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Review: Taste of Scotland at Usquabae Bar, Edinburgh
Having missed the first series in Taste of Scotland at Usquabae Bar we were delighted to be asked to visit and try out their second offering. Usquabae Bar is situated in the West End of Edinburgh, just under Ryan’s Bar. A Taste of Scotland is a 6 course offering, showcasing the best the Highlands and…
Cakes and Coffee at Patisserie Valerie, Edinburgh
When an email pops into your inbox asking you if you’d like to try cake and coffee at Patisserie Valerie on George IV bridge, it’s very hard to say no! With coffee and cake being Mr Edinburger’s great love (I’d say if you asked he’d put them above me!), he was willing to miss the…
Out and About in the City: Edinburgh’s Hidden Gems
We had the opportunity to go out and explore Edinburgh recently and were tasked with uncovering a few of the city’s lesser known hot spots. We made a conscious decision to stay away from what is traditionally considered to be the ‘city centre’. So if you’re planning a visit to Edinburgh soon then read on….
Holyrood Distillery awarded 5 masters medals at the Rum Masters
Congratulations to Edinburgh based Holyrood Distillery for a record-breaking result at the Rum Masters Competition! Holyrood Distillery has just been awarded 5 masters medals at the Rum Masters Competition, hosted by The Spirits Business, a record-breaking result for a first-time entrant. Want to know more about Holyrood Distillery? Elizabeth Yard is Holyrood Distillery’s new rum brand, set…
Get a taste of the East Cairngorms – Scotland’s emerging foodie destination
Did someone say chocolate? This may not be in Edinburgh but the eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park— home to Ballater, Braemar and Royal Deeside — is attracting a wave of creative chefs, chocolatiers, and micro-brewers whose fresh and landscape-inspired ideas have transformed this historic area into a dynamic dining destination. Covering a vast…
The Wine List Subscription Box Review
You should be able to learn about wine without becoming a wine bore. The Wine List I have to say I completely agree. Although I doubt I’m ever likely to become a wine bore as generally a lot more time is spent drinking it than talking about it! What is The Wine List? The Wine…
Q&A with Buck and Birch
Who are you and what do you produce? We are the Buck & Birch – explorers, experimenters and wild flavour innovators. Our mission is to re-connect people to their environment through our dining events, wilderness experiences and award-winning drinks. Most recently we launched our wild bottled cocktail range which has proved hugely popular so far….
Luxury Hampers from Highland Fayre
We were recently asked if we would be interested in sampling a food hamper from Highland Fayre. You can usually count on us not to turn down any sort of food and also thought this would be an ideal chance to try out a potential Christmas pressie (you can’t go wrong with a good hamper)….
News: The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant Unveils New look
The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors to the public in time for the capital’s Festival season, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment. The independent, family business is owned and operated by Edinburgh restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini. The fresh new look interior champions many Scottish designers and the menu as always…
Are You Game To Try Something New?
We recently received some products to sample from Wild and Game. We hadn’t come across the company before and the products listed on the website sounded delicious so were keen to give the food a try. Wild and Game were only established in 2017 with the aim of “introducing more consumers to all types of…
News: World’s First Chai-spiced gin launches in Edinburgh
The 23rd November marked the launch of Rutland Square Gin, the world’s first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin, created in the heart of Edinburgh and sourced using the finest botanicals from across the globe. Named after the home of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh, Rutland Square, the premium craft gin draws inspiration from the East…