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Festival food: For a sense of place
4 Aug 2012
The venues that offer a reminder that Edinburgh is a beautiful, atmospheric and distinctive city
Divino Enoteca Tastings of fine Italian wine and fine food in a cellar bar that’s deep in the depths of the Old Town. Forth Floor Brasserie/Restaurant The top floor of Harvey Nicks on St Andrew Square has had a classy makeover, but the rooftop…
Festival Food: Venues
4 Aug 2012
The best places to grab a bite to eat within Festival venues such as the Traverse and Bristo Square
Jamie’s Italian, Assembly Rooms The redeveloped George Street institution now features the Festival’s grandest venue dining, courtesy of Mr Oliver. Traverse Bar Café, Traverse Theatre Food, drink and gossip at the Festival’s premier theatrical…
Festival Food: Pop-up spots
4 Aug 2012
The finest in temporary eating and drinking across Edinburgh for the Festival
Innis & Gunn at 32 Potterrow One of Scotland’s finest craft beers has rebranded an entire pub for August. On the Roll, South Bridge German bratwurst, sauerkraut and a naughty currywurst at this friendly roadside stand. Checkpoint Charlie…
How to visit the Edinburgh Festival
2 Jul 2012
A guide to getting the best from the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
The phrase 'planned itinerary' might might be at odds with the spirit of chaos and wild abandon you associated with your visit to the Edinburgh Festival. The brutal truth is that shows do sell out, so book tickets to things you definitely want to see.
Best Edinburgh Festival street food
11 Aug 2011
The ten best pop-up food stalls to be found at 2011 Edinburgh Festival
Mussel Men Seafood George Square walkway (east side), 11am–1am The guys in the stripey Breton shirts are actually London-based Scots, serving up fresh mussels and oysters from the west coast near Oban. Steaming hot moules come in a wee box sturdy…
The best soup and sandwich places in Edinburgh
3 Aug 2011
Where to find a quick, fresh and tasty lunch in the Scottish capital
Making the most of a small space, Appetite Direct is a deli kitchen serving soups and salads alongside their speciality range of hot takeaway dishes, including fish pie, Vietnamese flavoured mince with rice and home-made hamburgers. Broughton…
Tuck into the Fringe - five shows you can watch while you eat
30 Jul 2010
See it all without missing a meal
We have compiled a list of shows that you can watch while also being served some delicious shows. Don't miss your dinner without also seeing a show!
Edinburgh festival 2010: Where to drink
16 Jul 2010
The Edinburgh bar guide you need for the 2010 Festival
It’s almost impossible to spend an August in Edinburgh without indulging in one of its watering holes. Niki Boyle takes the ultimate pub crawl, so you don’t have to
Top 5 food events at the Edinburgh Book Festival
9 Aug 2009
There’s nothing like a book event to get your tummy rumbling
Tom Kitchin The Michelin-starred, all-too aptly-named chef must feel like the cat who nabbed the cream as he launches his first cookbook From Nature to Plate. 17 Aug, 2.30pm, £9 (£7) Sue Lawrence The 1991 victor of Masterchef has produced a…
