Update: R.I.P. The Wine Barrel. It was tasty but has become another establishment to fall victim to the curse of the corner. The Wine Barrel Steakhouse is in the cursed corner of Salamander Street and Elbe Street. The curse is simple; a lovely corner venue, first rescued by the experienced team behind The Compass, but […]
Review of Soba, City Centre
I’ve made a note to come back to the Soba Bar in Hanover Street and try again. Our visit was a spur of the moment decision, we leapt in the taxi, quizzed the driver about his views of the place and were safely dropped off at the door. Soba looked very busy, so much so […]
Review of the Old Chain Pier, Granton
There’s a sign on the wall that says; “We don’t do fast food”. It’s not there as a bluff. There are two reasons why I’ve always had to wait when I’ve gone to the Old Chain Pier; it’s busy, they don’t rush. It’s worth the wait. In fact, I’ve tried chilli beef nachos the length […]
Review of Burger, Fountainbridge
Burger is a new burger joint in Fountainbridge. Other than saying the place offers burgers and hotdogs; why go there expecting anything else (as the people in the queue in front of me seemed to) I want to talk about location. The Burger website accurately lists the location as Fountainbridge Park. That’s not the same […]
Review of Nanyang, City Centre
Nanyang is tucked away on the fringe of the city centre – just off the Middle Meadow Walk, between the Meadows and Lauriston Place. The official address is Lister Square but the street you enter from is Simpson Loan. I had never heard of Nanyang until invited there for dinner by the family. The website […]
Review of Britannia Spice, Leith
This review is quite a challenge. While I really do enjoy the food at the Britannia Spice I’m rarely in a rush to go back. So why is that? The food really is good. We’re talking a range of Indian dishes that feel authentic, are well made and presented. My strong suspicion is that the […]