Category Archives: risotto

Zucca

Posted on September 22, 2012 by BKR

It’s sometimes rather lovely to have your comfortable assumptions blown clean out of the water, of an evening. Tonight was such an occasion, as when I entered Zucca I had two views in my head that were about to be … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s Italian

Posted on September 20, 2012 by BKR

Jamie’s Italian launched with the re-opening of the Assembly Rooms, on George Street, a couple of months ago. It has been doing brisk service since then, and today was no exception. The prime lunchtime slots at 12:30 and 1pm were … Continue reading →

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The Grain Store

Posted on September 15, 2012 by BKR

It has been an epic week of dining. In chronological order, we’ve dined at Wedgwood, La Piazza, Union of Genius, The Bonham, Mithas, Mark Greenaway and the Old Bell. When it came to adding a cherry on the top of … Continue reading →

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The Magnum

Posted on August 16, 2012 by BKR

I had meetings at opposite ends of the town, today, so took the opportunity to stop for lunch somewhere in between. Whereas I thought that might be Stockbridge, it ended up being Dublin Street, with a trip to The Magnum, … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Larder Bistro

Posted on August 16, 2012 by BKR

MJ’s Verdict Today in an afternoon of pre-book-festian merriment we popped along to the Edinburgh Larder Bistro on Alva Street to give their lunchtime set menu a go. The place itself is stylish with open stone walls and a raised … Continue reading →

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