzi, a Punjabi restaurant, joins forces with the Portuguese-Chinese fusion of Macau Kitchen, the result is a pop-up experience that transcends simple dining. Hosted by Sabzi’s charismatic Stevie Singh and Macau Kitchen's masterful Chef Kei De Freitas, the evening feels like an intimate invitation into their shared culinary heritage. Chef Kei, a natural storyteller, guides us through the provenance of each dish, while Stevie ensures the hospitality is as warm as the spi

Contini George Street has launched a feel‑good Edinburgh collaboration this May, partnering with cancer support charity Maggie’s Edinburgh for a month‑long fundraising campaign that blends fashion, food and community spirit in the city. At the centre of the partnership is Maggie’s Boutique, a four‑day pre‑loved designer pop‑up running 14–17 May at the former Jo Malone store on George Street. More than 1,200 donated luxury items — curated with the help of Maggie’s Ambassadors

In a world where everybody seems to be stripping back to white marble benchtops, grey sweatpants, and cold facades, Pizza Geeks brings back a little bit of the whimsical we all need. As I always say, in geeks we trust. I may be somewhat biased, being a massive geek myself, but the moment I stepped into the Pizza Geeks instalment on Easter Road in Edinburgh, I was instantly at ease. Awash with black paint and brick layering, with pops of lights in the neon signs, it would be w

João’s Place, the discreet speakeasy perched on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh, has relaunched with a striking redesign and an expanded culinary offering, reaffirming its status as one of the city’s most coveted rooftop destinations. Hidden behind a gold door and known for its intimate atmosphere, the bar now unveils a refreshed and expanded space that blends understated glamour with the effortless hospitality. The relaunch follows a year of acclaim, with João’s Place earning

Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest touring food, drink and music festival, returns to Inverleith Park this August with its strongest Edinburgh line‑up yet. Now in its 21st year, the three‑day celebration brings together TV celebrity chefs, chart‑topping music acts, and hundreds of artisan producers, creating a full‑scale summer weekender for food lovers of all ages. This year’s headline names include: MasterChef 2025 Champion Harry Maguire MasterChef finalist Sophie Surgue Ma

Stepping into the kitchen‑garden at The Cottage at Royal Terrace, the city seems to loosen its grip. The noise of modern life falls away as the path leads toward the 1836 Playfair cottage, part of the architect’s elegant Royal Terrace scheme. It’s a fairytale setting, and once inside, the chalky white‑walled dining room catches the last of the golden hour before settling into the soft glow of table lamps. It is a tranquil setting for what will transpire; precise cooking where

My experience of Champagne has been pretty limited so far – a rather depressing confession for someone in their 40s. While I am very happy to quaff glasses of posh fizzy stuff at drink receptions, I couldn’t have told you anything about what I was drinking. For this reason I was excited to attend the ‘Champagne & Sparkling Wine Around the World’ tasting at Papple Steading, a new arts and culture hospitality venture in the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian. The tasting is the f

Edinburgh’s wine calendar is heating up, and one of the most anticipated tastings of the year is just around the corner. On 31 May, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Headquarters opens its doors for an immersive afternoon (2pm-5pm) dedicated to the wines of the Rhône Valley — a region celebrated for its diversity, character and remarkable consistency vintage after vintage. If you joined Rhône in White last year, you’ll already know this is an event that over‑delivers. And

Glasgow’s Merchant City meets the heat of southern Brazil as chef Juliana Kipper unveils El Santo’s new summer menu — a celebration of subtle spice, smoky parrilla cooking and the shared footballing soul of two nations gearing up for a seismic June showdown. It’s the first time I’ve been back in Glasgow since the fire that destroyed the Union Corner Building next to Central Station. You’ll know the facade, even if you didn’t know it. That famous Irn Bru sign on the roof was G