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Enquiries		Always Sunday				Comments
		170 High Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 1QS Tel: 0131 622 0667				Relaxed informal, light and airy. Fair trade, smoothies, latte, all day grazing with fabulous home made cakes. A little quirky in a lovely way!

Enquiries		Amber Restaurant				Comments
		Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, 345 Castlehill, Edinburgh,  EH1 2NE Tel: 0131 477 8477				Sophisticated dining in the heart of Old Edinburgh alongside Edinburgh Castle, complete with resident whisky expert. Fame and seasfood from our wonderful Scottish countryside. No e mail address logged at present so please telephone.

Enquiries		Atrium				Comments
		10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 2ED Tel: 0131 228 8882				Andrew Radford's stylish dining was ahead of its time & still among the best. With its recently re-styled interior and enticing menu this Slow Food advocate is well worth revisiting.

Enquiries		Balmoral Hotel				Comments
		1 Princes Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 2EQ Tel: 0131 556 2414				An imposing Edinburgh landmark with food to match. Restaurant Number 1 is award-winning Chef Jeff Bland and his team's height of culinary excellence and the building in which it is situated is steeped in the stuff of legends. The rich and famous have been flocking here for more than a century... if only walls could talk!

Enquiries		Blue Bar Café				Comments
		10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 2ED Tel: 0131 221 1222				Contemporary dining in this informal eatery on the floor above the Atrium - same owners. No longer blue in colour but refurbished in attractive neutral hues. Neil Forbes, Head Chef for both venues is a strong supporter of Slow Food.

Enquiries		Bonham				Comments
		35 Drumsheugh Gdns, Edinburgh,  EH3 7RN Tel: 0131 274 7444				Quintessential style - the cool place to be! Add Chef Michael Bouyer's inspired menus and The Bonham is a perfect haven in Edinburgh's bustling West End.

Enquiries		Cafe Newton, Dean Gallery				Comments
		73 Belford Road, Edinburgh,   Tel: 0131 624 6200				Fascinating gallery in historic venue, Dean Gallery is adjacent to the Modern Art Gallery, with stylsh brasserie style diner within. Compact, so go early/book ahead to avoid disappointment. Lovely Mackintosh inspired decor with appealing menu.

Enquiries		Café Royal Circle Bar				Comments
		17 West Register Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 2AA Tel: 0131 556 1884				The Café and upstairs Oyster Bar are unique Edinburgh classics. Almost 200 years old the name reflects the oysters that were so commonplace around Edinburgh in the 1820's - indeed so common the poor were fed up eating them! This opulent baroque Parisian building is hidden behind Princes Street at Edinburgh's East End but only a moment away from the thoroughfare so well worth seeking it out. Go for a gastronomic experience or simply a light meal. You can even pop in for a coffee or dram.

Enquiries		Cambridge Bar				Comments
		20 Young Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 4JB Tel: 0131 226 2120				Not only a lively bar but also a "gourmet grill" with prime Scotch beef used for a great selection of burgers. There are veggie options too and with Mackies Ice Cream or smoothies for afters it's a simple highly successful formula.

Enquiries		Centotre				Comments
		103 George Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 3ES Tel: 0131 225 1550				Victor & Carina's vibrant venue serves delicious lights as well as more substantial dishes - open 8 till late. A touch of Italy in Scotland's capital. I have had wonderful meals here as well as irresistible additions when I pop in for a latte...such as this limoncello dessert!

Enquiries		Channings				Comments
		15 Sth. Learmonth Gdns, Edinburgh,  EH4 1EZ Tel: 0131 315 2225				Stylish Georgian New Town Hotel with great expertise in the kitchen. Located on a residential terrance at Edinburgh's West End you get the feel of living in a Georgian Edinburgh home (but with 21st century luxuries!) whilst only a moment's walk from the city centre. Lucky enough to attend a breakfast meeting here once I had the privelege to eat one of the best breakfasts ever... a taste memory! Karen Mackay, Head Chef at Channings, was a welcome new addition to the 2009 Royal Highland Show Cookery Theatre where her demonstration was warmly received.

Enquiries		Dubh Prais				Comments
		123b High Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 1SG Tel: 0131 557 5732				A staunch supporter of Scottish produce, James' reputation for excellent food makes this a popular haunt. Charming place, modest size so best to book. Telephone bookings only please.

Enquiries		Fishers in the City				Comments
		58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 1EN Tel: 0131 225 5109				Lovely maritime theme in both menu & décor. Delicious bisques. Also with a venue on the shore in Leith.

