Scottish restaurant group RUSK & RUSK officially opened The Spanish Butcher at 58A North Castle Street yesterday, Friday, May 10, offering a new 90-cover addition to Edinburgh’s dining scene.
Promising vibrant Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired flavours, showcasing some of the “finest dry aged beef in the world” across an à la carte menu, “married with the very best homegrown produce” from Scotland’s larder, The Spanish Butcher has created 45 positions of employment, with staff keen to welcome diners.
Famed for its distinctive Galicia meets Brooklyn proposition, The Spanish Butcher opened yesterday with already massive interest, including over 2,000 advance bookings.
Check our our photo gallery to take a step inside Edinburgh’s newest restaurant.
5. Longer life
Taking centre stage on the menu is The Spanish Butcher’s selection of cuts from the Rubia Gallega breed of cattle native to north west Spain. What makes the Rubia Gallega cattle so special is the unique life they have as retired old dairy cows, left to graze and roam freely on the lush Spanish pastures that Galicia is famed for, and enjoy a longer life - typically the age of the cattle can be up to 8-12 years old. This difference in the maturity of the cattle comes through in the remarkable flavour of Galician beef, defined by a deep red colour paired with a deep intense rich taste. | Reuben Paris Photo: Reuben Paris
6. Menu
The bar area of the new Edinburgh city centre restaurant. The new menu presents a full selection of dry-aged sirloins, rib-eyes, fillets and big Scotch Tomahawks made famous 14 years ago at The Spanish Butcher’s sister Scottish steakhouse, The Butchershop in Glasgow’s west end. | Reuben Paris Photo: Reuben Paris
7. Excited
James and Louise Rusk, co-founders of RUSK & RUSK said: “We are delighted and excited to have officially opened our doors. The response from patrons existing and new has been phenomenal, and to have over 2,000 advance bookings already in place really is tremendous, and humbling." | Reuben Paris Photo: Reuben Paris
8. Detail
The signage outside the Spanish Butcher restaurant. James and Louise Rusk added: "North Castle Street has a remarkable storied history, and it is a genuine honour for us to be contributing to its placemaking within the capital. Our commitment to this new restaurant, and to the city, is also very much reflected in the quality and detail of The Spanish Butcher design. We hope our customers love its stylish mid-century aesthetic and welcoming neighbourhood vibe, as well as of course the delicious food, as much as team RUSK & RUSK does." | Reuben Paris Photo: Reuben Paris