I think it is but Hilton had it for a while unless I am confused which is entirely possible 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
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I think it is but Hilton had it for a while unless I am confused which is entirely possible 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
It was a Menzies Hotel for a bit tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
It's like those flats that went up on Crewe Road North, ie. Pilton - "North Fettes" :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Good question: I worked there when it was newly opened and the hotel manager said that there were a few planning problems that meant they were severely
restricted as to how much of the site they could develop.
The older house across from the hotel still belonged to the original family who had owned the mill site and he had never wanted to sell the land to the hotel.
There was also a ruined and listed building which was the very original mill, which could not be used.
Added to that the frequency of flooding and the very sharp incline from the road down to the water which coaches could not access.
Don't forget the snobbery about a bookies ie Ladbrokes opening a hotel here (!) of all places.
It was very controversial 37 years ago. Seems like yesterday to me!
I know, I had to google it when I was first asked that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Had lunch with friends at the Chinese Manor House in Corstorphine yesterday, food and service were top notch.
Also had lunch in Spatch on Monday, it was good enough for what it is, burgers, ribs, chicken etc.
Was in the Cote Brasserie in Cobham Surrey on Saturday meeting friends, it was actually pretty good for a chain.
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Been to the Edinburgh one a couple of times I agree.
Brilliant “business lunch” deal at Chinese Manor House. Food always really good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Yeah saw that menu it looked great value but we ordered from the Ala Carte menu as we were out for plenty of food and drink 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
In Divino tonight for the Emilia Romagna Menu with wine pairing option. A work perk.
Taco Manzama on Princes Street has became a frequent lunch spot for me. Their burritos aren't the best, but the haggis quesadilla is very tasty! Washed down with a Jarritos - a Mexican soft drink that must be more sugary than irn bru.
On Mexicans, if a burrito is what you're after the "Taquito" on home street (tollcross) is the best I've came across in Edinburgh. :aok:
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Just looked at their a la carte menu and I was blown away by the prices: £15 for a pasta dish, £25 for a lamb shank, no jokes please.
Pasta food ingredients are as cheap as. Crazy pricing, who buys into this apart from the owners?
Corporate expense accounts perhaps.
I am of Italian origins so have no axe to grind btw.
Fine dining experience in a fantastic cellar bar, plenty of folk like it. If you were to compare ingredient prices against restaurant prices and want some correlation between the two you would probably never eat out. I must add that when I say a work perk, I do actually work for the Group that owns it.Quote:
Originally Posted by pollution
I was at Hawksmoor just before Christmas. Steak was fine but at the price I wasn't blow away. I've had better for far less. My bone marrow starter was very decent, steak was, as said, fine and my dessert was awful. Looked and tasted like it had been put together by a kitchen that didn't want to do pastry. 3 courses for me (1 steak), 2 courses for my partner (no steak) and a bottle of wine came in at £75 a head. For that it was disappointing.
Ate at East Coast in Musselburgh at New Year. Food and service were both very good. For 5 of us having 3 courses each, 2 drinks and 6 oysters it came in at just over £35 a head and was far superior.
Booked into Tattu at the end of the month to use some vouchers we got for Christmas. Heard mixed reviews about the food so interested to try it for myself.
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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Hands up, I'm not a massive fan of Chinese/Asian cuisine although I will suffer a decent Thai if it's an option.
I was at Tattu with a mixed group a couple of weeks back, walking in I was blown away, the brand new decor is on point and the ambience is very exciting. The food to my fussy palate was OK, and I'd have been happy with OK but the bill was priced at something considerably better than just OK.
Hopefully you have a better overall experience than I did.
Location and service are great. Food is decent, but definitely a little overpriced.Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
That's the general feedback I've been getting. Decor, feel and service are all great. Food is style over substance.Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
Tbh if I didn't have the vouchers it's not somewhere I'd rush to go.
I thought I would give Chop House on Market Street a shot last night. Wish I hadn't. Distinctly average. There are far better places in Edinburgh to get a steak, and I would include a chain like Gaucho or Miller and Carter in that.
Oh, and as someone who loves cooking at home and going out to different restaurants I don't think I've seen anymore mention Aizle on this thread. Best restaurant in Edinburgh IMO.
Aizle is excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by SneakersO'Toole
The Leith branch of The Chop House is way better than Market Street!
I’ve heard this said a lot, not sure how that can be the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
The Leith one is the only one I’ve been to and it really was top notch. That was our first night out after the birth of our daughter, to say my other half enjoyed the steak and a few bevvies would be an understatement.
Agreed - my favourite 'posh' restaurant in edinburgh, but still very relaxedQuote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
I've a pal who's vegetarian. Where's a good place around the southside or Leith Walk?
Most restaurants have decent veggie options these days..Italian or Indians are often particularly good ..Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
If you want a veggie oriented restaurant...Harmonium in Henderson st is excellent...