Enquiries		Forth Floor Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie				Comments
		Harvey Nichols 30 - 34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh,  EH2 2AD Tel: 0131 524 8350				Talk about a room with a view…! This forth floor restaurant has astounding views over Edinburgh where you can splash out on an amazing meal courtesy of their team of highly qualified chefs. You can also opt for a lighter (on wallet and waistline) more informal meal... or even, depending on the time of day, just pop in for a creamy luxury hot chocolate! There is also a very exclusive food hall on the top floor - a delight for any foodie. Absolutely fab of course - it's Harvey Nicks after all!

Enquiries		Gallery of Modern Art				Comments
		75 Belford Road, Edinburgh,   Tel: 0131 624 6200				Historic building set amidst landscaped grounds wiith appealing garden floor bistro.

Enquiries		Glass & Thomson				Comments
		2 Dundas Street, Edinburgh,  EH3 6HZ Tel: 0131 557 0909				Classy deli - light & airy with seating to enjoy a latte or light bite. No e mail address at present so please telephone.

Enquiries		Grain Store				Comments
		30 Victoria Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 2JN Tel: 0131 225 7635				Fine food served naturally.This is a little gem, upstairs in Edinburgh's historic winding Victoria Street, with interesting food shops nearby too.

Enquiries		Haldanes at The Albany				Comments
		39a Albany Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 3QY Tel: 0131 556 8407				This award-winning duo have a charming new location, rich in character with enticing Scottish menus to savour in the heart of Edinburgh New Town. Private dining also available.

Enquiries		Henderson's				Comments
		94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 1DR Tel: 0131 225 2131				Scotland's original for top veggie dining-over 40 years on it still leads the way. Look out for their cookbooks full of healthy eating tips. Self service and table service available. The Henderson family has now also opened adjacent art galleries to browse and buy contemporary art, one of which is dedicated to the founder Janet Henderson.

Enquiries		Howies				Comments
		1a Alva Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 4PH Tel: 0131 225 5553				Another enjoyable place to eat from the same stable-this time in the West End.

Enquiries		Howies				Comments
		10-14 Victoria Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 2HG Tel: 0131 225 1721				Informal & contemporary, light & airy. Tempting menu in an appealing setting.

Enquiries		Iggs				Comments
		15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 1DR Tel: 0131 557 8184				Iggy Campos brings Spanish skills to Scottish produce - with true success. Tapas & paella available in his adjacent tapas bar with fine Scottish seafood, and fine dining next door, all in Iggy's own inimitable style!

Enquiries		Iglu				Comments
		2b Jamaica Street, Edinburgh,  EH3 6HH Tel: 0131 476 5333				Ethical Eatery in Edinburgh's New Town with wild, organic and local produce on the menu. An interesting and successful concept in contemporary dining.

Enquiries		La Garrigue				Comments
		31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 1DH Tel: 0131 557 3032				Unmissable - Languedoc dishes created by Masterchef Jean Michel Gauffe..... and now L'Artichaut, Edinburgh's newest vegetarian restaurant, also the creation of Jean Michel in Eyre Place on 0131 558 1608.

Enquiries		Le Café St Honore				Comments
		34 NW Thistle St Lane, Edinburgh,  EH2 1EA Tel: 0131 226 2211				Tucked away down a back lane in the new Town, this stylish French bistro is good for a special night out. No e mail address at present so please telephone. New owners already highly respected about town - keeping it in the family with Atrium's son Ben Radford as chef.

Enquiries		McKirdy's				Comments
		151-155 Morrison Street, Edinburgh,   Tel: 0131 229 6660				The McKirdys have been butchers in and around the Edinburgh and East Lothian area since 1895, gaining a reputation for the very highest quality meat available; a quality that is now available at McKirdy's Steakhouse - Edinburgh's only Steakhouse owned & supplied by Award Winning butchers.

Enquiries		No 27 Charlotte Square				Comments
		27 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh,  EH2 4ET Tel: 0131 243 9339				Gorgeous setting, gracious eating & good shop. Meals & teas served. No e mail address at present so please telephone.

Enquiries		Pickled Green				Comments
		158-162 Rose Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 3JD Tel: 0131 220 0477				Here is a lovely new kid on the block towards the west end of Rose Street. Their ethos seems very similar to mine - seasonal, local, ethical and green. The owners, one a Scot, the other a Belgian, are both passionate about sourcing their produce and I particularly like the way they tell you, by way of website, waitress and menu. (Some restaurants can be rather too coy about mentioning their sources). We had lovely locally sourced pork and lamb for dinner and friendly service. The atmosphere is quite minimalistic but in a fresh honest way. All in all a good new addition to SFG.

