Classic Marinara: garlic, oregano, basil, evoo Life is often full of difficult decisions. What to eat for dinner Where to eat out that’s new and good Where to get the best pizza. Edinburgh , like any other city and indeed small town or hamlet, teems with pizza joints…from take-away to up-market glitz and cocktails. And here, I am thinking especially of a negroni sbagliato in Howe Street’s cool Little Capo …a stopover not to be missed!! However, though pizza places crowd th

From left: Michele Civiera, Ewen Hutchison, Joseph Radford and Gunnar Groves-Raines. Credit: R ichard Gaston A unique collaborative space for food, drink and the arts - Brown’s of Leith - will launch in Edinburgh on 27th November with four new food and drink businesses. Representing a major step in the regeneration of the area, Brown’s of Leith will open within the historic George Brown & Sons Engineering Works on The Shore. The development comes after the engineering firm va

Next to Paradise Palms overlooking Bristo Square We dropped into The Gilded Saloon—a new-ish venture just a couple of months into its stride.  It’s the brainchild of three creative forces, with Tomas Gormley (Cardinal and Skua ) also bringing finesse to the kitchen. One co-owner also runs Paradise Palms next door—a dive bar in the best possible sense. Kelburn Parties made their name with the West Coast festival, and The Gilded Balloon downstairs needs no introduction. The f

Hospitality is King at Antioch There’s nothing obvious to alert you to the excellent cuisine served at Antioch . This Turkish restaurant sits quietly at the bottom of Dunfermline’s High Street near The Glen, in a pedestrian row of takeaways and shops. But don’t let its modest appearances fool you—this Turkish grill is an absolute gem. The soul of Antioch is in the long charcoal grill where coals smoke and embers glow red hot. Presiding over the fire is the chef who, with quie

Coburg Street, Leith Join one of Greece’s most celebrated wineries, the Santorini-based Gaia Wines ,  for a flavour-packed evening at Leith’s beloved   Kafeneion to Steki .  This one-night-only dinner pairs four exceptional Greek wines  with a menu of Cretan-inspired dishes —a feast of bold flavours, warm hospitality, and culinary sunshine. 🍇 The Pairings Assyrtiki Rosé    Feta in phyllo, pine honey, toasted sesame seeds, spanakopita, xiagolo Monograph Assyrtiko White    Pe

Chef Giorgio Locatelli From the soaring drama of Verdi to the indulgent flair of Rossini, Italy’s operatic legacy is steeped in passion—and so is its food. In a sumptuous new series airing on BBC Radio 3 from 17th–21st November , acclaimed TV producer Walter Iuzzolino  invites listeners on a sensory journey through the kitchens and concert halls of Italy, exploring the deep-rooted connection between music and cuisine. “Arias and Appetites”  blends cultural history with culina

Pork Belly at Noto We’re keeping it simple.  Rather than pepper your inbox with every update, we’re gathering the good stuff into one weekly round-up. We’ll now publish much of what we receive online—this digest just highlights what’s new. This week Nectar, Broughton Street   Mrs Bite visited Nectar (formerly Goose 73) for cocktails and Greek bites. We tried the Rusting Wind  (Tequila Reposado) and the Beach Bonfire . Food highlights: vegetarian Greek platter, chicken skewer

Recipes from the cafe next to Gloagburn Farm There are no shortage of recipes out there – our social feeds are full of them on a daily basis, from every cuisine and culture imaginable. New cookery books pop up at what feels like a relentless pace at times. It can sometimes feel overwhelming.  Through this column, we try to spotlight some books closer to home, produced by cooks and writers living and working in Scotland. To show the talent we have right here. To support them a

Strawberry Milkshake You know what they say: life’s too short… to not indulge in a sweet treat or two. Or six, in my case. Don’t wait for a special occasion to savour the sweet burst of chocolate-covered strawberries or the crunch of ice-cream drenched honeycomb – just a few of the treats that await at the dessert haven Haute Dolci. Perched on high at the top of the St James Quarter i n Edinburgh, this must-visit eatery gives elegant diner vibes: white-washed fittings with a