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ReviewsAngels with Bagpipes
My dining partner Susie is already settled with a glass of rosé and blethering with the staff by the time I arrive at Angels With Bagpipes, a new... Read more »| 04 Feb 2011 -
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Wannaburger
Recently renovated, Wannaburger has transformed itself from a gourmet burger joint to an upscale fast food burger joint. The distinction is subtle, but very ... Read more »| 07 Jan 2011 -
ReviewsThe Drake
Taking its cues from both stylish bistros and old school country pub chic, The Drake is conveniently situated at the edge of the West End, far enough away fr... Read more »| 01 Nov 2010 -
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Oishii
Tucked away amid the traditional pubs at the west end of Rose St, Japanese restaurant Oishii comes as a welcome surprise on a street more commonly associated... Read more »| 01 Nov 2010 -
ReviewsThe Pelican Cafe
New arrival in town The Pelican – over the road from Kelvingrove Museum – is the baby of Jason Harvie, a wine merchant by trade who wanted to cr... Read more »| 01 Oct 2010 -
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Chop Chop
Chop Chop Leith sits on Commercial Quay next to The Kitchin. With a first glance at the shiny red tables and melamine plates, you could perhaps be forgiven f... Read more »| 28 Sep 2010
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Passorn Thai Restaurant
You may not find a friendlier welcome in an Edinburgh restaurant than the one at new Thai kid on the block Passorn. Your coat is whipped off and your... Read more »| 18 Sep 2010 -
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Bo'Vine Meat and Wines
The fierce debate as to whether the name for Glasgow’s new specialist steakhouse was hilarious or naff had certainly made us hungry. Thankfully, Bo&rsq... Read more »| 26 Jul 2010 -
ReviewsThe Pioneer
The Pioneer certainly lives up to its name, bravely pitching itself in the comparative no-man’s land between buzzing Charing Cross and the bar-heavy pa... Read more »| 22 Jul 2010 -
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MacSorley's
I’d always considered MacSorleys to be just a classic Glasgow pub, with drinks, loud music and maybe a greasy pie if you were lucky. One look a... Read more »| 09 Jul 2010 -
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Seadogs
Seadogs is the latest in the Dogs syndicate, adding a seafood twist to the popular original The Dogs and Italian joint Amore Dogs. Situated on Rose Street, t... Read more »| 18 Jun 2010 -
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Bo'Vine Meat and Wines
The fierce debate as to whether the name for Glasgow’s new specialist steakhouse was hilarious or naff had certainly made us hungry. Thankfully... Read more »| 31 May 2010 -
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Spoon Cafe Bistro
Spoon Cafe Bistro, successor to the oft-overlooked Spoon Cafe on Blackfriars street, opened not too long ago at the site previously taken by Buffet King, on ... Read more »| 27 Apr 2010 -
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The Basement Bar & Restaurant
Edinburgh stalwart venue The Basement is under new management, but the ethos is much the same. The crazy Hawaiian shirts are still there, along with their sp... Read more »| 13 Apr 2010 -
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Lucky 7 Canteen
Launched under the proud banner of ‘no frills, no fuss’, one might expect Lucky 7 Canteen to be an in-and-out, wipe-clean kind of a joint... Read more »| 01 Apr 2010