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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.
A Classic St Andrews Double Act — Fish ‘n’ Chips at Cromars and Ice Cream at Janettas
Many years ago, when The Tail End expanded from St Andrews to Leith Walk, Bite hosted Fish, Chips & Champagne — a night of crisp batter and cold bubbles that reminded everyone why fish and chips remains a national treasure. The Edinburgh branch is long gone but the original St Andrews institution still stands strong, and has been joined by Cromars — an eponymous chippy set up by Colin Cromar, the same mind behind The Tail End. Colin comes from Anstruther and worked in its fam
Sharon Wilson
Jul 72 min read
The Physician Cocktail Trail, St Andrews where every sip tells a story
St Andrews is buzzing these days, driven by what feels like an insatiable appetite for good food and drink. The town is a lively blend of old and new: icons like Janetta’s ice‑cream parlour and Fisher & Donaldson bakery sit alongside historic pubs, while more modern arrivals such as the St Andrews Seafood Restaurant, HAAR, Clarets and The Adamson add fresh energy. Dean Banks, Roy Brett, Julie Dalton and Stefano Pieraccini are among the creative forces shaping this new chapter
Sharon Wilson
Jul 63 min read
Oyster Happy Hour at Ondine Oyster & Grill at Seaton House in St Andrews
Ondine Oyster & Grill at Seaton House in St Andrews opened in March 2025 under the patronage of Roy Brett, following the closure of his long‑standing seafood restaurant, Ondine, on George IV Bridge, where it had operated since 2009. Brett chose to vacate the original site after years of surrounding building works and scaffolding with no confirmed end date. He said he could no longer offer guests the standard of experience he wanted under those conditions. His move to the East
Sharon Wilson
Jun 192 min read
Clarets, St Andrews
A new café‑brasserie from The Rocca Group, Clarets pairs brasserie style cooking with panoramic views over the Old Course and West Sands — a relaxed, confident addition to St Andrews’ dining scene. Clarets , open May 1 2026, is the latest addition to The Rocca Group portfolio, perched on level one of The R&A World Golf Museum with sweeping views over the Old Course and West Sands in St Andrews. Sitting along from Managing Director Stefano Pieraccini’s fine dining restaurant
Sharon Wilson
Apr 102 min read
Chef Prasad from Dhoom restaurant in Dunfermline revisits his extensive Indian cookbook in his new “Desi Eats” menu.
After exploring twelve diverse regions across India in a nine month culinary journey, chef Dhaneshwar Prasad , of multi award-winning Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline has unveiled his latest menu. Named “Chef Prasad’s Desi Eats” , his 13th menu since launching Dhoom in 2018, the menu is an exploration of dishes that Prasad considers are some of the very best he's come across on his many travels. “As the name suggests, this menu is the “very best of the best,”
Sharon Wilson
Mar 54 min read
The Dreel Tavern – full of timeless character in the heart of the East Neuk
A cosy East Neuk hideaway where real fires, woodsmoke, and warm hospitality welcome you in.
Sharon Wilson
Jan 42 min read
Antioch - A Turkish restaurant in Dunfermline
Hospitality is King at Antioch There’s nothing obvious to alert you to the excellent cuisine served at Antioch . This Turkish restaurant sits quietly at the bottom of Dunfermline’s High Street near The Glen, in a pedestrian row of takeaways and shops. But don’t let its modest appearances fool you—this Turkish grill is an absolute gem. The soul of Antioch is in the long charcoal grill where coals smoke and embers glow red hot. Presiding over the fire is the chef who, with quie
Sharon Wilson
Nov 9, 20252 min read
Casa Mia – A warm southern Italian hug in Dunfermline
Caprese Salad and a glass of Pecorino Casa Mia is a family-run restaurant in Dunfermline that radiates the kind of warmth you hope for but rarely find. When Mr Bite and I visit, we’re greeted by Fabio in the kitchen and his 'mamma' Sylvana front of house — a duo whose hospitality is as comforting as the food they serve. The space is light, bright, and crisply decorated, tucked into an unassuming corner of the Auld Grey Toun. The menu leans into sourdough pizzas and Italian cl
Sharon Wilson
Oct 27, 20252 min read
East Pier Bar 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 accompany some super-fancy belated birthday dining. Owner Geoff Smeddle is now ready to hang up his apron and enjoy some family time, so we joined friends for what might be a final time with Geoff at the helm before the right contender is found to take his place and carry forward its formidable international reputation. Our foodie chums were up for
Elizabeth Bowman
Apr 25, 20253 min read
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