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Eating and Waiting to Eat - an Edinburgh foodie podcast born in a bakery queue
Kevin Rivers (left) and Carlos Miranda met while queuing at Lannan Bakery A lot can happen while you're queuing for cardamom buns at Lannan . In that eternity, one can make a friend and decide to launch an Edinburgh food podcast. That’s exactly how Kevin Rivers and I met. Due to a shared love of food, and a slew of other common circumstances, chief among them our ‘Americans living in Edinburgh’ status, we quickly became a two man supper club. After that fateful morning at L

Carlos Miranda
13 hours ago2 min read


🎉 Funky Booze festival returns to Edinburgh Saturday 31 January – exclusive offer for Bite readers!
Funky Booze 2026 is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm...

Bite
4 days ago1 min read


Fierce flavours at Bonnie & Wild: craft beer crisp pours as Fierce Beer lands in Edinburgh
The residency runs for all of October Bonnie & Wild , the award-winning food hall at the heart of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, dazzles...

Sharon Wilson
4 days ago3 min read


Celebrate whisky & fine dining at Links House: exclusive supper club with Stephen Rankin during Dornoch Whisky Festival 2025
Links House at Royal Dornoch If you enjoy whisky and a taste of the high life, consider a luxurious stay at Links House at Royal Dornoch...

Cat Thompson
5 days ago2 min read


The Ivy launches limited-edition Shepherd’s Pie dessert this October
Fans of The Ivy’s iconic Shepherd’s pie are in for a real (sweet) treat this autumn, as The Ivy Collection launches a limited-edition...

Bite
Oct 41 min read


Nishiki: A Japandi-style Japanese Izakaya in Edinburgh
Japandi-style interior of Nishiki Edinburgh It’s a chilly autumn evening in October and, wandering down Morrison Street, the lights of...
Kirsty Wilkins
Oct 42 min read


Scottish Chef Mark McCabe Brings Scandi-Asian Flair to Henrock in the Lake District
Henrock at Lake Windermere Fascinating as it is to watch Scottish chef Mark McCabe creating his intricate dishes on television, and to...

Cate Devine
Oct 34 min read


Café Calton Edinburgh: Italian-inspired dining with panoramic views
Epic views await Perched in a striking glass box atop Calton Hill, Café Calton offers one of the most scenic dining experiences in...

Sharon Wilson
Oct 22 min read


Social by Matto: Mediterranean small plates in Edinburgh inspired by pintxos and cicchetti culture
Food made for sharing San Sebastián in Spain’s Basque Country is famous for its stunning beach, elegant Belle Époque architecture, and...

Anne Pia
Sep 303 min read


No Chips, No Compromise: The Ubiquitous Chip Returns in Style
Ashton Lane When it first opened 54 years ago in 1971, the Ubiquitous Chip quickly became renowned for several things, not least of which...

Cate Devine
Sep 173 min read


Downton Abbey Dining at The Ivy on St Andrew’s Square
Stunning art deco The Ivy on St Andrew’s Square remains one of Edinburgh’s most glamorous brasseries. With its signature Art Deco...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 142 min read


Kafeneion to STEKI – Authentic Greek Café and Taverna in Leith, Edinburgh
Juicy, marinated lamb chops In 2022, Ioanna from Athens and Alexandra from Crete opened this charming Greek café and taverna on Coburg...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 132 min read


Scotland's Food and Drink Industry Celebrated for Excellence
Celebrating Scottish producers Scotland’s vibrant food and drink industry has enjoyed a remarkable run of recognition, with producers and...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 122 min read


Food Whisky Life by Ghillie Basan
Available now It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Ghillie Basan. It’s been about 14 years since I first discovered her work, having randomly...

Fiona Richmond
Sep 123 min read


Sear’s Pizza - from New York to Marchmont
New to Marchmont There's nothing I love more than a hole in the wall. A cute, stop-in kind of place where locals converge, even on a...

