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Bite Exclusives — A Curated Collection of Exceptional Experiences
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Bite Exclusives cuts straight through the hype and takes you to the places in Edinburgh that actually deliver — the spots that won’t fleece you, bore you, or waste a night out. Real flavour, real value, no mystery bills, no sad beige food. Just the restaurants and bars we’ve eaten in and would send our pals to without blinking. This is the first drop. More are coming — and they’ll only get better. Pinky promise.
Tanpin Tasting Night at Harajuku Kitchen
Every Thursday · Arrive 5pm–7:15pm · £21.95
Harajuku Kitchen invites Bite readers to explore Tanpin — its signature small‑plate menu — through a curated trio of dishes for £21.95.
Choose from crisp kara‑age, hand‑folded gyoza, glossy miso aubergine, takoyaki, chilled seaweed salads and more. A relaxed, elegant way to experience one of Edinburgh’s most beloved Japanese kitchens.
Celestia — A Modern Indian Dining Experience
Monday–Thursday · 6pm–7.30pm · £29.95
Celestia has become one of Edinburgh’s most quietly dazzling new restaurants — modern Indian cooking with depth, elegance and a confident sense of style.
For Bite readers, the team has created a £29.95 curated dining experience, available Monday to Thursday.
Your menu includes:
Chutneys & Poppadoms · Starter (excl. seafood appetisers) · Main (excl. Clay Oven dishes) · Rice · Naan.
A beautifully balanced way to experience Celestia’s signature flavours.
All You Need Is Rhône — Walk‑Around Tasting
Sunday 31 May · 2pm–5pm
£29 per person bring a friend for £10
An afternoon devoted to the Rhône Valley inside the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo HQ — a setting as striking as the wines themselves.
Wander through the region’s full spectrum: chilled summer whites, generous fruit‑forward reds, and structured Crus that reward time and attention. Two themed zones — Sustainability and Chilled Rhône Wines — add depth and discovery.
A refined, immersive tasting for those who love wine with story and structure.
Foodies Festival Edinburgh —
Bite Platinum Experience
Friday 8 August · Saturday 9 August · Sunday 10 August
Platinum Tickets: £50 per pair (normally £98)
Foodies Festival returns to Inverleith Park with its most impressive Edinburgh line-up yet — MasterChef champions, Great British Menu stars, leading Scottish chefs and a full music stage featuring Scouting For Girls, Gareth Gates’ Boyband in the Park and the Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra.
Fast‑track entry · VIP Lounge · Meet & greet · Reserved theatre seating · Goodie bag · Music Stage access · Digital show guide.
Only 4 pairs per day are available.
Fizz Feast — Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year
Friday 27 November 2026 · 7pm–9pm
Saturday 28 November 2026 · Noon–3pm & 4pm–7pm
The Edinburgh Academy
A celebration of Champagne, Prosecco, English sparkling and global fizz — poured by the producers who craft them. Two elegant halls, hundreds of wines, and a showcase of Scotland’s finest artisan makers: cheeses, chocolates, charcuterie, breads, oils and more. A luminous way to begin the festive season.
