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

Funky Booze 2026  is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy  in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm...

The residency runs for all of October Bonnie & Wild , the award-winning food hall at the heart of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, dazzles...

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...

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...

Japandi-style interior of Nishiki Edinburgh It’s a chilly autumn evening in October and, wandering down Morrison Street, the lights of...

Henrock at Lake Windermere Fascinating as it is to watch Scottish chef Mark McCabe creating his intricate dishes on television, and to...

Epic views await Perched in a striking glass box atop Calton Hill, Café Calton  offers one of the most scenic dining experiences in...

Food made for sharing San Sebastián in Spain’s Basque Country is famous for its stunning beach, elegant Belle Époque architecture, and...

Ashton Lane When it first opened 54 years ago in 1971, the Ubiquitous Chip quickly became renowned for several things, not least of which...

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

Juicy, marinated lamb chops In 2022, Ioanna from Athens and Alexandra from Crete opened this charming Greek café and taverna on Coburg...

Celebrating Scottish producers Scotland’s vibrant food and drink industry has enjoyed a remarkable run of recognition, with producers and...

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...

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...

Edinburgh, Scotland – September 2025  — Bite Magazine, Edinburgh’s trusted independent food and drink publication since 2003, is proud to...

Just outside Castlebay An arrival on a campsite, this summer, at the immaculate Borve Camping and Caravan Site on Barra, oft visited by...

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

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

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

Fruit, veg, artisan treats and live music With the warm summer weather, many crops are plentiful now -and available at Haddington Farmers...

The menu runs until Sept 7 From 25th August to 7th September, Bar Prince at The Balmoral is serving up something truly unexpected: a...

Gin cocktail with blackcurrant syrup A brief summer break at Callander Meadows   introduces Josh the new owner & global nomad chef,...

Beer garden The Cumberland Bar, a traditional, wood-panelled Victorian pub, is well-established as a favourite with both Edinburgh locals...

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

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

Picante chorizo and manchego croquettes The name says it all— Dublin Street Social  is a convivial, smart yet casual bar bistro nestled...

Dining with the extremely perky Kerry Teakle Adding yet another fabulous course to our Edinburgh Fringe buffet: Eggbreak, Notting Hill’s...

The annual competition has put the tiny village of Carrbridge on the map The tiny Highland village of Carrbridge is home to around 700...

Since opening in 2017, the Ivy on the Square has brought a touch of metropolitan glamour to the capital. Inside this polished brasserie,...

Scotland entered 772 products The world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme announces its latest annual results Today, 29...

Fun in Inverleith Park Foodies launched in Edinburgh as a single event in 2005, and is now the biggest touring celebrity food and music...

Chef Dean Banks launches revamped restaurant at the iconic Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh In response to changing consumer demands, Chef...

Cranachan Teacake Badger & Co has started a new dining chapter at its famous Castle Street venue that celebrates the best local and...

All the summer favourites are at their peak - and there’s a fantastic selection to choose from at Haddington Farmers’ Market this...

Tomatin Something is growing deep within the peaks and forests of the Cairngorms National Park. Traditionally famed for outdoor pursuits...

Get ready to raise a glass—Fizz Feast is fizzing back into Edinburgh this November for its 10th anniversary, and Bite has your golden...

Chef Scott Davies The Old Manse of Blair is a five-star boutique hotel and Michelin-recommended restaurant in a stunning rural setting...

South Queensferry meets The Hamptons - Credit: Simone Hilliard Photography From Michelin-starred caviar to crab nachos, proper fish ‘n’...

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...

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

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

Pizzas, pastries and drinks   Edinburgh’s West End has welcomed an exciting new destination as Don't Tell Mama , the beloved local...

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

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...

Late night dining You know a meal is exceptional when conversation fades into silent nods of delight.That is our Duck & Waffle...

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

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

Perched on Calton Hill Café Calton , perched on its namesake hill—one of Edinburgh’s iconic seven offers seasonal Italian-inspired dishes...

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