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Mara’s Picklery in Marchmont, Edinburgh – best spot for fermented food and seasonal dishes
A small eatery located in Marchmont Tucked away in the heart of Marchmont, Mara’s Picklery  is a small but vibrant eatery that deserves...

Vivian Maeda
May 82 min read
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Feast like a Victorian @ The Dunstane by the Social Bitches
The Roseate Indulging in the gorgeous, marvelously Victorian decor, and of course a rather cheeky bottle of Moet & Chandon rosé, it has...

The Social Bitches
May 62 min read
93


World Famous Mussel & Steak Bar celebrates birthday with 2005 pricing
Marshall Milne Following our report on The Mussel and Steak Bar 's birthday celebrations, we have received further news that this...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 222 min read
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Discovering the best dishes at The Mussel & Steak Bar
The Grassmarket What comes to mind when you think of the Grassmarket? Groups on a walking tour, maybe – or perhaps it’s the pubs and...

Kirsty Wilkins
Apr 212 min read
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Dine - where the season is served on the plate.
Ginger Panna Cotta with Rhubarb I have always enjoyed independent restaurants, distinct from street food trucks, chain restaurants,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 143 min read
73


The Leddie review by Cate Devine
The Leddie, Aberlady With the current focus in hospitality moving to the quality of service front of house - the director of the Michelin...

Cate Devine
Mar 13 min read
210


Once again enjoying pleasures of the flesh @ Kyloe
Derek and Isaac aka The Social Bitches With a third glass of Crémant de Loire in hand, and a lush stack of braised ox cheek croquettes -...

The Social Bitches
Feb 182 min read
95


Moss, Stockbridge, where the benchmark is green
Cured halibut, blue spirulina Stockbridge is certainly having a moment, as is Edinburgh, which was voted the Most Exciting Food...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 82 min read
200


Barry Fish - coming soon to The Shore
Barry and Robin ‘Barry’ is a Scottish word for good and a man’s name.  This explanation of Scottish slang is on the windows underneath...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 132 min read
518


Former Noma chef brings Moss to Stockbridge.
Henry Dobson has worked at several Michelin starred restaurants Moss, a new farm-to-table restaurant owned by Chef Director, Henry Dobson...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 93 min read
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Copper Blossom - high on the hog with the new Sunday roast offeringÂ
Copper Blossom is a riot of colour, cocktail trees, prosecco, and flowers. It is a feminine assault on the senses and the antithesis of...

Sharon Wilson
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Stunning new European style Café-Bar & Brasserie and cocktail lounge to open soon
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie and Bar 1819, a new culinary venue located at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is set to open on the 28th of...

Sharon Wilson
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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The Gannet by Cate Devine
It’s easy to escape the buzz of metropolitan Finnieston: all you have to do is look out for the rather classy frontage of plate glass...

Cate Devine
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Dulse expands with a second restaurant in Leith
Dean Banks Popular Edinburgh restaurant Dulse by Dean Banks Group is bringing its offering of fresh, local seafood to the shore. Next...

Sharon Wilson
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Manahatta - Downtown nights and neon lights
The NYC-inspired venue has landed in Rose St Manahatta has landed in Rose Street with a burst of glitter and neon and it’s hotter than...

Bite
Oct 25, 20242 min read
66


The Social Bitches Review - Edinburgh’s best-dressed foodies step aboard FingalÂ
Boasting the regal blue, red and gold of its sister ship Britannia, and of course, being fabulously lit, arriving at Fingal is a...

Sharon Wilson
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Sunday brunch at Ardfern
A significant birthday called for a meal somewhere special and Sunday brunch at Ardfern was chosen. Mrs Bite and three foodie friends...

Sharon Wilson
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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An inspirational collaborationÂ
Fred Berkmiller, owner of the renowned  L'escargot bleu  in Edinburgh, listed as one of the top five restaurants in Scotland, Michelin...

Bite
Oct 7, 20242 min read
148


East Meets West at Six by Nico: Istanbul-Inspired Menu unveils New 'Versus Series' conceptÂ
Renowned for its culinary storytelling and immersive dining experiences, Six by Nico has unveiled its latest themed menu, Istanbul,...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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The Dipping Lugger reviewed by Cate Devine
David Smith - Head Chef at The Dipping Lugger When I was young, family holidays in Ullapool meant dad buying my brother and me simple...

Cate Devine
Sep 23, 20243 min read
242


Tenute Navarra at Argile - Sicilian Wine meets its match with Culinary Excellence
Slonk Wines arranged an evening to show off their exclusive new producer Tenute Navarra . Ambassador Mattia presents a range of central...
Elizabeth Bowman
Sep 18, 20242 min read
108


Fondue for two at Nor’ Loft Rooftop Bar & Champagne Lounge
Made with smoked Cheddar and Menabrea beer Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut is the house Champagne. Nor’ Loft is the rooftop bar of the...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Galician chefs Pedro Barrereira and Andrea Sendon Alonso board the luxury floating hotel Fingal
Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’ has appointed a new Head Chef and Restaurant Chef to lead culinary operations on board, including its 2 AA...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 13, 20243 min read
124


The Crusoe Hotel, Lower LargoÂ
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
209


The Social Bitches Review - Bitches versus Food @ Under the TableÂ
Circa our third saucy bottle of Vinho Verde, we’ve been struck by two undeniable truths. First, we’re already deeply in love with Under...

The Social Bitches
Aug 19, 20242 min read
210


Killiecrankie House by Cate Devine
Turning off the old A9, beyond historic Pitlochry and Dunkeld and the site of a certain famous 17th-century battle, and down a sweeping...

