Pony hat! MJ’s Verdict Last week I was surprised by someone thinking that I wouldn’t go somewhere like Bell’s Diner because it was too simple; of the two of us at Lunchquest, I am definitely the more fussy eater, but also the one that is more attached to the simple style diners and rustic cookery …

Inside Chez Jules Blythe’s Verdict With my evenings of festive merriment spread out from 25 November to 22 December, this year, I think it’s fair to say that a real sense of yuletide momentum has been a little difficult to achieve. Hopefully, last night’s trip to Chez Jules represented the lighting to the tinsel touch-paper. …

MJ’s Verdict Today we went to try the newest steak restaurant in Edinburgh, and I tried to dress the part (you know, cowboy boots, arrow head around my neck… vintage plaid [yes plaid, not tartan in this case] shirt). The day was grey and wet and I was really looking forward to seeing what Edinburgh …

Having turned our brains to mush following our wine adventures on Friday, then Aberdonian merriment in my case, and wedding jollity in Kathryn’s case, on Saturday, Sunday evening had to contain something altogether more calm and relaxing. Cue a little trip to the cinema for a liberal dose of romcom hilarity followed by a stop …