Enquiries		Rhubarb				Comments
		Prestonfield, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh,  EH16 5UT Tel: 0131 225 1333				Rhubarb is within Prestonfield House. This magnificient historic mansion has been creatively & sensitively restored to its former glory. Set in grounds with peacocks & highland cattle the whole experience is unforgettable - it is also on record for growing Scotland's first rhubarb, until then an uknown plant from China!

Enquiries		Royal Scotsman (Train)				Comments
		46a Constitution Street, Edinburgh,  EH6 6RS Tel: 0131 555 1344				An amazing way to see the landscape & eat like a king all the way!

Enquiries		Scotsman Hotel				Comments
		20 North Bridge, Edinburgh,  EH1 1YT Tel: 0131 556 5565				Stylish new addition to the capital with choices of dining experiences. Skilfully designed to reflect the history of this fine building yet encapsulating innovative style.

Enquiries		Sheraton Grand Hotel				Comments
		1 Festival Square, Edinburgh,  EH3 9SR Tel: 0131 229 9131				Stylish hotel & spa with a range of dining styles to suit every occasion. Award-winning chef in residence.

Enquiries		Stac Polly				Comments
		29-33 Dublin Street, Edinburgh,  EH3 6NL Tel: 0131 556 2231				Quirky & appealing. A popular place with a difference.

Enquiries		The Dogs				Comments
		110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 1DR Tel: 0131 220 1208				Well-known Edinburgh restaurateur David Ramsden, who brought us (fitz)Henry and Rogue has brought us The Dogs – a great concept of value for money, delightful informality, and above all, great food - ethical, sustainable and great tasting! David champions Scottish and British ingredients and I for one shall certainly be back! Interestingly for locals of a certain age (!) The Dogs is in the venue formerly occupied by the Edinburgh Wine Bar. And as for the name? Well from the quirky artwork to the humorous designs and the beautiful photography I assume David loves his canine companion. There is now also Amore Dogs on the ground floor below and Sea Dogs nearbye in Rose Street to enjoy.

Enquiries		The Edinburgh Residence				Comments
		7 Rothesay Terrace , Edinburgh,  EH3 7RY Tel: 0131 226 3380				The Edinburgh Residence is a refreshing alternative to a five star hotel, with its distinguished selection of luxury town house suites and The Edinburgh Residence's new in-house restaurant, Number Seven, offers a relaxed atmosphere coupled with impeccable service, making it the perfect place to spend your evenings.

Enquiries		The Gallery Restaurant & Bar				Comments
		Weston Link. The Mound, Edinburgh,  EH2 2EL Tel: 0131 624 6580				Stylish & contemporary, the latest addition to the National Galleries of Scotland makes a gastonomical experience also a cultural one!

Enquiries		The Howard				Comments
		34 Great King Street , Edinburgh,  EH3 6QH Tel: 0131 557 3500				Award-winning 5-star Georgian retreat in the city centre. Relax in one of 18 individually characterised bedrooms and experience a time of traditional Georgian pampering from their team of butlers that will tend to your every need. There are various dining experiences to relish - gracious afternoon Teas, Dining at The Atholl or the sublime sandwich options of the Lounge Menu. Check website for booking requirements.

Enquiries		The Tea Room				Comments
		158 Canongate, Edinburgh,  EH8 8DD Tel: 07771 501679				Pretty little tea shop with home made soups & light eats.Stop for a cuppa & maybe even have your tea leaves read.

Enquiries		Tower Restaurant & Terrace				Comments
		Chambers Street, Edinburgh,  EH1 1JF Tel: 0131 225 3003				Pure style on the rooftop - a view matched only by the menu.

Enquiries		Valvona & Crolla				Comments
		19 Elm Row, Edinburgh,  EH7 4AA Tel: 0131 556 6066				World class Italian - no food guide worth its salt should be without it!

Enquiries		VinCaffe				Comments
		Multrees Walk, Edinburgh,  EH1 3DQ Tel: 0131 557 0088				The latest addition to Valvona & Crolla family enterprise, next door to Harvey Nicks. High on style and quality dining.

Enquiries		Wedgwood The Restaurant				Comments
		Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh,  EH8 8BQ Tel: 0131 558 8737				After a successful career in the Lake District we are lucky that Paul has chosen to settle in Edinburgh and opened this lovely restaurant here. Another passionate supporter of local produce he also did a super show for us at the Royal Highland Show this year.

Enquiries		Whighams Wine Cellars				Comments
		13 Hope Street, Edinburgh,  EH2 4EL Tel: 0131 225 8674				Atmospheric cellars with well-selected wines, many by the glass, & an impressive menu with the emphasis on fine local seafood.

