Under the grill: Owner and head chef Paul Wedgwood from Wedgwood the Restaurant Catriona Thomson August 12, 2020 Food Multi award-winning chef, Paul Wedgwood was born in Paisley but most of his childhood was spent in rural Burscough, near Preston, not too far away from Liverpool which explains his love of Liverpool FC, which...
Under the grill: Executive Chef Phil Lynch from 83 Hanover Street Catriona Thomson June 29, 2020 Food, In the News As 83 Hanover Street launches its restaurant experience at home, we speak to executive chef Phil about creating dishes imbued with the upbeat vibrancy of this South American restaurant. Phil has been tasked...
85% Condita, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar April 26, 2019 Food, Restaurant Review Panna cotta is a Labrador, soufflé is shuffle and prosciutto is profanity. When it comes to food, I hate spellcheck. Thus, the thought of reviewing a restaurant that doesn’t have a menu is...
Edinburgh Michelin star restaurant 21212 turns back the clock to 2009 prices Fiona Pringle April 17, 2019 Food, In the News Three events will be held in 21212 where they will be reflecting on the past ten years by offering guests a five-course dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne for £50 - which would normally cost over...
83% Aurora, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar January 12, 2018 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review My mum once took a flight to see the Aurora Borealis. When the plane arrived at the perfect height and latitude, anticipation was at peak level, with all the passengers pressing their snouts against the...
65% The Bakers Arms, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar April 14, 2017 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review Apparently it’s just a myth that you shouldn’t eat just before swimming. Still, the inevitable bloat is never attractive. In one’s bikini, one does not want to resemble a manatee that’s just...
75% Forage & Chatter, Edinburgh, Restaurant Review Gaby Soutar December 8, 2016 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review Well, it’s because many of our ingredients are…” “Foraged?” I interjected. “Yes, and we want people to relax and feel free to…” “Chatter?” “Yes.” You know when you ask a...
90% Home, Edinburgh, Restaurant Review Gaby Soutar November 30, 2016 General, Restaurant Review By the time you read this, someone in the capital will have won dinner with Leonardo DiCaprio. Not me. I didn’t enter the competition. Although I liked him in Django Unchained, Critters 3 and The...
Restaurateur and chef Fred Berkmiller wins food pioneer award Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 3, 2016 Food, In the News Fred Berkmiller, who runs the restaurants L’escargot bleu and L'escargot blanc and the wine bar bar à vin in Edinbrugh, was among the winners at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards...
Edinburgh’s Cafe St Honoré receives Organic Served Here award Scotsman Food and Drink Staff April 13, 2016 Food, In the News The restaurant has been awarded three stars out of five by the Soil Association in recognition of their sourcing. 50-75 per cent of all ingredients used hail from certified organic farmers, growers and...