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Duck & Waffle - late nights, great bites
Late night dining You know a meal is exceptional when conversation fades into silent nods of delight.That is our Duck & Waffle...

Bronwyn Eley
Jun 272 min read


Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Whisky bottles on display For the drenched hillwalker. Pie eyed. Flamenco dancer’s coffee break. All three have something in common – any...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 262 min read


Moët & Chandon at Gleneagles
Champagne Afternoon Tea During a recent visit to Gleneagles , Bite Mag participated in an exclusive Moët & Chandon tasting that traced...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 242 min read


Café Calton - Italy meets Scotland in The Athens of the North.
Perched on Calton Hill Café Calton , perched on its namesake hill—one of Edinburgh’s iconic seven offers seasonal Italian-inspired dishes...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 222 min read


Q&A with chef Scott Smith
Scott Smith (left) with John Howard of The Òir Group (right) – photo credit: Alix McIntosh The Captain Darling has officially opened...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 203 min read


Happy Birthday to The Spanish Butcher
Brooklyn loft-style space It’s June 2025, and the sun is splitting the sky Iberian style as we approach midsummer—and the first...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 202 min read


Rosé comes of age
The event was held at Taisteal When acknowledged ‘Queen of Rosé’ Elizabeth Gabay MW , author of the definitive bible on pink wine ,...
Elizabeth Bowman
Jun 192 min read


Family Life – Birth, Death and the Whole Damn Thing - By Elisabeth Luard
A life through food A recent cookbook launch at Toppings Book Shop, the unveiling of Caroline Eden’s third book in her Colour Trilogy,...

Bite
Jun 182 min read


Andy Murray serves up star power to celebrate a Wee Bit of Scotland that’s Come a Long Way with Walker’s Shortbread
First-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread Tennis legend, and Dunblane’s most famous son, Andy Murray has been announced as the...

Bite
Jun 163 min read


Little Capo - bambino boss in the New Town
Warm vibes The latest venture from Stuart McCluskey, Little Capo is a pint-sized Italian eatery with a big personality. Known for...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 132 min read


Celebrate World Gin Day in Style with a Free G&T at Òran Mór, Glasgow!
Caorunn Gin at Oran Mór 📍 Where: Òran Mór, Glasgow (West End) 📅 When: Saturday, 14th June 🕛 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM 🎟️ Entry: Free 🍸...

Bite
Jun 122 min read


The Chocolatarium – home to all things chocolate
33 makers are featured “If you could only ever eat one chocolate bar for life, what would it be?” That’s the question posed by Fraser,...
Lea Harris
Jun 112 min read


The Three Chimneys: a fresh start for renowned island eatery
Cobost, Skye A long-term feature on the culinary wishlist, on a recent visit to Skye , my partner and I finally made it to The Three...

Diana Spencer
Jun 103 min read


First look! The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack opens in South Queensferry
South Queensferry From their days running The Black Pig and Oyster in Leith to Jack O'Bryans in Dunfermline, the Coghill family has...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 92 min read


KUBA Café – a fusion of flavour and culture at Edinburgh Printmakers
The cafe looks out onto a courtyard and garden Nestled within the bright, contemporary space of Edinburgh Printmakers in Fountainbridge,...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 72 min read


The Scots Kitchen. F. Marian McNeill - by Fiona Richmond, Head of Regional Food, Scotland Food & Drink
Published by Birlinn It was somewhat bittersweet when a copy of the refreshed edition of The Scots Kitchen l anded on my doorstep....

Fiona Richmond
Jun 53 min read


Edinburgh experts on wines worth discovering
Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland continues her journey into the art of wine selection. For this issue, Diana interviewed three...

Diana Thompson
Jun 42 min read


Edinburgh’s first ever Guinness Terrace launches this week at Malones Leith
Self-pour pints available and free Guinness from 3pm June 6 Self-pour pints, sunshine vibes, and free Guinness for the first 50 guests ...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 32 min read


First Look: Brig o’ Doon unveils new restaurant ‘Tales’ and completes final phase of refurbishments
Perched on the River Doon Part of The RAD Hotel Group since 2022, the family-owned property has undergone extensive renovations,...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 33 min read


Louisiana soul food - presented at The Voodoo Rooms
Boiled crawfish “Food is so much a part of who we are in Louisiana,” says Doug Bourgeois from the Louisiana Office of Tourism. With 2025...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 22 min read


Celestia: a new star in Edinburgh’s Indian dining scene
Mohammed Abbas Indian cuisine holds a cherished place in Scotland’s culinary landscape, dating back to 1947 when the first Indian...

Sharon Wilson
May 292 min read


Knipoch House Hotel’s 1635 restaurant review by Cate Devine
A site of murder Deep in the heart of the Knipoch House hotel is a dining room unlike any other I’ve been in. Ancient exposed stone...

Cate Devine
May 263 min read


Bite Magazine Launches Summer 2025 Print Edition: A Celebration of Edinburgh’s Culinary Soul
Bite Magazine , Edinburgh’s trusted independent food and culture publication since 2003, is proud to announce the release of its Summer...

Sharon Wilson
May 232 min read


Ardbeg Smokiverse - limited-edition release for Ardbeg Day
Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes...

