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Paul Gunning to host Captain’s Table Dinner on Fingal
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Paul Gunning to host Captain’s Table Dinner on Fingal

6 August 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0
Paul Gunning to host exclusive Captain’s Table dinner aboard Fingal in Edinburgh Award-winning Scottish chef Paul Gunning will host an [Read more]
Pala pizza leith
Edinburgh

Review of Pala Pizzeria in Leith

9 December 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
A Pantheon of pizza in Leith Pizza it’s everywhere just now.  A few years back, it was burgers, and now [Read more]
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news

Barry Fish gain Michelin entry

31 October 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Michelin success for Edinburgh’s top new restaurant of the year Barry Fish on Edinburgh’s waterfront at the Shore in Leith [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Pizza Pop Up Pala for Leith

27 June 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
New summer pizza pop up Pala Pala, a new pop-up for the summer serving Roman-style pizzas by the slice and [Read more]
Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront
Edinburgh

Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront

3 April 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have come [Read more]
mara leith
Edinburgh

Mara opens on The Shore

4 September 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
A new addition to the shore in Leith Mara has recently opened at 58 The Shore, where Innis & Gunn [Read more]
Edinburgh

25th Anniversary of Restaurant Martin Wishart

6 May 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Restaurant Martin Wishart celebrates their 25th Anniversary this year Restaurant Martin Wishart is celebrating their 25th Anniversary and are showcasing [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Second Malones opens in Leith

30 July 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
Following in the footsteps of Malones Edinburgh, Malones Leith has now opened on Constitution Street. The new Malones is only [Read more]
fingal leith luxury floating hotel cabin
Edinburgh

Fingal – a night on Edinburgh’s floating luxury hotel

17 October 2021 Emma Mykytyn 0
A luxury staycation experience in Edinburgh This year has all been about re-discovering what is on our doorstep and what [Read more]
Borough Restaurant Leith Foodie Explorers Review
Edinburgh

Food Review: Borough, Leith

5 August 2018 Mr Foodie 1
Putting the Borough back into Edinburgh Following the abrupt departure of chef-patron Scott Smith from Norn, ‘Borough’ (not ‘Burgh’) fills the space [Read more]
Borough restaurant Leith Edinburgh news foodie explorers
Edinburgh

News: Borough restaurant in Leith now open

6 July 2018 Emma Mykytyn 0
Borough restaurant in Leith now open Independent restaurant, Borough, opens this weekend in Leith and Mr Foodie went along to [Read more]
Stewart's brewing growler
Drink

New craft beer shop for Leith

19 December 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Stewart Brewing Beer Shop Brewers Stewart Brewing are opening the Stewart’s Dockside Tap in Leith. The shop will offer 10 taps [Read more]
Leith Chop House Mark Fraser and Michael Spink copy
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Chop House expands

25 July 2016 Emma Mykytyn 1
CHOP HOUSE BRAND EXPANDS TO NEW WAVERLEY A second Chop House bar and butchery will open this July at the [Read more]
Norn_edinburgh_dessert
Edinburgh

Restaurant review: Norn, 50-54 Henderson Street, Edinburgh

25 July 2016 Mr Foodie 1
The most impressive new restaurant in Scotland! Years ago we remember camping beside Loch Ken and discovering that only a [Read more]
Edinburgh gin biscuit factory leith Glasgow foodie explorers
Drink

New distilling home for Edinburgh Gin

12 May 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Biscuit Factory reborn as Edinburgh Gin Distillery The former biscuit factory building in Leith is now home to Edinburgh Gin. [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Viagra Vindaloo for your Valentine at VDeep

9 February 2016 Emma Mykytyn 1
Spice up your life with some “Viagra Vindaloo” We had such fun on Sunday working with our chums VDeep in [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Food Review: Leith Chop House, 102 Constitution Street, Leith

23 October 2015 Emma Mykytyn 3
The team behind Sygn, Monteiths and The West Room in central Edinburgh have now opened Chop House in Leith,  which [Read more]
Leith Chop House Mark Fraser and Michael Spink copy
Edinburgh

New Steakhouse for Leith

8 September 2015 Emma Mykytyn 0
Opening on Saturday 19th September, Leith Chop House will add another piece of flourish to the Leith dining scene.  Operated [Read more]
v deep edinburgh hardeep chili challenge
Edinburgh

Event: Hardeep Singh Kohli’s Deep Heat Chilli Challenge at V Deep, Edinburgh

4 August 2015 Mr Foodie 2
Being Glasgow-based we never made it to the Vintage in Leith but then the Vintage came to Drygate anyway! In its place is [Read more]
Inside the cosy Lioness
Edinburgh

New Summer Menu at The Lioness of Leith, Edinburgh

13 June 2014 Emma Mykytyn 0
New Summer Menu at The Lioness of Leith, Edinburgh   Fancy a sneak peek at the new summer menu at [Read more]
Inside the cosy Lioness
Drink

Review – The Lioness of Leith, 21 Duke Street, Leith

10 March 2014 Emma Mykytyn 1
Roaring new life into Leith Just off the foot of Leith Walk on the corner of Duke St and Academy [Read more]
A Room in Leith - confit terrine
Edinburgh

A Room in Leith Edinburgh (now Teuchters Bothy)

13 November 2013 Emma Mykytyn 0
A smashing room in Leith Slightly hidden away on Dock Place in Leith opposite Teuchters Landing you will find A Room in [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Chop Chop, 76 Commercial Street, Leith **CLOSED**

12 May 2013 Emma Mykytyn 2
Chop Chop is the real deal, serving food Chinese style – that is, once each dish is cooked it is ready [Read more]

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