Review of the Year 2017 – November Merrrrry New Year! I hope the hangover to start the year is not too severe. November started with a fond farewell to Reekie’s Smokehouse which had served us many, many great meals. Cauliflower In new openings, we had Mamasan’s, the relocated Magna Hungaria, Down the Hatch at Food …

Review of the Year 2017 – October As we hurtled towards the end of the year, October held many delights. Foremost were Punjabi Junction, Bistro Deluxe, my meal of the year at Bozar Brassserie, brunch at Domenico’s, meat at the short-lived Buffalo House, and a rant about things over a burger at Meat:Stack.Taco I had …

Review of the Year 2017 – September September featured a succession of enjoyable meals. Most notable were 63 Tay Street, Bross, Auld Reekie Tiki, Chizuru Tei, the Stand Bistro, Miya, Xanadu, Union Café Bistro, and Bielak & Crolla.Bento box I had an enjoyable first visit to Chameleon, too. I was less charmed by Pizza Posto …

Review of the Year 2017 – August For the first time ever, I left town and didn’t embrace Edinburgh’s Festival month. Prior to that, I had a lovely time at the Herbivore Kitchen, Civerino’s Slice, Castello Coffee, Eating House at the Meeting House, and the Angels with Bagpipes Share festival pop-up.Papardelle My adventures took me …

Review of the Year 2017 – July July was full of eating and drinking joy. Clark & Lake became a real favourite, Baba Budan has now developed into one of the best cafes in the city, Shrimpwreck started their brief tenure at Bourbon, I had my first of many trips to Quay Commons, and likewise …