Lennox brings Chef Nico Simeone’s raw, instinctive cooking style to Edinburgh this July, transforming the former Six by Nico site into an intimate, fire‑led restaurant built around flavour, technique and a fully open kitchen. Chef and restaurateur Nico Simeone has announced the opening of Lennox Edinburgh this July, marking the third location for his acclaimed new restaurant concept following openings in Manchester and Glasgow. Created as a more personal expression of Simeone

Bayne’s is backing the Tartan Army with serious swagger this summer — promising 7,000 free sausage rolls across its 70‑plus shops the morning after any Scotland Group C win. First come, first served, no faff: just a national victory, a hot roll and a queue of very happy fans. Scottish bakery Bayne’s has announced it will back the Tartan Army in the tastiest way possible this summer. If Scotland secures a win in their upcoming Group C matches, Bayne’s will give away a total o

One of Glasgow’s most beloved Italian institutions has arrived in Edinburgh, with Eusebi opening a handcrafted bakery counter at Bonnie & Wild. Bringing its iconic cornetti, pastries and classic dolci east for the first time, the family‑run deli introduces Edinburgh to the Italian rituals, seasonal baking and warm hospitality that have defined Eusebi since 1954. It’s one of Glasgow’s best-loved institutions, as famous for its pasta and pastries as it is its dolci and Italian

Wahaca turns up the heat this season with a sunshine‑soaked line‑up of seasonal specials, vibrant veg‑forward plates and spritz‑bright cocktails inspired by the colour and energy of Mexico. Lea Harris, finally stepping across the threshold after years of admiringThomasina Miers, visited the Edinburgh branch with her hubby to put the new summer menu through its paces. I have watched Thomasina Miers many times on MasterChef, but I'm ashamed to say, I never stepped across Wahaca

Neighbourgood Market is set to transform the Ross Bandstand into Neighbourgood Gardens this summer, bringing independent Scottish food and drink traders, Cold Town Brewery pours and daily live performances to Princes Street Gardens from 23 July to 31 August 2026. The organisers of Neighbourgood Market in Stockbridge have been awarded the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens by the City of Edinburgh Council for up to four years. Suitably called ‘Neighbourgood Gardens’, t

The Auld Hundred has unveiled its own limited‑edition single malt: the Auld Dram. Created with Annandale Distillery and drawn from a six‑year bourbon cask, this 50% ABV release adds a new chapter to the Rose Street pub’s story – a relaxed, unpretentious dram designed to be shared, discussed and enjoyed in one of the city’s most characterful bars. The Auld Hundred on Rose Street is intertwined with the city’s past. Originally a mission hall in the 1700s – about the same age as

Scotland’s most anticipated new restaurant of 2026 is on track to open the doors to its first guests on Wednesday 15th July. With just six weeks still to go until its official launch, Falls by Orry Shand in Aberdeenshire has already secured over 65 per cent of advance bookings for the first three months of trading from July until September. Advance online bookings opened on Monday 20th April and have been live for just over six weeks. People from across the region and a

Choosing a bottle in a restaurant can feel daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Diana Thompson from Wine Events Scotland speaks to three leading figures from Scotland’s restaurant scene to explore how they approach their wine lists, what they love to pour, and the shared philosophy that helps diners choose with confidence. Jason recommends trying Newton Johnson Falkirk Mourvèdre 2022. Jason Davidson - Restaurateur, Champany Inn How would you describe your wine list? “My par

A first‑anniversary dinner that proved tasting menus are far from dead — Cardinal delivered charm, confidence and some of the most thoughtful pairings to be had in Edinburgh For our first wedding anniversary, we treated ourselves to the tasting menu at Cardinal. We'd loved Heron and were keen to try Tomás Gormley's latest venture. As we arrived, Maribou State drifted over the speakers, a band we'd chosen for our wedding music, and we knew we were in the right place. At £89 fo