David Banns. St Mary’s street
Paradis palms. Lothian street
Kalpna. St Patrick sq. Indian.
All good choices ...
I’ve been to David Bann a couple of times now, and been disappointed with the food both times.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigwheel
Been meaning to try Kalpna for ages
Harmonium is excellent. They are completely vegan friendly so don't use any cleaning chemicals tested on animals and the like. That could be another tick in that box.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Already mentioned but Kalpna is also very good.
Dishoom has a range of good veggie options. Not in the areas specified though.
I've heard good things about Annakut but haven't tried it myself.
Exactly my thoughts. Food was fine, that’s about it. Got 30% off food in January but had it been full price we would have been about £70 a head. I’d have been gutted spending that on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
At the weekend I went to L’entricote in Barcelona. It has restaurants in quite a few European cities and also NYC. Was lovely.
I'm off to Kanpai on Saturday, I love it there. Always enjoy the food.
Has anyone tried Yamato up at Tollcross? Same people who own Kanpai. I've been meaning to try it, but don't want to go somewhere if it's just gonna be the same kinda food but not quite as good as in Kanpai.
I was in Budapest in November, and went for sushi at Nobu over there, was very very good.
I’ve been to Nobu in London and Monaco. It is absolutely excellent although pretty pricey.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
It’s actually similar to Tattu imo, just much, much better.
Broughton Bar any good for food?
Saddened to hear that the Pompadour restaurant within the Caley hotel is closing its doors for the final time this weekend after ninety five years. Fantastic memories of the place both as a customer and a member of the Caley team.
Back to La Riva in Leith tonight. By far our favourite Italian restaurant at the minute.
Had an absolutely exquisite meal there not that long ago. Do you know what is replacing it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
No, heard there are no plans to run it as a restaurant any longer, it’s a fantastic room,with it being listed there can’t really be much change to it so maybe hotel plan to use it as a venue for something other than a restaurant. I still have plenty of contacts in there and no one seems to know what the plans are yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mibbes Aye
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Mrs Matty and I went on Friday, we must have got it on a good day because the food was excellent. We had a £75 voucher, and with the 30% off deal it meant we had seven plates, drinks, coffee, and afters and spent less than thirty quid.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Went to East Coast in Musselburgh on Saturday. Everything other than the chips were very very good. The chips were fine, just pretty average.
Anyone been to Riverlife in Dalry? Been 3 times recently, excellent dishes.
I was at Dine in the Traverse theatre last week and the Little Chartroom this. Dine pretty good, the market menu is very good value. LC was outstanding, best meal I've had in Edinburgh for ages, probably only beaten by Martin Wishart's.
Anyone tried the Pizza Hut/KFC collaboration pizza? If you haven’t, then I’d strongly advise you don’t. Managed 3 slices and I think I’m about to **** myself.
Can think of nothing worse! Both are awfulQuote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
I like both of those things but I'm not convinced they go together.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Other than the couple bits of chicken per slice the rest of it is just sweetcorn pizza with a gravy base...
The bits of chicken on the pizza is actually really nice. It’s the gravy base that was minging, and that’s coming from someone that loves KFC gravy!Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
I've never actually tried their gravy... I didn't even know they done gravy until this pizza! I'll give it a go next time, if it's good it might return their chips to their former glory.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
As for restaurants, had a voucher to use for Marco Pierre White (in the Hilton on North bridge) - a very nice and perfectly cooked steak. It was quite a nice place overall I felt, would certainly go back.
Jesus Calum that sounds absolutely bogginQuote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Going to The Honours on Friday with the Mrs. Anybody been?
Twice. Its excellent. Don't think many food lovers would be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Thank you sir :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by SneakersO'Toole
I tried the lunch menu a Cote Brasserie after seeming it mentioned on here, i'll defiantly be back to try the full menu.
Anyone been to the Stockbridge restaurant? Decent voucher on itison for 3 courses and a glass of fizz for £19pp
Fazenda
Wow this place is great! Think I will be having meat sweats for days.
Not cheap but the food is top notch and great friendly staff.
I’d been looking at that as well. Would be good to hear people’s thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ajo
I purchased the voucher so will let you know how it is 👍🏼Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Nice one, cheers :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ajo
Been back up in Edinburgh for the weekend. Returned to a very familiar favourite-La Garrigue on Jeffrey Street on Friday, prior to the match. They had a special tasting menu on, it was typical of the place - it is hearty Languedoc cuisine and not chasing stars or rosettes, just really good Southern French flavours. Special mention to the wine list, a range of Picpouls and hearty reds. We had one of the Picpouls that is fully grown grapes rather than the norm, where they are taken earlier. It was delicious, had the sharpness you would expect, but also a much fuller body.
