Edinburgh Foodies Festival: The three-day Festival attracted the biggest number of exhibitors since the event launched in 2005, though visitors were forced to endure wet weather and a muddy experience in Inverleith Park. It is now one of 13 festivals across the UK and this year attracted Great British Bake Off Judge Prue Leith and Great British Menu Winner Michael Bremner among a list of chefs giving demonstrations. This weekend's event launched as a food, drink and wellbeing festival … [Read more...] about Foodie-fest serves up a global menu
Food & Drink
Gallic delight in Scotland’s Tudor corner
La P'tite Folie: Tucked away behind the imposing grandeur of Edinburgh's Charlotte Square is one of the city's most curious architectural oddities. The Tudor House, at the end of Randolph Place, is an anachronism among the Georgian splendour of the new town, but that only adds to its charm. It houses a bar and two restaurants that have earned plaudits for authentic French cuisine. The posters on the walls and service by French staff make La P'tite Folie unmistakably gallic, and not in any … [Read more...] about Gallic delight in Scotland’s Tudor corner
Enthusiasts ready to battle for rare whisky
Whisky auction: A rare bottle of whisky is gaining worldwide attention ahead of an auction in Hong Kong next week. The 1972 Brora is the oldest official bottling of the expression to come up for sale and is the only bottle to have been drawn from the cask, offering its purchaser a taste of true rarity. Collectors of rare malts and investors from around the globe are expected to battle it out to secure the highly desirable bottle which has been taken from an ex-sherry butt stored at a … [Read more...] about Enthusiasts ready to battle for rare whisky
Fresh feel and a new view for John Lewis cafe
The Place To Eat, John Lewis, Edinburgh: It's got a new name and a new location and there is certainly a fresh way of presenting the dishes on offer in the new look cafe. The store is undergoing a revamp during the reconstruction of the St James Centre and the old fourth floor restaurant adjoining the furniture department has been moved upstairs. It now forms part of an added floor offering panoramic views of the city through a 40 metre window. That's if you can get a seat by the … [Read more...] about Fresh feel and a new view for John Lewis cafe
Redemption with a reasonably priced range
Toast, Stirling: I had heard good things about this café which boasts a very extensive breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu. Although on the outskirts of the city and accessed by an overhead bridge from the bus station and train station or a pretty soulless car park it does offer a charming interior and a bright, lively and colourful atmosphere. Dishes range from traditional all-day breakfast to sophisticated wraps and paninis at reasonable prices. They do an array of cakes and fruit-filled … [Read more...] about Redemption with a reasonably priced range