Lanarkshire Larder Food Trail Part 2
Part 2 of the Lanarkshire Larder Food Trail took us to the centre of the trail to the 'New Lanark' section. If you'd like to read Part 1 the 'Strathaven' end click here - Lanarkshire Larder Food...
Fortuna Coffee Bar
Fortuna Coffee Bar is a little gem that could be too easily missed. It sits on Queen Street and we were lucky to spot it as we glanced over driving by. I was in the area for my son's theory test (he passed, yay!), and he wanted to treat me to brunch (also yay!). There...
Eight Afternoon Teas in Edinburgh
One Square - located at the Sheraton hotel, One Square offers a themed afternoon tea which changes every couple of months. The savoury selection is just as good as the cakes and the whole experience is enhanced by the traditional Russian Samovar from which the tea is...
Hotel Indigo, Dundee
On our second night’s stay in Dundee, we decided to switch hotels as Erica had always fancied the Hotel Indigo. This hotel sits slightly further out from the centre of Dundee but still within easy walking distance. It actually suited us better as there was hotel...
Malmaison Dundee
We recently visited Dundee for a couple of nights as we were keen to try the Tayberry and Newport Restaurants. So as the last few months seem to be all things Malmaison, we decided to book into their hotel which sits in the centre. The building was stunning, and very...
Malmaison, York
We decided to book a pre-Christmas break to York, mostly for the Christmas markets but also because Sam loves Malmaison hotels and fancied trying the one in York. We took the train down and were relieved to realise that the hotel was only a short 5 minute walk from...
The Tayberry, Dundee
You may not think of Dundee as a top destination for fine dining, but we visited two restaurants that would give any in Edinburgh a run for their money. The first was The Tayberry run by award winning chef, Adam Newth. Erica visited a few years back and it clearly...
Fhior
Despite having visited many restaurants in Edinburgh, for some reason we hadn't made it to Fhior yet and we were keen to rectify that in 2022. We had heard good things (mostly in our Facebook group) but decided to go for the set lunch with a view to trying the tasting...
German Doner Kebab
We'd had quite a bit of fine dining food prior to being invited to German Doner Kebab so we were happy with the change of pace to something more informal. German Doner Kebab is a quick service restaurant specialising in doner kebabs using premium lean meats. They're...
Prestonfield House Afternoon Tea
It had been a while since I'd visited Prestonfield House for afternoon tea (several years now), but when Sam suggested we have a pre-Christmas treat, it was the first place to spring to mind. The rich decor and excellent service make it a real indulgence that I was...
Roots, York
If you follow us on Instagram chances are you're aware we are both pretty spiritual and believe in fate and destiny. Whether you're a believer or not, you have to admit that getting a table at a Michelin star restaurant just three hours ahead is a bit flukey. Our...
Nola Jazz Restaurant, York
We are blessed with some amazing restaurants in Edinburgh, but to our knowledge there's nothing like Nola, a jazz restaurant in York. We were wandering the streets of York and on our way back to our hotel (Malmaison) spotted a restaurant on the corner. The menu of...
Bentoya
We were sad to hear that Umi, a Japanese restaurant in Stockbridge was permanently closing. I had the best Gyoza of my life there. Anyone who went will remember how they came with a little crispy skirt, so delicious. The good news is that there is still sister...