On Saturday we went to Le Bistrot at the Institut Francais on George IV Bridge. We had a late afternoon/early evening booking as we were going on to something else after. We turned up and the place was mobbed and looked pretty chaotic, to the extent that I suggested to Ms Mibbes we could just slip out and find somewhere else.
My mistake. We waited a bit after being seated but after that the service was absolutely faultless. The food was similarly fine, but I would go back merely for the attention we had from the serving staff, they were great. Food was (obviously) French-orientated, generous in portion and rich in taste.
Definitely somewhere I would go back to, if nothing else because it is quite a building - as well as good staff delivering good food :greengrin
I guess not 😂😀. Looking forward to this thread buzzing again before too long.
I haven’t even had a takeaway to review since this all started 😡Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I think we stay in the same neck of the woods. Missing Eastern Pavilions a lot. I was a Friday evening fairly regular there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
We do, yes I’m missing a decent night out with good food.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
Are the takeaways still generally open and is it unfair to use them? What are people's thoughts on them at the moment?
2 weekends ago, before the lockdown was properly enforced I got a takeaway from La favourita because I go to Vittoria's quite often and wanted to try to keep giving them my business when I wasn't able to get to their restaurants.
I see they've since stopped doing deliveries for the safety of their staff and I think that's probably the right decision. So therefore should I assume that the takeaways still delivering are doing so against the safety of their own staff and me ordering anything is just perpetuating that cycle? :dunno:
Or will there be adequate safeguards in place and people ordering takeaway are helping businesses and therefore employers?
Had a Chinese takeaway delivered last weekend. Paid over the phone. Driver left it on the doorstep and knocked on the door. Sorted.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Tipped all the food into own bowls/plates. Chucked containers out. Washed hands. Ate food.
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It’s a matter of your own judgement, as you may or may not know I am the Safety Manager for the Restaurant Group you mentioned, we considered all the factors and the risk to our staff and suppliers/customers and decided to stop our whole operation. That’s not a criticism of anyone that continues to deliver as each business makes their own decisions based on their own assessments. I personally haven’t had any food delivered yet but I am tempted to use the Chinese Manor House in Corstorphine this weekend as they are delivering.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I knew you worked with them, but didn't know your role. All the best to you and the group at the other end of this!
I'm not sure if takeaway places would have put as much effort into the decision making process as Vittoria Group or put as much emphasis on safety.
But is not ordering just double punishment for the staff. I think I'll probably order in the end in all honesty - I just thought I'd test the water to see if the .net moral compass had something different to say. :greengrin
I’ve had a few deliveries. The Chinese I got last weekend was the weakest in terms of safety. They seemed to be quite happy to take cash on delivery though I paid over the phone. They are shut now though.
Hoping to get a curry delivered tonight.
Gave in and ordered Chinese tonight from the Manor House Restaurant in Corstorphinre, it was excellent.
Lucky you. Tried for 15 minutes to get through and was constantly engaged. Same with Royal Dynasty at Barnton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I phoned just before 5 and they answered straight away, saw on the local FB page that loads tried but couldn’t get through, so busy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
Maybe I'm being daft but why this massive spike in everyone suddenly wanting takeaways all the time since lockdown? No way has folk run out of food in the house!!
It's the weekend and despite the 'Cooking Tips' thread on another forum on here, sometimes folk just want to get someone deliver them a chicken biryani or a Szeuchan chilli beef, made takeaway style.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
There isn’t a massive spike, because so many takeaways have closed the pressure on the small amount in comparison remaining open is massive. The market for a regular weekend takeaway will be the same it’s just that the demand outstrips the outlets available hence the difficulty in certain areas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
Only ones that have closed around here are 95% of the Chinese takeaways (plus Maccies and KFC which do well with Uber Eats these days). Pizza shops, Indians and most of the chippies open as normal. Sod’s law of course that the only takeaway I’ve fancied for the last week or two is a Chinese!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Where I am, it is supply not demand, with seated testaurants offering takeaway or deiivery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I generally choose to dine in Edinburgh but where I live we have a few places that compete at the different levels - fine dining; gastropub; and simple pub grub. At least one has stopped opening and I am not confident for the rest.
In another way they are improvising in a way that might give them a trade on the other side - deivered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Might be a reconfiguration of eating and buying habits here.
Try just eat. Some places let you pre-order so you can do it earlier in the day and just sit back and wait for your scran to arriveQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I'm looking forward to another visit to down the hatch and trying palozzi restaurant when we're free again!!
With very little to do at the moment, a wee treat in the form of a take away is something to look forward to for many, especially at the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
If you’re at home with the family then Bon Tea Room in Corstorphine are doing home delivery afternoon tea.
https://m.facebook.com/boncorstorphi...pe=3&source=48
Something different 😀
My wife saw a programme on tv the other night, based on Edinburgh
They went to a place just off the Royal Mile. It’s called Wings
Looks like the sort of place I’d like to go, when this is all over
Anyone been?
