Taking place on Monday 26th October at The Balmoral, Edinburgh, this year’s competition drew 17 entrants. Placing first, Patina received a specially-commissioned trophy by O&Co Blacksmiths. Maple Leaf Bakery won second place, whilst Kaf placed third. Prizes included specially commissioned 2nd and 3rd place tokens, a behind the scenes tour of Blackthorn Salt’s salt tower and Edinburgh Butter Company merchandise. The competition attracted entrants from across Scotland, includin

On 30 November, Number One at The Balmoral will welcome Matthew Smith, Head Chef of Ómós, for an exclusive one-night-only chef collaboration, bringing one of Ireland's most exciting new restaurant destinations to Edinburgh. Bringing together two exciting culinary voices from Scotland and Ireland, the dinner will celebrate a shared commitment to seasonality, provenance and ingredient-led cooking. Guests will enjoy a bespoke tasting menu created by Number One Head Chef John Mu

Michael Smith, the award-winning Skye-based Scottish chef, is to join the independent Perle Hotels group as Culinary Director and Brand Ambassador of its six hotels - the day after closing his Michelin-starred “magical little restaurant” Loch Bay at Waternish on October 31. This newly-created role, beginning on November 10 will see the Inverness-born chef work with existing teams across Perle Hotels’ collection of six properties: The Bosville, Portree; Marmalade, Portree; The

One of Edinburgh's most iconic hospitality venues is making a comeback, with Ricks returning to Frederick Street on 31 October 2026 following a major refurbishment by the Montpeliers Group. Formerly operating as Rabble, the restaurant, bar and ten-bedroom boutique hotel will reclaim its original name, bringing back one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive independent hospitality destinations. First opened in 2000, Ricks earned international recognition, named among Condé Nast

With head chef Jamie Cochrane recently named a finalist in the 2026 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship, Edinburgh's Tollhouse is giving diners the chance to sample his cooking through a new seasonal set menu packed with Scottish produce and autumn flavours. Looking for an excuse to eat out midweek without blowing the budget? Edinburgh's The Tollhouse in Canonmills has launched a new prix fixe menu, available Monday to Thursday from midday until 8.30pm and on Fridays and Saturdays unt

Ancient legends, inventive cocktails and some of Edinburgh's best bars combine in the Mictlan Trail, a city-wide adventure inspired by the perilous journey through the Aztec underworld. Mrs Bite investigates. A new cocktail trail has arrived in Edinburgh and runs until 30 November. Dubbed the Mictlan Trail, it is built around tequila and mezcal and is a collaboration between distributor Spirits Cartel and several of the city's leading cocktail bars. Earlier this year, Signatu