The second Eating and Waiting to Eat supper club at Sabzi brought together great chat, bold flavours, and true family hospitality. With communal plates, warm introductions, and dishes that sparked conversation, this collaboration showed exactly why Carlos and Kevin’s events are set to grow — and why you should book the next one.

Mirin on Leith Walk is a compact, creative Asian‑fusion restaurant serving bold, flavour‑packed small plates. Portions are small and prices punchy, but the inventive dishes and unusual ingredients make it a memorable Monday‑night find in Edinburgh.

Haldi is one of Southside Edinburgh’s best‑kept secrets — a tiny, understated Indian restaurant run by the ever‑welcoming Madan, serving tremendous food that keeps locals coming back. From knockout Chicken 65 to smoky butter chicken and nostalgic Malabar prawns, this is a neighbourhood gem worth seeking out.

T42 Tearoom is a peaceful Marchmont hideaway offering homemade bakes, a sunny terrace and one of Edinburgh’s best‑value afternoon teas at just £15pp. With Shibui Tea served in beautiful china and a whimsical Scottish‑Alice interior, it’s the perfect spot to slow down and savour a few gentle hours.

Take Five’s bao workshop in Edinburgh is a joyful, hands‑on experience where you knead, colour, fill and shape your own bao buns. Creative, calming and delicious — the perfect foodie morning in Quartermile.

Celestia Indian has pivoted beautifully from fine dining to flavour‑packed, traditional Indian dishes — and their Celestial Lunch Menu is one of the best bargains in Edinburgh. Stunning interiors, generous portions, and prices that feel almost too good to be true.

Hotel Colessio is a stylish boutique hotel in Stirling’s Old Town, offering spacious rooms, dog‑friendly stays, and incredible views of the Wallace Monument. With its calm vibe, rich history, and a standout Sunday lunch at 1825 Restaurant, it’s a brilliant base for exploring the city.

Edinburgh hosts some of Scotland’s best wine festivals, and with hundreds of bottles to taste, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. From planning your route to protecting your palate, these expert tips from Wine Events Scotland’s Diana Thompson will help you sip smarter, taste better and enjoy every moment of the fair.

Cardinal on Dundas Street is Chef Tomas Gormley at his most refined — a calm, contemporary space serving bold, precise and beautifully crafted dishes. From scallop with lemongrass and leek to smoked lobster and a playful run of petit fours, this is one of Edinburgh’s most exciting fine‑dining experiences.

Sitting at the entrance to Gullane, The Main Course has been feeding locals and visitors for years with its unfussy, family‑friendly Italian cooking. Some starters miss the handmade touch, but the mains shine with generous portions, bold flavours and genuinely warm service. A neighbourhood spot with heart, even if the décor could use a little polish.

Discover Renfrewshire’s most popular takeaway dishes, from classic fish and chips to curries, pizzas and kebabs, all ordered online by local food lovers.

Norah might be new to Newhaven, but it already feels like a neighbourhood favourite. With its understated seaside frontage, warm cottage‑style interior and a menu built on seasonal Scottish produce, this breakfast‑brunch spot delivers comfort food elevated with real care. From cloud‑soft pancakes to a pitch‑perfect bacon roll, Norah is quietly exceptional.

Seaton House Hotel delivers a rare blend of unhurried luxury, heartfelt service, and breathtaking sea views. From storm‑day champagne in the Bow Butt Bar to slow mornings overlooking West Sands, this is St Andrews at its most indulgent.

Mead — often called the world’s oldest alcohol — is enjoying a well‑deserved revival. Here are three things you probably didn’t know about mead.

Central Europe carries its history in layers rather than replacements. In Vienna and Budapest, grandeur settles into routine, architecture remains lived‑in, and daily life moves through spaces shaped by centuries of continuity. Timeless Europe explores how these cities reveal themselves slowly — through repetition, rhythm, and the quiet confidence of places that have learned to live alongside their own past.

At the northern edge of Europe, life slows into a rhythm shaped by light, distance, and quiet repetition. Reindeer drift through the landscape as naturally as weather, villages gather close against the cold, and movement becomes something you do only when the land allows it. Reindeer Lands explores a region where nothing demands urgency, nothing asks to be summarised, and understanding arrives gradually — through exposure, stillness, and the kind of silence that feels full rather than empty.

Ondine at Seaton House Hotel delivers the kind of dining experience that stays with you - calm, coastal elegance, beautifully sourced Scottish seafood, and dishes cooked with absolute confidence. From XL Orkney scallops to perfectly roasted monkfish and one of the best steaks I’ve had in years, this is St Andrews dining at its finest.

Japanese cities are often framed as opposites, yet moving through them reveals something quieter and more continuous. In Kyoto, repetition narrows attention until each step feels deliberate. In Tokyo, density widens awareness, guiding movement through rhythm rather than rules. From the torii-lined ascent of Fushimi Inari to the coordinated flow of Shibuya Crossing, meaning emerges not through contrast but through the subtle ways space shapes behaviour.

A rare behind‑the‑scenes look at Jackton Distillery as I join a VIP tasting of their first RAER Single Malt from cask samples to distillery tours and their brand‑new luxury cottages.

January might be dreich, but the Queens Arms delivers pure comfort: proper pub food, cosy booths, brilliant service, and plates so generous you’ll forget the weather entirely. From steak pie to whale‑sized fish and chips, this Frederick Street gem proves why Edinburgh does pub dining best.