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Review: Edinburgh Street Food (ESF), a neon-lit haven at the Omni

November 24, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A vibrant addition to the East End, ESF offers a slick mix-and-match dining experience. It is open late and ideal for the Playhouse crowd. While slightly pricier due to surcharges, the convenience and atmosphere make it a must-visit.

Review: SoftCore, an ice cream and dessert parlour at ESF

January 28, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

SoftCore offers delicious warm cookies and artisanal ice cream at fair prices, with generous hours and from the thumping beat of Edinburgh Street Food’s busy city centre location. Want to perk up any ESF meal? Add SoftCore.

Review: The Crumbleologist, a street food crumble bar

November 20, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I was impressed and slightly surprised at how well the chicken crumble worked!

Review: BOOM BATTLE BAR – Hen Night Edition!

April 4, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

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What do Birdies do when a friend is soon to be hitched? They go on a hen night, of course! Bronwen Winter Phoenix, our resident Birdy, visited Boom Battle Bar with a merry flock of hens for this very special review!  The vibe  We descended on Boom Battle Bar early on a Saturday evening, so […]

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