Bronwyn Eley
Sep 92 min read


🍂 Bite Magazine Autumn 2025 Edinburgh: A Feast of Local Flavour and Culinary Discovery
Edinburgh, Scotland – September 2025 — Bite Magazine, Edinburgh’s trusted independent food and drink publication since 2003, is proud to...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 82 min read


Western Isles Travel & Food Diary: From Flooded Tents to Hebridean Feasts
Just outside Castlebay An arrival on a campsite, this summer, at the immaculate Borve Camping and Caravan Site on Barra, oft visited by...

Anne Pia
Sep 85 min read


Cyrenians Suppers
Singaporean supper After the fun of summer, it’s quite understandable to feel the September blues. People slip back into routine,...

Eleonora Vanello
Sep 52 min read


The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow
Review of The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow by Cate Devine

Cate Devine
Sep 33 min read


Voyager Estate Wine Dinner at The Bonham Hotel
Tim Shand, winemaker Tim Shand is Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate, a pioneering organic winery in Western Australia’s renowned Margaret...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 11 min read


Haddington Farmers’ Market – Saturday 30st August - The Golden Harvest in East Lothian
Fruit, veg, artisan treats and live music With the warm summer weather, many crops are plentiful now -and available at Haddington Farmers...

Bite
Aug 272 min read


A Scoop of Sophistication: Bar Prince x Jannettas Gelateria Launch Wine & Gelato Pairing Experience
The menu runs until Sept 7 From 25th August to 7th September, Bar Prince at The Balmoral is serving up something truly unexpected: a...

Diana Thompson
Aug 263 min read


A summer postcard from Callander Meadows
Gin cocktail with blackcurrant syrup A brief summer break at Callander Meadows introduces Josh the new owner & global nomad chef,...
Elizabeth Bowman
Aug 252 min read


POV: The perfect Edinburgh pub doesn’t exist
Beer garden The Cumberland Bar, a traditional, wood-panelled Victorian pub, is well-established as a favourite with both Edinburgh locals...

Diana Turner
Aug 142 min read


40 Years of Grandeur: Afternoon Tea at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
Celebrating 40 years The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has stood tall over Festival Square for four decades, a grande dame of Edinburgh’s hospitality scene. Its kitchens have shaped countless chefs, cooks, and pâtissiers—and to mark its milestone birthday, it’s serving up a nostalgic Afternoon Tea that celebrates each decade in style. We’re welcomed at a small reception between the lively, polished One Bar and the dining room. While the latter lacks the buzz of the bar, our wai

Sharon Wilson
Aug 112 min read


The Captain Darling
The Captain Darling ’s signage taken from Hamilton Place Since moving to Edinburgh almost nine years ago, I’ve been for scant few Sunday...

Kirsty Wilkins
Aug 102 min read


Dublin Street Social: Stylish Plates and Social Sips in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town
Picante chorizo and manchego croquettes The name says it all— Dublin Street Social is a convivial, smart yet casual bar bistro nestled...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 82 min read


Gleneagles Townhouse VS Eggbreak featuring the Bitches who brunch
Dining with the extremely perky Kerry Teakle Adding yet another fabulous course to our Edinburgh Fringe buffet: Eggbreak, Notting Hill’s...

The Social Bitches
Aug 72 min read


The Golden Spurtle - UK premiere
The annual competition has put the tiny village of Carrbridge on the map The tiny Highland village of Carrbridge is home to around 700...

Rachel Edwards
Aug 63 min read


The Ivy on the Square launches a limited-edition Taste of Scotland menu for the festival.
Since opening in 2017, the Ivy on the Square has brought a touch of metropolitan glamour to the capital. Inside this polished brasserie,...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 312 min read


Great Taste awards reveal the best food and drink from across Scotland in 2025
Scotland entered 772 products The world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme announces its latest annual results Today, 29...

