Lothian Road is busy. That’s why I’ve driven past narrow-frontage Frizzante many times without noticing it among the plethora of shop signs and the heavy traffic.
Know where it is now and Scotland’s best...
A chill, onshore, south-west wind whipped through the streets of Troon. It is perhaps most famous for its golf courses, but windsurfing and kite surfing are now evident, but not on the day we visited.
Frankly, not...
It was a Thursday night. Temperature was inching towards zero all afternoon. Wind chill factor high, yet cosy Gianninos was packed and the atmosphere was terrific.
It was our first visit and we were impressed with the...
Pasta specialists Via Aemilia have found the perfect pairing with Portobello High Street neighbours Smith & Gertrude (S&G) wine bar.
A one-off Sunday pasta pop up on 24 September will see Kip Preidys and Giada...
It was a Harrogate stop-over for us on the journey from Scotland to London. Obviously, you seek advice on where to eat and Gianni's Brio restaurant was suggested.
The plus points were it was within five...
Café culture is spreading in Portobello with the opening of a number of new outlets, others in the pipeline and established outlets prospering as Covid-10 hospitality restrictions are eased.
Tanifiki is the latest addition to...
A pop-up pasta specialist is opening a permanent place in Portobello.
Kip Preidys and Giada Betti are taking over the former Bross Bagels shop in the town’s High Street and plan to open Aemilia, a...
We were at the hugely-entertaining King's panto Goldilocks and wanted a good restaurant for a post-show get-together. Where better than Papilio? We've used it before and enjoyed the experience.
We let the fingers do the...
The family-run Caprice has become one of the best-known restaurants in the Musselburgh area.
They specialise in Italian and Swiss cooking and have over 50 years of experience.
Original wood-fired ovens – Scottish pine is used...
Civerino’s is located just off the Royal Mile near the Tron Kirk in Hunter Square. The restaurant serves a fanatastic selection of family recipes handed down through Michel’s family, featuring Italian street food and of...
Veritas on Deanhaugh Street is as authentic an Italian restaurant you will find in Edinburgh. Located just along from the bridge and down a candlelit stair leading to the basement on the main road...