Nibble - May 8

Updated: May 7

Happy May, everyone — the sun might be out, the rosé is definitely open, and the Bite team have been everywhere except sitting still.

The Gardener's Cottage has reopened and we will report back imminently

Indian restaurant Celestia is giving 50% of food takings to Teenage Cancer Trust on 14 May. Go. Eat. Do good.

Nico Simeone brings Lennox home to Glasgow after Manchester debut

Howies has unveiled a refresh to mark its 36th anniversary

The Sabzi family

Reservations (aka where we’re being fed next)

The Social Bitches visited the Garden View Deck & Bar at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and will report back once they’ve stopped screaming about the scenery and champagne.
Mrs Bite and Eleonora are going to a one-off Sabzi x Macau Kitchen event. We recently reviewed Sabzi here. The Sabzi family continue to be the busiest people in hospitality. We’re just trying to keep up.
Bron is going to Pizza Geeks because carbs are a lifestyle.
Kirsty and Andrew are visiting The Auld Hundred Bar on Rose Street for the launch of a whisky Auld Dram.

Mrs B and Liz visited Eleven Fifty Five in Glasgow which definitely lived up to Cate Devine's recent review for Bite
Also to Joao's Place at the W Hotel for cocktails - sunset over Fife, Beltane prep, moon over Arthur’s Seat… frankly rude levels of ambience.
Simon went to Cyprus and wrote about the island's cuisine and to South America via El Santo in Glasgow
Diana went on a culinary trip at the more local Taisteal and to a fizz tasting with MW Rose Murray Brown and the new Papple Steading.
Donny Hughes has been to Dine in Murrayfield and we await his verdict

It’s being designed, polished and sprinkled with Bite magic. Landing online soon.

Edinburgh Uncorked 2026 with Joe Wadsack is back at the Assembly Rooms this Saturday — and yes, it’s sold out.
But fear not: Diana at Wine Events Scotland has another treat — All You Need is Rhône, plus a special Bite‑reader offer because she loves you.
Fizz Feast news (and another offer) is coming very soon.

João’s Place