Enquiries		Witchery by the Castle				Comments
		Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh,  EH1 2NF Tel: 0131 225 5613				Lavishly unique & steeped in history. Always a delight to dine here.

Enquiries		Zanzero				Comments
		14-16 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh,  EH3 6SX Tel: 0131 220 0333				Victor and Carina's latest offering - serious food in a light hearted atmosphere. Apart from delicious meals and light bites with latte they also have terrific cocktails and cup cakes. I just love it! A great new addition to Stockbridge.

	Home: Edinburgh & Lothians : Edinburgh, Leith

Enquiries		Malmaison				Comments
		1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 7DB Tel: 0131 468 5001				Cool, chique & very popular, with good reason. Waterfront location and stylish menu.

Enquiries		Plumed Horse				Comments
		50-54 Henderson Street, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6DE  Tel: 0131 554 5556				Award-winning eatery. Highly creative menus with Scottish produce. The Plumed Horse initially received acclaim in Dumfries & Galloway and now is flourishing in Henderson Street, Leith, near Edinburgh. Award-winning chef proprietor Tony Borthwick.

Enquiries		Restaurant Martin Wishart				Comments
		54 The Shore, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6RA Tel: 0131 553 3557				Eponymous restaurant with many plaudits. Martin Wishart has justly won many awards for not only his skills but also his expert use of our fine local produce. You can now learn a few such skills for yourself by signing up for a course at his latest Leith addition the Martin Wishart Cook School.

Enquiries		Skippers				Comments
		1a Dock Place, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6LU Tel: 0131 554 1018				Famous Edinburgh seafood restaurant - a small place with a big reputation!

Enquiries		The Kitchin				Comments
		78 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6LX Tel: 0131 555 1755				Gifted chef Tom Kitchin with a Michelin Star to his name already for his fusion of French cuisine and Scottish produce. Well worth seeking out.

Enquiries		The Ship				Comments
		24-26 Shore, Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6QN Tel: 0131 555 0409				Waterfront dining in this charming inn/bistro. Fresh local seafood a speciality but something for everyone. I love the wallpaper! Whilst waiting for your delicious meal to arrive you can dream of travel on the high seas as every wall is papered with nautical maps adding to the character of the place. Family run with a warm friendly atmosphere.

Enquiries		The Shore				Comments
		3/4 Shore , Edinburgh, Leith,  EH6 6QW Tel: 0131 553 5080				A fine established brasserie - great atmosphere with food to match. Award-winning chef with seafood a speciality but delicious game dishes too.

	Home: Edinburgh & Lothians : ELothian

Enquiries		Duck's at Kilspindie House Hotel				Comments
		Main Street Aberlady , ELothian,  EH32 0RE Tel: 01875 870682				A charming version of Ducks in the country - a real asset to East Lothian. Ducks has just added Winner of Best Hotel Restaurant Award at recent East Lothian Food and Drink Awards to its other accolades.

Enquiries		Old Clubhouse				Comments
		East Links Road Gullane , ELothian,  EH31 2AF Tel: 01620 842008				Charming old inn established 1890 overlooking the golf courses of Gullane. Very pleasant for a refreshment pause in the country or a more substantial meal. With local produce on the menu it is a great place to sample the treasures of the lovely landscape of East Lothian.

Enquiries		Whitekirk Golf and Country Club.				Comments
		Whitekirk by North Berwick, ELothian,  EH39 5PR Tel: 01620 870300				I'm no golfer but I'd be happy to return to this lovely place! Relaxed dining with lovely views over the countryside; excellent range of local produce on the menu and cheery friendly service.

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Enquiries		Craigie's Farm Deli & Cafe				Comments
		West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry,  EH30 9TR Tel: 0131 319 1048				This beautiful café has terrific views over the Forth and is a pleasant short drive from the city centre. 2009 Winners of the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award for Food, the Sinclair family have been local food heroes for many years with their lovely jams and chutneys from their West Craigie Jam Kitchen and their wonderful farm soft fruits available in punnets from the shop or pick-your-own. Alongside their cafe they also have a great deli with many locally sourced meats, fish and cheeses and provisions such as Brodies teas and coffees. Well worth a visit... again and again.

	Home: Edinburgh & Lothians : WLothian

Enquiries		Champany Inn				Comments
		Linlithgow, WLothian,  EH49 7LU Tel: 01506 834532				Steak out in style - renowned nationwide. Rather good Chop & Ale House too.

Enquiries		Livingstone's				Comments
		52 High Street Linlithgow, WLothian,  EH49 7AE Tel: 01506 846565				Make the effort to find this pretty venue tucked away down a vennel. Contemporary food with character.