Cate Devine
Aug 6, 20244 min read
149


Refined street food restaurant in Edinburgh's southside turns Junk into a culinary gem
Bloody Mary made with Pedro Ximinez If you want cutting-edge food in Edinburgh get out of the stuffy New Town and head to the happening...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 29, 20242 min read
57


Cold Town - Rooftop Bar in Edinburgh Grassmarket
Cold Town is an Edinburgh-based microbrewery, and their bar, Cold Town House, can be found at the edge of the Grassmarket in the shadow of E

Diana Spencer
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Dùthchas - it’s all about the detail
It’s been a month since my visit but the glow remains in my heart. Opening the tiny Leith restaurant, previously the much-loved Aurora,...

Tracy Griffen
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Skua - back to your roots
Mackerel This shoebox-sized restaurant has a red neon sign alerting diners to a basement setting that housed the Blue Parrot Cantina for...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 21, 20243 min read
103


Somewhere by Nico launches in Edinburgh with Land of OZ theme.
Six courses, six cocktails, six weeks. This is the genius of Nico Simeone whereby the entrepreneur patron always has a new story to tell...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 10, 20242 min read
457


Cromlix by Cate Devine
The sedate drive along the tree-lined avenue in all shades of green that leads to Cromlix sets the quietly dignified tone of the boutique...

Cate Devine
Jun 3, 20243 min read
148


Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie & Bar - heavenly inspiration
Mrs. Bite and Harvey go way back. The famous store opened its Edinburgh branch in 2002 shortly before the first issue of Bite magazine...

Sharon Wilson
May 28, 20242 min read
90


The Social Bitches Review Champagne & Oysters with our National Chef
Having shamelessly jumped the queue at Bonnie & Wild, we’re here for an experience physically impossible to resist: a cheeky pop-up...

The Social Bitches
May 21, 20242 min read
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Back in bloom - Rose Street Garden springs back into life on May 15
An award-winning outdoor oasis is set to reopen in the capital. The wait is finally over as Edinburgh's beloved Rose Street Garden,...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 30, 20242 min read
74


The Rutland, The Huxley, and Kyloe unveil £1.2M refurbishment.
Following an extensive £1.2M refurbishment, The Rutland, The Huxley and Kyloe have unveiled new interiors offering guests affordable...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 28, 20242 min read
79


The Bonnie Badger crowned East Lothian Pub & Bar of the Year at National Pub & Bar Awards 2024
The Bonnie Badger in Gullane The National Pub & Bar Awards announced that Broc Bar at The Bonnie Badger in Gullane has officially been...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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The Gailes - a stunning resort on the Ayrshire coast
The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine. I’m captivated by a beautiful big sky of cerulean blue complemented by a few cauliflower cumulus clouds....

Sharon Wilson
Mar 30, 20243 min read
189


The Social Bitches: Gluttony Absolute at The Magnum
Derek & Isaac For around twenty years, the Magnum has dazzled as a neighbourhood pub and top-notch bistro. The Social Bitches, meanwhile,...

The Social Bitches
Mar 13, 20242 min read
161


The inimitable gastro diner Duck & Waffle announces 'Waffle Week!"
Monday 25th March - Friday 29th March 2024 Duck & Waffle Edinburgh returns with its annual Waffle Week, taking place from Monday, 25th...

Sharon Wilson
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Wine bar food at Montrose
Gilda Pintxo One-star Michelin’s Timberyard has recently opened a sister restaurant/wine bar in Montrose Terrace in the Abbeyhill...

Eleonora Vanello
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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A delicious gastronomy lecture at The Brasserie at The ScholarÂ
Chef Ed Fortune When I think of university food, I picture a canteen-style menu with simple dishes. Be prepared to be pleasantly...

Vivian Maeda
Mar 5, 20242 min read
114


Dine - polished brasserie-style dining
Beef Featherblade The Dine family of restaurants comprises three neighbourhood-style venues in Craiglockhart, Murrayfield, and Canomills....

Sharon Wilson
Feb 26, 20242 min read
93


UK first for football club hotel launch in Edinburgh
The UK’s first club-owned and operated hotel inside a football stadium has opened its doors to guests in Edinburgh. Scottish Premiership...

Bite
Feb 5, 20242 min read
124


A cracking meal at The Walnut
The Walnut came under new ownership a few years ago after gaining a reputation for serving seasonal food at very reasonable prices. It’s...

Bite
Feb 3, 20242 min read
214


The Scan & Scallie: Celebrating Ten Years of Scottish Pub Classics
The Scan & Scallie, one of Edinburgh's most popular venues, is celebrating its tenth year. This gastropub, known for its modern twists on...

Sharon Wilson
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Michelin Star Timberyard team launch new Edinburgh restaurant and wine bar
The team behind one of Scotland’s leading, independent, fine dining restaurants has opened the doors to a new venue on Montrose Terrace...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 23, 20243 min read
365


Celebrate Burns Night in style with Duck & Waffle Edinburgh's exclusive menu and whisky cocktails
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh will celebrate Burns Night on Thursday, January 25th in honour of Scottish poet Robert Burns, with an evening...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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The Social Bitches - Sunday Roast, Jazz & Day Drinking at Le Petit Beefbar
The Social Bitches looking fabulous despite the hangover Eyes like pinholes and praying for death, the Social Bitches are suffering a...

The Social Bitches
Jan 5, 20242 min read
213


An Cala Ciuin: a celebration of Scottish cuisine
An Cala Ciuin, situated at The Mishnish Hotel on the vibrant main street in Tobermory, offers a captivating tasting menu curated by chef...

Bite
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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