Food

‘Dine and dash’ is a crime which can have a substantial financial impact on hospitality businesses (Photo: davit85 - stock.adobe.com)

How restaurants are affected by 'dine and dash' theft

The dual drawer system makes it so easy to prep family meals

Air fryer deal: We've spotted a 65% saving on a dual-basket air fryer

The Caledonian Edinburgh is set to open their brand new food and drink destination, the Court, towards the end of October.

Iconic city hotel set to open new cocktail bar and restaurant

Twenty Princes Street, in the centre of Edinburgh, has been named as one of the best retaurants in the entire world.

Edinburgh eaterie is named in the 'top 10% of restaurants worldwide'

Beefeater Steak (Photo: Whitbread)

Beefeater give away 50,000 free steaks to customers

Devices like the Ring Doorbell and smart speakers are still heavily discounted

Amazon Prime Day deals haven't stopped - big savings on Amazon tech

Edinburgh pub The Black Bull, which closed in February 2024, is set to reopen as Penny Black in the next few weeks. Generic bar photo: Pixabay

Pub goers share memories of infamous 'dive bar' as return is announced

16 of the best Indian restaurants across the UK according to food writers and customers (Photo: Google)

16 of the best Indian restaurants to visit for National Curry Week

Left, brothers Lorenzo and Mauro, and right, the team at newly-opened Italian restaurant That's Amore in Edinburgh.

Brothers behind famous chippy open pizzeria in honour of late father

Big savings on casserole dishes for a rival of Le Creuset kitchenware

Stunning Le Creuset rival's casserole dish is my ultimate deal of day

The Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker is currently £129

Half price Ninja air fryer: Shock Prime Day discount is announced

The 18 Italian restaurants named as best in the UK - according to prestigious awards (Photo: Google)

The 18 winners of Italian Awards 2024

The 11 food trends from the 1980s that you might remember (Photo: Getty/Adobe)

11 foods from the 1980s we would love to return

This year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has thrown up some pleasant surprises for bargain hunters

Ninja air fryers have been discounted for Prime Big Deal Days 2024

The 20 highest rated McDonald’s in the UK named

The top 20 McDonald's restaurants in the UK - according to Google data

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

A cutting-edge, science-based AI system is helping millions of people lose weight - and new users can sign up with a 60% discount

Gareth Butterfield

Three Edinburgh chippies are shortlisted for the 'Best Fish Supper' in the east prize at the 2024 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards. Photo: The Chippy by Spencer

Three incredible Edinburgh chippies up for 'best fish supper' award

I had a tiny burger (okay four) in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo: Matthew Mohan-Hickson

I had the tiniest burger I’ve ever seen - and it's a brilliant idea

Detour Espresso, a cafe on Argyll Place in Edinburgh, was broken into on Sunday, September 29 at around 3am.

Thieves break into cafe, steal credit card, and buy McDonald's burgers

Forage & Chatter, an acclaimed restaurant located on Alva Street in Edinburgh, is up for sale.

Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant up for sale

3 Blind Mice, pictured, is one of four Edinburgh restaurants included in OpenTable’s ‘Top 50 Restaurants for Solo Dining in the UK’ list.

4 local restaurants in list of UKs' 'Top 50 spots for solo dining'

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

I rustled up carrot top pesto using award-winning extra virgin olive oil from Citizens of Soil

I tried extra virgin olive oil and made next-level carrot top pesto

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

Shot 'N' Roll, an award-winning cinnamon roll shop which went viral, on TiKTok, is coming to Edinburgh St James Quarter.

Pop-punk inspired cinnamon roll shop opening in Edinburgh

Lamb Chops

I visited a new Pacific-fusion restaurant and here are my thoughts

Receiving several mentions from our readers, the Sicilian Pastry Shop is one of the best-known bakeries in the capital. One said: “My family and friends has been buying our birthday cakes from here for over 30 years. Light cakes, with fresh cream and fresh fruit, reasonably priced and love their other bakery items, I just wished I lived closer”

The best local bakeries according to residents

There’s no shortage of great bakeries in Edinburgh - but we wanted to know which ones our readers recommend.

Neil Johnstone

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Westside Rodeo, a country-themed pop-up bar at 51A George Street in Edinburgh, opens for a limited time from Friday, September 27.

New pub with country music, cowboy hats and cocktails opens today

19 of the best fish and chip shops in the UK according to food writers and customers (Photo: Google)

The best fish and chips shops according to our food experts

Mari Blu, a popular chippy in the Deans area of Livingston, is up for sale.

Popular takeaway selling the 'best fish and chips' up goes for sale

‘Don’t make me sick’ Coca-Cola and OREO limited edition collaboration divides the public

‘Don’t make me sick’: New cookie-flavoured Coca-Cola splits public

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Cask Smugglers Domes on Waverley mall rooftop

Popular domes for winter food and drinks to return to city

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, located in Edinburgh's Old Town, was named as the best casual dining restaurant in the whole of the UK.

‘Local institution’ is crowned 'UK's best casual dining restaurant'

Great British Pub Awards: 17 winners announced for excellence in the pub industry

The 16 best pubs in the UK named in prestigious awards

A group reportedly enjoyed a meal at Ravelston House in Musselburgh, but sneaked out of the restaurant with paying the bill.

Dine and dash trio hunted after fleeing restaurant without paying bill

Harris Butchers, located on Kingsknowe Road North in Edinburgh, served its last customers on Saturday, September 21.

Edinburgh butchers shop famous for its tasty pies suddenly closes

Located on Rose Street, Manahatta promises to bring 'NYC-style vibes' to Edinburgh when it opens its doors.

Glamorous New York-inspired cocktail bar shares opening date

Fork and Field, a popular pub in Mid Calder, West Lothian, shared the sad news of its closure on Friday, September 20.

Popular pub announces sudden closure with a 'heavy heart'

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

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Chocolate prices rise by 11% ahead of Halloween and the festive season

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Pizza giant hiring 5,000 new UK staff as it gears up for trading peak

Mother India Cafe in Edinburgh was named as Scotland's 'Street Food Restaurant of the Year'.

Indian eatery named Scotland's 'Street Food Restaurant Of The Year'

The UK operator of TGI Fridays has gone into administration as the hospitality firm tries to sell its chain of 87 restaurants across the UK - including two in Edinburgh.

Two city restaurants for sale after owner falls into administration

British Airways will fly to Tbilisi in Georgia next year, and Edinburgh travellers will be able to take connecting flights from London Heathrow.

New flights will connect city to 'hidden gem' holiday destination

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All 87 of major restaurant chain's locations up for sale - full list

A total of 17 Wetherspoons branches are up for sale, with 14 already under offer.

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs set to close across the UK

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Iconic kitchen cupboard staple files for bankruptcy as sales slump

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

We've found some huge savings on air fryers and pressure cookers

Farmfoods is pulling Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets off the shelves because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label

Frozen nuggets recalled over health risk

The Royal Highland Centre and Showground located at Ingliston, on the western outskirts of Edinburgh, is set to host Scotland’s largest fireworks event this year.

Capital set to host Scotland's biggest fireworks event this November

Popular bakery returns to its roots with new location

The best slow cookers from Ninja, Morphy Richards

Which is the best slow cooker? Energy efficient, easy to use models

Fast food restaurant Popeyes submits plans for city centre branch