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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
Christmas Dinner boxed by Wedgwood
Lisa and Paul opened their restaurant 18 years ago With a recent survey revealing that nearly half of people in the UK find cooking Christmas Dinner a stressful experience, with specific worries including getting the timings right, catering to different dietary needs, and missing out on quality time with family because of kitchen pressures, an Edinburgh fine dining Restaurant believes it has the solution. The Wedgwood At Home Festive Box, is a full six course festive feast
Sharon Wilson
20 hours ago3 min read
Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Visitor Centre: Tours & Tastings
At The Arches on Market Street As the Christmas lights come on and overpriced bratwurst stands populate Princes Street Gardens, thoughts turn to festive get-togethers, and Edinburgh Gin’s distillery and visitor centre on Market Street could be a great destination for work dos or a friends’ night out. Edinburgh Gin launched in 2010, one of the first to take advantage of a change in the law that allowed smaller stills and led to the birth of the craft gin industry. The brand
Diana Turner
3 days ago2 min read
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
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Oct 311 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
March 21 TICKET OFFER - Australia’s finest pours land in Edinburgh 2026—Matthew Jukes brings his legendary Australian Wine Fair to The Edinburgh Academy
2025 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 spent over two decades spotlighting the b
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Oct 302 min read
Markets - Linlithgow 1st Saturday of the month - 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
Rose - 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
Saturday 31 January TICKET OFFER - Funky Booze festival returns to Edinburgh – 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
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Oct 131 min read
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