Sharon Wilson
May 233 min read


Oink marks 25 delicious years with better-than-2000 prices
Sandy Pate and Adam Marshall PULLED PORK lovers across Edinburgh are in for a treat as one of the capital’s most beloved lunch spots...

Sharon Wilson
May 232 min read


CÔTES ME IN: LIDL LAUNCH NEW BLUSH ROSÉ
Like a breath of fresh air! With sunny skies on the horizon and rosé season in full swing, searches for the tipple are up 138% this month...

Sharon Wilson
May 222 min read


World’s Best Food Photographs Served Up - Scottish photographers triumph
Chinese photographer Xiaoling Li has been crowned Overall Winner of the World Food Photography Awards A heartwarming image, The Elderly...

Sharon Wilson
May 213 min read


Burntisland banger is best in Scotland
Burntisland butcher makes the best pork sausage A record-breaking Burntisland banger has been named Scottish Pork Sausage Champion 2025,...

Sharon Wilson
May 193 min read


A taste of the good life at Achray House Hotel
The view from reception St. Fillans is a picturesque village in Perthshire, a few miles west of Comrie. It sits at the edge of Loch Earn,...

Sharon Wilson
May 193 min read


Aperitivo reimagined: MATTO brings Neapolitan ritual to Edinburgh’s Southside
Monday - Friday 4 pm-7 pm I n the heart of Edinburgh’s Newington district, a golden-hued pizza oven glows like a hearth at the centre of...

Sharon Wilson
May 152 min read


New cafe with a stunning terrace and panoramic city views
All day cafe This June, Edinburgh will welcome Cafe Calton , an all-day cafe on Calton Hill. With breathtaking views from Arthur’s Seat...

Sharon Wilson
May 152 min read


Pizza Punks launch bold new menu
Sandough Pizza Punks is taking a bold stand against the rising costs impacting the hospitality industry. By k eeping prices accessible,...

Sharon Wilson
May 142 min read


New pub and restaurant set to be the ‘Darling’ of Edinburgh neighbourhood
(L-R) Edinburgh chef, Scott Smith, and John Howard (owner and director of The Òir Group) at The Captain Darling in Stockbridge....

Sharon Wilson
May 142 min read


Loma by Graeme Cheevers review by Cate Devine
The view There is a muted elegance in the Baronial castle that is the five-star Cameron House by Loch Lomond, built by William Spence in...

Cate Devine
May 133 min read


James Pirie & Son Crowned 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Award Winner
James Pirie & Sons James Pirie & Son of Weymss Bay has claimed the much sought-after top prize at the prestigious 2025 World Championship...

Sharon Wilson
May 122 min read


World Haggis Champion win is lifetime achievement for Wemyss Bay butcher
Nigel Ovens, World Haggis Champion Scotland has a new World Haggis Champion. And for butcher Nigel Ovens, the ultimate accolade is a...

Sharon Wilson
May 123 min read



Bite
May 100 min read


Discover the World of Wine at Edinburgh Uncorked
May 31, Assembly Rooms Raise a glass to discovery at Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine fair – Edinburgh Uncorked – returning to...

Sharon Wilson
May 92 min read


Mara’s Picklery in Marchmont, Edinburgh – best spot for fermented food and seasonal dishes
A small eatery located in Marchmont Tucked away in the heart of Marchmont, Mara’s Picklery is a small but vibrant eatery that deserves...

Vivian Maeda
May 82 min read


Feast like a Victorian @ The Dunstane by the Social Bitches
The Roseate Indulging in the gorgeous, marvelously Victorian decor, and of course a rather cheeky bottle of Moet & Chandon rosé, it has...

The Social Bitches
May 62 min read


Green Mountains - a book launch at Toppings Bookshop
Green Mountains follows Black Sea and Red Sands As May blossoms I reflect on my two outstanding cultural events of the year so far. I...

Sharon Wilson
May 53 min read


Exciting Highlights of Aberdeen Cocktail Week 2025 You Can't Miss This May
Costa Nord from the team at Amarone Cocktail lovers are in for a treat this May as Aberdeen Cocktail Week gets a spring makeover....

Bite
May 23 min read


Celebrating a decade of community at Leith Walk Police Box
The Police Box is just past Croall Place on Leith Walk, halfway down. It's a good news story for a local Edinburgh business , Leith...

Sharon Wilson
May 11 min read


Number One Restaurant announces exclusive wine dinner with world-renowned Maison Trimbach
(Left to right, Emma Hemy, Restaurant Manager and Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry) On Monday, 16th June , Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 292 min read


Easter, naturally, at East Pier, Fife & Spry , Edinburgh
East Pier Another escape to the East Neuk, where, on Saturday, we made a significant dent in the wine cellars of The Peat Inn to...
Elizabeth Bowman
Apr 253 min read


Discover £5 Signature Cocktails at Somewhere by Nico cocktail fest
The cocktail festival runs from Friday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 11 Somewhere by Nico launches its first-ever Cocktail Festival , for...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 252 min read


Great Grog Spring Wine Fair - 16th May
Friday 16th May, Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh Two sessions, 2.30 - 5.00 or 6 - 8.30 100+ wines to taste....

Bite
Apr 251 min read


João's Place
J oão’s Place is a speakeasy-style bar on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh, inspired by the vibrant Liberdade neighbourhood in São Paulo,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 242 min read


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
Apr 222 min read


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
Apr 213 min read
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