A new café‑brasserie from The Rocca Group, Clarets pairs brasserie style cooking with panoramic views over the Old Course and West Sands — a relaxed, confident addition to St Andrews’ dining scene. Clarets , open May 1 2026, is the latest addition to The Rocca Group portfolio, perched on level one of The R&A World Golf Museum with sweeping views over the Old Course and West Sands in St Andrews. Sitting along from Managing Director Stefano Pieraccini’s fine dining restaurant

One of Edinburgh’s most unique dining destinations is set to open on Friday 1 st  May, as The Cottage at Royal Terrace – a 19 th -century William Playfair building tucked within Royal Terrace Gardens – reopens as an intimate, seasonal restaurant.  Peter Adshead - whose career spans Michelin-starred restaurants and Edinburgh's leading five-star hotels - takes on the role of Director as The Cottage at Royal Terrace puts down new roots. Originally built as a home for the Garden

Wahaca teams up with Tony’s Chocolonely for a limited‑run menu where bold Mexican flavours meet ethically sourced chocolate, turning a springtime visit into a double‑dose of feel‑good indulgence. This particular chocolate brand exists to make 100% slave‑free chocolate and it has taken over Thomasina Mier's Wahaca dessert menu until April 28. What could be better fun than tacos & tequila? My pal Melanie’s reply, to any such question - add chocolate! So who else could possibl

Discovering a neighbourhood gem hiding in plain sight, award-winning food journalist Cate Devine finds The Skillet in Glasgow’s West End delivering cooking of rare precision and flair under head chef Aamana McGivern — a restaurant she believes is destined for wider attention and even a Michelin Bib Gourmand. I’ve heard it said that sometimes it’s the people closest to you that you know the least. I reckon the same adage can apply to local restaurants and, especially, their fa

One of Edinburgh’s most photographed rooftop bars has just levelled up — and it’s ready to bring the party  this Easter. Cold Town House , the Grassmarket hotspot famous for its jaw‑dropping Edinburgh Castle views, has unveiled a £500,000 makeover  that turns its rooftop into a year‑round playground of cocktails, sunshine (when we get it) and seriously good vibes. Since opening in 2019, it’s been the go‑to for anyone chasing that perfect castle‑backdrop pint. Now, thanks to a

Ciccetta’s pops out on Bruntsfield Avenue like a burst of colour against Edinburgh stone. Butter-yellow walls, curling pink lettering, and a softly glowing interior promise something cheerful before you’ve even stepped inside. And inside, the promise is kept: peach-toned light warms the space, Italian posters line the walls, and stacks of branded takeaway cups sit ready behind the counter. It’s the kind of place that makes you pause and smile, even on a dull day. Opened in

Once a humble outpost for beat officers, the Leith Walk Police Box has become one of the city’s most distinctive tiny landmarks — a pocket‑sized space with an outsized creative life. These iconic blue boxes were once scattered across Edinburgh as essential communication points for police on foot. Today, the Leith Walk box has been reimagined as a micro‑venue for makers, artists, and community projects. Its compact footprint invites ingenuity: pop‑up shops, exhibitions, tasti

Bite’s interest goes beyond simply tasting and sipping on your behalf. Sometimes, as on a recent evening, we have the chance to explore where tasty ideas are hatched, and a new independent launch, The Cookbook Shop, situated on the lower section of Haddington Place, provides the opportunity to stoke some sweet and savoury dreams in this lavish repository of food & drink inspiration. Conceived by Martyn & Liz Bryson as a ‘community base’ as well as a prime resource for hospi

What makes East Lothian such a special county for food and drink? East Lothian has an extraordinary geographic, fertile farmland, a stunning coastline and rolling heather- clad hills, all within a compact area. This diversity shapes what we grow, make, catch, brew, and bake. Add this to a strong sense of community and collaboration and you have a food and drink scene that is high quality but also deeply rooted in place What can readers expect to find in the book? What started