Bite
Jul 292 min read


FOODIES FESTIVAL – the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – announces a 20th anniversary return to Edinburgh!
Fun in Inverleith Park Foodies launched in Edinburgh as a single event in 2005, and is now the biggest touring celebrity food and music...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 292 min read


Dean Banks launches 1925 at Pompadour with 50% off deal
Chef Dean Banks launches revamped restaurant at the iconic Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh In response to changing consumer demands, Chef...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 252 min read


Badger & Co - a feast fit for Toad Hall: new chapter for literary themed Edinburgh restaurant
Cranachan Teacake Badger & Co has started a new dining chapter at its famous Castle Street venue that celebrates the best local and...

Diana Turner
Jul 242 min read


Haddington Farmers’ Market – Saturday 26th July - Summer fruits, ice cream and sunshine
All the summer favourites are at their peak - and there’s a fantastic selection to choose from at Haddington Farmers’ Market this...

Bite
Jul 231 min read


Savouring the Cairngorms: A foodie weekend escape
Tomatin Something is growing deep within the peaks and forests of the Cairngorms National Park. Traditionally famed for outdoor pursuits...

Diana Turner
Jul 224 min read


Bite’s Bubbly Offer for Fizz Feast’s 2025 Sparkling Friday Night 21 November - don't miss out!
Get ready to raise a glass—Fizz Feast is fizzing back into Edinburgh this November for its 10th anniversary, and Bite has your golden...

Bite
Jul 221 min read


‘Estate to plate’ dining at the Old Manse of Blair
Chef Scott Davies The Old Manse of Blair is a five-star boutique hotel and Michelin-recommended restaurant in a stunning rural setting...

Diana Turner
Jul 202 min read


From Caviar to Crab Nachos: South Queensferry’s New Seafood Star is a Shore Thing
South Queensferry meets The Hamptons - Credit: Simone Hilliard Photography From Michelin-starred caviar to crab nachos, proper fish ‘n’...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 173 min read


Còmhla at the Tower – A Nosy Foodies Dream
The building dats back to 1785 I wonder how many of us have walked past The Tower on Portobello seafront and wondered what was within its...
Lea Harris
Jul 162 min read


A Seafood Pilgrimage to Fort William
Mallaig Langoustines If you want to eat Scottish fish and seafood in Fort William, there’s only one place to go: Crannog at Garrison...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 142 min read


Indaba - Spanish Tapas
Spanish Cheeseboard Tollcross maybe gets too little attention as an area to eat out…and when I reflect on the streets around The Cameo...

Anne Pia
Jul 113 min read


New Edinburgh Hotspot 'The West End Garden' Opens in the Grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral
Pizzas, pastries and drinks Edinburgh’s West End has welcomed an exciting new destination as Don't Tell Mama , the beloved local...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 102 min read


Seafood Boil Spectacle at Dulse, Leith
Seafood Boil Dean Banks is never one to shy away from the spotlight. With a larger-than-life personality and a relentless knack for...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 82 min read


The Colintraive
Located near the Kyles of Bute Anyone going “Doon the watter” to the beautiful isle of Bute won’t find its food scene jumping out at them...

Cate Devine
Jul 74 min read


Duck & Waffle - late nights, great bites
Late night dining You know a meal is exceptional when conversation fades into silent nods of delight.That is our Duck & Waffle...

Bronwyn Eley
Jun 272 min read


Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Whisky bottles on display For the drenched hillwalker. Pie eyed. Flamenco dancer’s coffee break. All three have something in common – any...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 262 min read


Moët & Chandon at Gleneagles
Champagne Afternoon Tea During a recent visit to Gleneagles , Bite Mag participated in an exclusive Moët & Chandon tasting that traced...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 242 min read


Café Calton - Italy meets Scotland in The Athens of the North.
Perched on Calton Hill Café Calton , perched on its namesake hill—one of Edinburgh’s iconic seven offers seasonal Italian-inspired dishes...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 222 min read


Q&A with chef Scott Smith
Scott Smith (left) with John Howard of The Òir Group (right) – photo credit: Alix McIntosh The Captain Darling has officially opened...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 203 min read
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