Update – 17 November 2014 In good news, this place has changed hands, but retained the same name. Read about the entirely more impressive new regime, here. Original review I’d spotted the Richmond Café Bistro on my travels, but had never been passing at quite the right time, previously, so on the most sun-drenched of …

Marchmont is just a little too far for me to happily reach in a lunchtime, from my regular work base, so it has been a largely neglected area for questing consideration, thus far. But following my recent trip to Toast, I resolved to make a better effort to explore its restaurants and cafes, and a …

MJ had visited I Heart Café ages ago, and we featured it as one of our Top 5 cafes in the 2012 Lunchquest Guide. For some reason, I hadn’t visited, though, but set about rectifying that, today.Exterior With spacious and relaxed surroundings, the place has an airy front-shop, taking advantage of the light from their …

It was with a good deal of optimism that I returned to the little stretch of takeaway shops at the foot of Dundas Street, which seem to do a roaring trade supporting local offices. On previous visits to Lezzetli, Club Sandwich and Zen Kitchen, I’d been really nicely served, so was hopeful that Finnegan’s would …

ExteriorAfter recent trips to Tani Modi and Maialino, my Italian deli quest continued today at Sprio. I’d spotted the place on many jaunts through Stockbridge, but never got round to stopping in and trying their wares, until today. With an outstandingly warm welcome and super smart surroundings, they made a very favourable first impression. I …