The Edinburgh restaurant scene expanded recently with the launch of Apiary Restaurant. Taking over the Newington premises formerly occupied by Metropole, it promises modern British grub. They do all their own smoking and pickling,...
[][1]Spiced mussels are always a hit at Gucchi Like seafood? Love Indian food? Answer yes to both those questions and you will be bowled over by today’s Big Deal with Gucchi – the Indian seafood restaurant in Leith. The full...
[][1]Macsween haggis: not just for Burns night. The 5pm Dining blog had a fun night last week at the swish new Innis & Gunn HQ in Edinburgh’s West End. We were there as guests of Macsween, the haggis people. Jo and James Macsween, the...
[][1]Knowing your way around some vinyl has always helped at Bar Kohl Edinburgh’s Bar Kohl celebrated its twentieth birthday recently by unveiling fresh new food and cocktail menus at a lively party. ‘We always keep the menus...
[][1]Andrew Newth and Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment. Pic: Rob McDougall Saturday is St Andrew’s Day and, all over Scotland, all sorts of visitor attractions are celebrating the event with free...
[][1]Chef Camorani works his magic Ever wondered what an Italian Christmas might taste like? This Saturday, Mattia Camorani, Head Chef of Cucina in Hotel Missoni Edinburgh will be demonstrating three, classic, festive, Italian...
[][1]Get your ho ho ho on The 5pm Dining blog is already knee-deep in tinsel; fairy light testing is underway and we have a turkey with our name on it. We are not alone. In Edinburgh, the Christmas markets have just launched. On The...
[][1]Galvin Brasserie de Luxe is well stocked with Beaujolais nouveau. After a few years when the habit of celebrating the first wine of the last harvest seemed to have slipped, restaurants are once more encouraging us to shout ‘Le...
[][1]The Devil’s Advocate: winter warmer in Edinburgh’s Old Town The last week has seen a couple of interesting, new bars open in Edinburgh. Tucked away on Advocates Close, just off the Royal Mile, is the Devil’s...
[][1]The Bothy Restaurant and Drinkery is bringing the garden into the bar As winter tightens its frosty fingers around the land, the 5pm Dining blog is pleased to see that at least one of Edinburgh’s bars and restaurants is trying to keep...
[][1]Mark Greenaway to open second Edinburgh restaurant in Stockie Award-winning chef Mark Greenaway has just announced plans to open a second Edinburgh restaurant. Due to open in early December, Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway is...
The Christmas countdown is ON. With six weeks to go until the big day, it’s time to seriously start thinking about buying presents. We know how much of a nightmare Christmas shopping can be. Traipsing around the shops in the cold...
[][1]Giorgio Locatelli is bringing some Sicilian culinary sunshine to Edinburgh Italian food fans will have the chance to take their taste buds island hopping on Tuesday 19 November as Giorgio Locatelli brings a taste of Sicily to...
[][1]Craig Sandle will be keeping an eye on guests in his kitchen In Edinburgh, Exec Chef Craig Sandle is offering a limited number of diners the opportunity to get creative in The Pompadour’s kitchen at the start of service. Every...
[][1]Serrano Manchego bar will do what it says on the tin The 5pm Dining blog is getting excited about Serrano Manchego. A genuine Spanish-style bar, it is taking shape in the former Dalmeny Bar on Edinburgh’s Leith Walk. Everyone is...
Every now and then comes a 5pm competition so good we wish we could enter ourselves (“Can we enter this one ourselves?” “No!” – Ed). Our latest is one such competition. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you,...
