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Fife: Coastal Charm and Culinary Adventure
From the windswept shores of St Andrews to the bustling kitchens of Dunfermline, Fife’s food scene blends tradition, innovation, and community. Bite contributors have explored everything from 10-course Punjabi tastings at Dhoom to seafront fine dining at The Seafood Ristorante. This section celebrates the region’s producers, chefs, and seasonal escapes—whether it’s a night market at Balgove Larder, afternoon tea at Balbirnie House, or a wine-soaked weekend at The Peat Inn. Fife’s flavour is bold, generous, and unmistakably local.


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


Exploring the Flavours of Punjab: A Culinary Journey with Dhoom Indian Streetery's 10-Course Tasting Menu
10 course menu from the Punjab in Dunfermline

Sharon Wilson
Mar 152 min read


The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews - fine dining to a tee
Seafront St Andrews As The Times reports that the south of England is warmer than Spain, Mr Bite and I hit the jackpot. Our destination...

Sharon Wilson
Mar 72 min read


Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar - PUNJAB is the next Indian region to be showcased
Chef Prasad completes a culinary journey from Murthal (Delhi Border) to Wagah Border (Border with Pakistan) - Dhoom’s new Punjab Menu...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 263 min read


The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews celebrates 20 years with the launch of the 'Icons' menu
The Seafood Ristorante has a unique structure and setting T he Seafood Ristorante , one of Scotland's premier dining destinations,...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 252 min read


Experience the Magic of Balgove Larder's Night Markets -
Balgove Larder in St Andrews has announced the return of its Night Markets. The Night Markets take place on the first Tuesday of every...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 222 min read


Jack 'O' Bryan's to open Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry
Father and son, Bryan and Jack Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Restaurant of Dunfermline will take over the former Frankie & Benny’s restaurant, next to...

Sharon Wilson
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Afternoon delight at The Orangery, Balbirnie House Hotel
Every so often Mrs Bite visits the small luxury hotel Balbirne House Hotel. Located on the edge of the small village of Markinch in Fife...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 23, 20242 min read


The Crusoe Hotel, Lower Largo
The Crusoe Hotel is located in the fishing village of Lower Largo tucked between Leven and Elie on the Fife Coast. It sits in and I mean...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 22, 20242 min read


A whole lotta top scran at Jocks Grill House, Kirkcaldy
Sometimes I write restaurant reviews because I am asked to. Sometimes I write them because I am inspired. When you go on holiday the...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Win a 10-course Tasting Menu at Dhoom Indian Streatery Dunfermline
Chef/patron of Dhoom Indian Streatery restaurant in Dunfermline Prasad Daneshawar has developed a family business with a positive vibe...

Bite
Jun 6, 20241 min read


St Andrews Bay Clubhouse & Grill - launch Summer menu
Despite driving under torrential rain recently, I discovered the joys of Fife. The picturesque rural scenery, once across the bridges,...

Bite
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Dhoom Indian Streatery launches Chennai 10-course Tasting Men
Chef/patron Prasad Daneshawar has developed a family business with a positive vibe and a loyal following. The restaurant is colourful...

Sharon Wilson
May 4, 20243 min read


New menu launch at Dhoom – next stop Chennai
This Dunfermline restaurant continues to take patrons on a culinary journey across India. The next stop is Chennai and the colourful...

Bite
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Chocolatier & Pastry Chef, Jack Coghill, is Scotland’s answer to Willie Wonka!
Signature Festive Collection With an incredible 4000 plus luxury, handmade chocolates sold last year, Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, and...

Sharon Wilson
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Dhoom Indian Streatery - Mumbai Menu
Another phenomenal taster menu has just been launched by the team at Dhoom Indian Streatery and Bar in Dunfermline. Chef/Owner Prasad has...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Jack ‘O’ Bryan's - a neighbourhood favourite
The bistro is next to Pittencrieff Park Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s is in the heritage quarter of Scotland’s ancient capital, near the Abbey built...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Dhoom launches Kolkata 10-course Tasting Menu
Dhoom means noise in Hindu, and this restaurant certainly made a splash when it opened in Dunfermline I’m 2018. Since then the owner...

Vivian Maeda
Feb 18, 20232 min read


Nibbles, a foodie Q&A, with Amy Elles of The Harbour Cafe, Elie.
Did you see Amy Elles of with the BBC’s Hairy Bikers recently? Bite asked the owner of Fife’s Harbour Café in Elie some foodie questions...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 8, 20233 min read


Dhoom, Indian 'streatery' is a spicy must!
It takes 30 minutes by car from Edinburgh to get to the award-winning Dhoom, the Indian 'streatery' in the heart of the new city of...

Vivian Maeda
May 21, 20223 min read


Daytripper to Dunfermline and Jack 'O' Bryans
Dunfermline is known as ‘the auld grey toun’ but the Heritage Quarter and Pittencrieff Park are lush and green in what was the ancient...

Sharon Wilson
May 2, 20223 min read


Craig Millar @ 16 West End, St Monans, Fife
With so many beautiful spots along the Fife coast; the whole of the East Neuk is worth taking some time to explore. The food and drink...

Jill Blair
May 1, 20222 min read


Bistro Dory, Pittenweem
What better way to blow away the 2021 COVID cobwebs than with a slap-up lunch in the East Neuk of Fife. Even if we were allowed, Mr. Bite...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Antioch, Dunfermline
There is nothing obvious to alert you to the fact that Antioch is a very good restaurant. It is located at the bottom of the High Street...

Bite
Oct 11, 20212 min read


Jack O' Bryan's, colourful dining in the 'auld grey toun'.
By Sharon Wilson The former capital of Scotland, home to kings and queens, is brimming with history. The Carnegie museum marks the great...

Bite
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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