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🎄 Christmas 2025 - Where Taste Meets Tradition
As the festive season unfolds, Bite Mag invites you to explore the flavours, spaces, and spirits that define December. From the clink of glasses in candlelit bars to the rich aromas of seasonal menus and the sparkle of limited-edition food and drink finds, this is our selection of gifts to help you celebrate in style.
Whether you're dining out, stocking up, or enjoying the vibes, we spotlight the places and products that make Christmas deliciously unforgettable.
Please do check out our Book section too as there are some stunners
Roberta Hall-McCarron’s Christmas Pie
An Edinburgh seasonal favourite. Roberta Hall-McCarron’s Christmas Pie is a festive showstopper: a rich, braised beef creation perfected on Great British Menu and now a seasonal favourite at her Edinburgh restaurants, Ardfern, Eleonore and The Little Chartroom. The filling features slow-braised beef shin and ox cheek, with caramelised onion chicken mousse, and ox tongue. It feeds 4-6 and is double egg-washed for that perfect finish. Pie, gravy and a bottle of Tempranillo S
Bite
7 days ago1 min read
Edinburgh Festive Dining at The Rutland
The Rutland with castle views One of Edinburgh’s most iconic Christmas venues unwrapped its festive line-up last month. Nestled in the heart of the city’s historic West End, The Rutland is home to a collection of boutique hotel rooms, luxury apartments, eateries and bars . From enviable castle views to award-winning Scottish steak and some of the city’s best cocktails, The Rutland offers the ultimate festive showcase. Kyloe - Gourmet Steak Restaurant Christmas lunch an
Sharon Wilson
Oct 312 min read
A First Taste of Feast, the cookbook by Sarah Rankin
Sarah's second book, the first was Kith Feast is the second cookbook from MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin . It features nearly 100 recipes across 15 themed menus designed for every kind of gathering—from Hogmanay parties and Sunday brunches to pizza nights and summer picnics. Each menu includes seasonal Scottish produce and a paired drink, with dishes that can be served together or enjoyed individually. Rankin’s style blends global inspiration with local ingredients, celeb
Vivian Maeda
Oct 302 min read
Ticket Offer - Australia’s finest pours land in Edinburgh March 21 2026—Matthew Jukes brings his legendary Australian Wine Fair to The Edinburgh Academy
At The Edinburgh Academy for Top 100 2024 If your palate’s been sleeping on Australian wine, 2026 is your wake-up call. On Saturday 21 March, The Edinburgh Academy’s Main Hall transforms into a tasting fairground for the 100 Best Australian Wines Festival , curated by none other than Matthew Jukes —the UK’s most trusted Aussie wine whisperer in collaboration with Wine Events Scotland 🍷 Corks will pop at Aussie Wine Fair This isn’t your average swirl-and-sip. Jukes has spen
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Oct 302 min read
Mandorle – Gluten-free almond cakes inspired by Italy, handmade in Scotland
John Fairgrieve - all photography by Scott Barron Mandorle is Italian for almonds. It’s also the ingredient that inspired John Fairgrieve to start baking Italian cakes in his Scottish kitchen. Almonds are virtually synonymous with Sicily—naturally perfumed, sweet, and a staple in ' pasticceria' . In the UK, we’ve come a long way from pastel sugared almonds tucked into wedding favours. Today’s market craves sophistication, and John Fairgrieve's pasticceria -style treats deli
Sharon Wilson
Oct 282 min read
🎄 Walker’s Shortbread Unwraps Its Beloved Advent Calendar for Christmas 2025 🎁
Advent Calendar Looking for the best shortbread Advent calendar this Christmas? Walker’s Shortbread has officially announced the return of its luxury Advent Calendar for 2025—perfect for those seeking a delicious alternative to chocolate during the festive season. Launching 1 October 2025, the Walker’s Advent Calendar (RRP £20.00) will be available at Ocado, Selfridges, and online at walkersshortbread.com . With 24 windows filled with festive-shaped all-butter shortbread, i
Bite
Oct 261 min read
Dirty Brew from Belvedere Vodka - a tasteful gift for the spirited season
Perfect for martinis and much more Looking to gift something truly indulgent this Christmas? Take inspiration from An Evening with Belvedere at Tigerlily, Edinburgh — where elegance met innovation in a celebration of Belvedere’s newest creation: Dirty Brew . Read the account of the evening Rye x Robusta This bold new spirit blends organic rye vodka with roasted organic robusta coffee beans, delivering a rich, refined twist on coffee culture. Guests were welcomed with a Belv
Sharon Wilson
Oct 261 min read
G de Galoupet: a sustainable rosé from Provence
Organic rosé cuvée Château Galoupet - an organic wine estate located on the Mediterranean coast in the Côtes de Provence appellation, has introduced G de Galoupet , a new certified organic rosé cuvée. The estate, acquired by Moët Hennessy in 2019, is recognized for its commitment to biodiversity and sustainable viticulture, with practices that span from vineyard management to packaging innovation. Vintage & Terroir The 2024 vintage of G de Galoupet reflects the estate’s
Sharon Wilson
Oct 242 min read
Celestia’s 2025 Christmas Menu: Festive Indian Fine Dining with Elegant Seasonal Flavours
Mohammed Abbas Patron This festive season, Celestia invites you to indulge in a culinary journey that blends refined Indian flavours with the sparkle of celebration. From 15 November to 31 December, their specially curated Festive Menu offers a multi-course experience that’s as vibrant and elegant as the season itself A Vision for Indian Fine Dining Celestia is the latest venture from Mohammed Abbas, the visionary restaurateur behind the award-winning Cilantro. With Celesti
Sharon Wilson
Oct 172 min read
Ticket Offer - Funky Booze festival returns to Edinburgh Saturday 31 January – exclusive offer for Bite readers!
Funky Booze 2026 is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm up the winter. Following its vibrant 2024 debut, this immersive drinks festival offers an unforgettable blend of premium whisky , craft beer , artisan Italian food , and live music — all under one roof. Saturday 31 January with two sessions: 1-4pm - afternoon & 5-8pm - early evening 🎟️ Bite Offer We’re offering 10 exclusive tickets per sess
Bite
Oct 131 min read
Ticket Offer - Fizz Feast Saturday 22 November noon-3pm pairs of tickets for £40 - three left
Get ready to raise a glass—Fizz Feast is fizzing back into Edinburgh this November for its 10th anniversary, and Bite has your golden ticket to the sparkling soirée of the season. 🎉 On Saturday 22 November noon-3pm, the Edinburgh Academy will transform into a haven of effervescence, welcoming wine lovers to **Fizz Saturday**, an exclusive afternoon dedicated solely to the world’s finest sparkling wines From Champagne and Crémant to Prosecco and Cava, it’s the perfect prelud
Bite
Jul 221 min read
Discover 33 artisan makers at The Chocolatarium’s chocolate emporium
33 makers are featured If you could only eat one chocolate bar for the rest of your life, what would it be? That’s the question posed by Fraser, our guide at The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh, as we gather for the launch of Jenny McLay’s new online chocolate emporium. Located just off the Royal Mile, The Chocolatarium is one of Scotland’s top-rated chocolate attractions, now expanding its reach with a curated online shop featuring 33 artisan chocolate makers — including eight
Lea Harris
Jun 112 min read
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