I first reviewed the Sicilian Pastry Shop in Leith, way back in March of this year – review is HERE
I just want to update everyone that they have re painted the shop front and it’s now white (instead of bright orange)
Sicilian Pastry Shop
I wouldn’t want anyone taking a trip down Albert Street and looking for [...]
Sometimes you just can’t beat a brekky roll at a greasy spoon cafe and my preferred one is ‘Now Rest’ at Bonnington Road (Leith End).
Ironically it’s next door to Martin Wishart’s cooking school It’s full of characters, Leith locals, workies and people like me who just want a decent cup of tea and [...]
I like the food and service at Pizza Express in Edinburgh and there are branches all over town. My personal favourite is the Stockbridge branch which is by the Water Of Leith and is the old TSB bank (for those that remember !)
They normally do 2 for 1 vouchers – so hunt around the internet if [...]
Stopped off for a cuppa and cake at Cafe Truva on The Shore in Leith. This review is only for a cup of tea and cake, but they do all kinds of food for lunch etc and I look forward to trying them out !
It was 3pm or so when I was there, so not particularly [...]
A couple of Fridays ago, I went to a private party of 20 people who were dining at the Gurkha Brigade at Antigua Street, Edinburgh (opposite the Playhouse).
Having been to Nepal on holiday, I like the memories this place brings back with the smiling faces and echos of ’namaste’ as you enter.
There is a private room at the [...]
Last night I went to see the final show of the Leith festival and it was none other than my favourite comedian of the moment – Kevin Bridges
Held in the basement of Cruz which was absolutely boiling, the audience set up was intimate, but this only added to the atmosphere. Everyone was there for a [...]
