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Reviewing in Scotland & Beyond since 2003
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Written by locals




Dine - where the season is served on the plate.
Ginger Panna Cotta with Rhubarb I have always enjoyed independent restaurants, distinct from street food trucks, chain restaurants,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 143 min read
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Valaria - review by Cate Devine
Byres Road When it first opened in 2023, patisserie Valaria in Glasgow’s foodie-forward Byres Road made its mark with its...

Cate Devine
Mar 262 min read
61


The Green Room -
Azim and Ghislain A glass of Champagne is always a delightful way to start an evening, setting a Gallic tone when we visit  The Green...

Sharon Wilson
Mar 202 min read
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How to cure a crippling hangover in just five easy courses @ Duck & Waffle by The Social Bitches
Derek and Isaac The morning after the night before, these bitches feel like absolute death. Following endless wine, cheeky cocktails, and...

The Social Bitches
Mar 112 min read
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie & Bar - heavenly inspiration
Mrs. Bite and Harvey go way back. The famous store opened its Edinburgh branch in 2002 shortly before the first issue of Bite magazine...

Sharon Wilson
May 28, 20242 min read
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A delicious gastronomy lecture at The Brasserie at The ScholarÂ
Chef Ed Fortune When I think of university food, I picture a canteen-style menu with simple dishes. Be prepared to be pleasantly...

Vivian Maeda
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Dine - polished brasserie-style dining
Beef Featherblade The Dine family of restaurants comprises three neighbourhood-style venues in Craiglockhart, Murrayfield, and Canomills....

Sharon Wilson
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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Bistro Du Vin - French bistro classics in Edinburgh
Ahead of Valentine’s Day Mrs Bite thought she would scope out a suitable recommendation, and the classic French Bistro du Vin fits the...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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The Social Bitches - Sunday Roast, Jazz & Day Drinking at Le Petit Beefbar
The Social Bitches looking fabulous despite the hangover Eyes like pinholes and praying for death, the Social Bitches are suffering a...

The Social Bitches
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Le Petit Beefbar - carnivore's delight
As reports of soaring temperatures due to climate change hit the headlines I can't help but consider the environmental impact of this new...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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The Palmerston- a classic city-centre brasserie
The Palmerston is located in Edinburgh’s busy west end. It opened in 2021 in a former Royal Bank of Scotland corner spot. High ceilings...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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The Tollhouse at Canonmills
Hospitality has been rolling with the punches for several years. For some, the blows have been insurmountable; from the cost-of-living...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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Pier Brasserie, Newhaven
It’s a lazy Sunday and I am sipping a martini at Pier Brasserie watching the sunset over Newhaven Harbour while Phil Collin's A Groovy...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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From Harvey Nichols with love
By Sharon Wilson Meeting a girlfriend for a gossip, dramatic views of Edinburgh’s skyscape and sipping fizz – this is what Harvey Nichols...

Bite
Apr 3, 20212 min read
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Get the holiday feeling at Bistro duVin.
By Tracy Griffen There’s something about dining in hotel restaurants that makes me feel like I’m on holiday. It was a slightly soggy...

Bite
May 29, 20202 min read
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