TABLE TALK #120
The Scottish capital is vibrant, whatever the month, but come August it’s a veritable sea of creativity. The Fringe, its iconic arts festival, kicks off and live theatre, comedy and music fills the town.
This week we’re back with one of our exclusive neighbourhood tours, shining a spotlight on our favourite spots to eat, drink and make merry in Edinburgh. Definitely one for those pondering a last minute getaway this summer...
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If you thought that Edinburgh’s food scene was all mars bars and malts, not a tot of multiculturalism, you were wrong.
The Japanese inspired Noto, is minimalist but majestic. The sort of place where each dish is described in four or five words, but you know damn well it’ll be good. Their North Sea crab butter we’d cross continents for.
The Levant infused Baba, in contrast, is maximalist. Everything from the decor to the dishes are awash with colour and texture, and even the soft drinks menu is an exhibition in flamboyance.
If Scottish seafood, done simply but seriously well is your jam however, you better head to The Shore on Leith’s waterfront. Home to many a live jazz night and an unmissable half price baked oyster deal every Sunday night.
Peckish en route, head to Alby’s for their outrageous focaccia sandwiches or Chums for pies done perfectly. Great food, great merch, great branding, the both of them.
Photo Credit: Alby's Leith
Now, on to drinks.
If you’re in the market for fancy, head to Spry for natural wines, Nauticus for cocktails or Panda & Sons for theatre in a glass.
If you’re here for beer, try Jump Ship to experience Scotland's first and only dedicated alcohol-free brewery, The Hanging Bat for it’s wild array of craft brews or Teuchters Landing for it’s unapologetically raucous spirt and kooky location. It’s housed in the old waiting room of the Leith to Aberdeen steamboat ferry.
If you're so furiously loyal that it's a glass of yours truly or nothing, find us at The Palmerston. Our top recommendation? Their fried, stuffed olives are 🤌.
If you're so furiously loyal that it's a glass of yours truly or nothing, find us at The Palmerston. Our top recommendation? Their fried, stuffed olives are 🤌.
Photo Credit: Spry Wine🍮 SWEET ENDINGS 🍮
Here for a good time and a long time too? If you’re staying for a few days and want to suss out the best spots for great groceries you can’t go wrong with I. J. Mellis for cheese, Valvona & Crolla for pastas, oils and balsamic, and Welch for fresh fish.
Here for a short, sharp, highly caffeinated time? Our favourites spots for coffee are Twelve Triangles (great croissants), The Bearded Baker (dangerously good donuts) or Little Fitzoy (for vegan deliciousness).
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WEDNESDAY'S DOMAINE? 🍷
This Saturday, we turn two and as the milestone draws closer, we've been reflecting.
Reflecting on how far we’ve come, how much there still is to do and how we’ve never been more motivated or excited about what lies ahead.
Reflecting on how far we’ve come, how much there still is to do and how we’ve never been more motivated or excited about what lies ahead.
A huge and heartfelt thank you, for all of your support, each and every step of the way.
I really mean that,
Luke x
