Edinburgh chef lineup revealed for first Leith Food Festival
The Leith Food Festival, created by Chef Barry Bryson from Barry Fish, will be held on Leith Links on the 30th and 31st of May
Michelin Guide adds Edinburgh’s Asian-fusion canteen Lucky Yu
Lucky Yu is owned by The Òir Group, alongside Uncle Tiger on Bristo Place; The Captain Darling in Stockbridge; and Bodega on Leith Walk
Celestia serves charity curry for the Teenage Cancer Trust
Opened in April 2025 on Eyre Place in Edinburgh’s New Town, Celestia has built a reputation for its ‘more ambitious' Indian cuisine
Crofter’s Kitchen opens container restaurant beside the NC500
"We wanted to create the cosiest dining space in the Highlands," said co-founder Heather Mercer
Roy Brett’s Ondine begins guest chef series with Matt Tebbutt
Brett has a series of collaborations planned with culinary friends each bringing their ‘character and individual flair’ to Seaton House
Nico Simeone seeks to redefine himself with ‘stripped back’ Lennox
"Lennox reflects Simeone predating expansion – everything is about the food, purpose takes precedence over prettiness"
Edinburgh restaurateurs back schoolkids breakfast campaign
Timberyard, Montrose, The Little Chartroom, Eleanore, Ardfern and Lyla will each be highlighting Fuel for Success during the exam period
Applications open for ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for chefs
This year’s Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship involves a five-star kitchen stint at The Dorchester
Chef Orry Shand represents Scotland in Great British Menu finals
Shand won the Scottish heats of GBM by impressing a panel of judges including Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kerridge and Lorna McNee
Scotland versus Brazil – if you can’t beat them, eat them!
Scotland’s World Cup match against Brazil on June 24 should at least be a win for Glasgow’s South American-themed bar and restaurant El Santo
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