Finn & Bear I’ve been a big fan of The Pantry’s work since they first opened their Stockbridge branch back in 2012. I recently took in their Colinton branch just as their third place, Finn & Bear, was opening on the Shore in Leith. On an increasingly dreich Tuesday I popped in to see how …

Green Kilt The bright thing that occasionally appears in the Edinburgh sky once more compelled me to visit the seaside. This time my eyes were set on Portobello and after a little stroll around I settled upon a new cafe called Green Kilt for my lunchtime stop. Having been trading since Good Friday the place …

St Andrews Brewing Co I’d had a rather mixed time at the Potting Shed over the course of a few visits, so I wasn’t particularly saddened by its demise. In its place comes the St Andrews Brewing Co. Having been given a thorough drenching from the inclement weather I was glad to pop in for …

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Company REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF THE BUSINESS OWNER. Tweet

Pollen Street Social For many reasons it felt like a day to celebrate. Top of the list was the arrival of my nephew Ethan who was born around breakfast time. There was some progress with my house sale after much faffing over recent months, as well. And I had a spare Friday night in London …