Have been once and had a selection of dry seasoned and wet wings. It was okay but the dishes sounded better than they actually were in my opinion, wouldn’t rush back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Yes, it's down one of the wee streets between the mile and cowgate. I think it's the one just next to the Fringe shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
I actually think it went downhill a little bit. The first couple of times I went was great.
Lovely wings with 100+ different flavours and toppings. Some really really good. I'm sure it was £2/£2.5 for a sol too which isn't too bad. A few of the tables downstairs had quirky games on them - we had an old games console with Fifa94.
The last time I went, and this was a while ago now, they had changed chicken supplier. The portion was 3 large chicken wings rather then 6 smaller pieces. It wasn't as tasty.
I went a couple of years ago. It's fine as far as chicken wings go. Some of the flavours are good, some not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
It's not really somewhere for a sit down meal as such. It's messy, it's loud, there are retro games consoles with people playing them and so on. Fine for a quick in and out and the chance to try 3 or 4 different options in one sitting though.
Thanks for the prompt replies everyone
My brother frequently takes my wee nephew, they both love it.
We really need Buffalo Wild Wings franchises to open up over here 👍
There's a big French chain called Buffalo Grill (also in Spain & Belgium IIRC) that basically do burgers and a bit of texmex stuff. I'd recommend it to anyone on their travels as in terms of value for money it's hard to beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
Should be on the cooking thread, but relatively easy to make them yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I buy packs of wings from Tesco, el cheapo (probably poor conditions for the chooks), about £2.70 for 1Kg. Split the drumettes from the wingettes. dust in seasoned flour (I use salt, cayenne, garlic powder), fry off and rest in in warm oven.
My wings sauce is a basic buffalo (butter, cider vinegar, hot sauce, paprika/cayenne) but I usually flavour it with honey/maple/tabasco depending on what mood I'm in, then dress the wings in the sauce, serve with wedge salad,,,,bootiful!
Jeez. That sounds good. Deep fry them?Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
Where are they retailing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I love Chicken Wings, but I’m not a Nando’s fan. I love HRC classic rock wings, just the best flavour around
I don’t think they have any over here? I’m a regular whenever over in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
No worries. Great to see this thread still trendingQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
We all used to take dining out for granted...
Yup, deep fried but I just use a wok with a couple of inches of oil in, heat to 180°C, fry in small batches until they have a nice golden colour then in the oven for 10 minutes or so whilst you make the sauce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I absolutely love my wings, visit Florida often and enjoy the variety of wing sauces there, it doesn't have to be blow your head off hot.
Dinnae get a taxi up there billy, it’s a nightmare to try and stop on the handbrake. I had a guy accuse me of trying to kill his wife when my handbrake failed. It’s best to just get off in the Cowgate and walk up :greengrin. Trying to do a u turn up there is horrendous it feels like your going to roll over,Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
The beat wings I’ve had in Edinburgh have been in Nightcap, on York Place. Proper sized chicken wings, I thought the ones at Wings were quite small.
Worth checking out
I'll keep that in mind. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Fancying some wings now for some unknown reason. :dunno:
If quantity over quality is your bag then the chanter on bread street (student pub) do 25p per wing on Wednesday. They're small but at 4 for £1 you probably end up with a decent amount of chicken out of it. £3 pints midweek too.
Thought wings was decent when I went ages ago. It really is an in and out place as PB said though.
Anyone tried six by nicos home cooking kit? Can’t say I’m going to get it but would be interested to hear how others have got on with it!
Edit: it actually appears it’s just the food cooked and delivered.
I'm pretty sure The Doghouse pub on Clerk Street have a partnership with Wings and you can get them in the pub. At least you used to be able to, not been for a few years.
I seen that but they only do it for 4 people at the moment and didn't overly fancy it. I know they need to make it worthwhile but I would guess groups of 4 limit their customers significantly. The only groups of 4 I could imagine being together are those with kids and I can't imagine they're looking at fine(ish) dining options.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
On 6ByNico, I had a reservation with them coming up which is obviously cancelled. They've emailed well in advance to apologise, told us they'll offer a priority period to rebook once things are back to normal, and there will be a complimentary drink on arrival. That's going above and beyond any expectations I could have of a business. :aok:
Missing my bi-weekly El Cartel visits so got Cochinita Pibil in the go tonight and also got masa harina flour to make home made tacos.
Could go an El Cartel Margarita now like 🤤Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Likewise. Without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip
Wedgewood on the the High Street doing a take away at the moment £20 for 3 courses. The greedy part of me wanted more for the main course but what am i expecting for £20. The meal was excellent and Mrs OS and i might give it another bash next week.
Only criticism are delivery charges (I picked up as i live close by) they charged delivery on each 3 course order.