Night away in Newcastle

 Besties

It’s a rarity these days that my best friend and I get to spend any time together let alone a whole night! With work and other mundane tasks getting in the way in our day to day lives this was a real treat for us. Continue reading

Rancho Steak House

 
 

This weekend I celebrated my birthday and I’d had my eye on Rancho Steak House since I spotted it a month or so ago. Situated at the bottom of Morrison Street, a stones throw away from Haymarket train station, this little gem is right next door to the well known Chinese restaurant Chop Chop. Luckily my boyfriend picked up on the hints and booked this place for my birthday. Right away we were met by friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. This is a South American steak house so straight off we ordered some Argentinian beer. 
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The Scottish Cafe – Victor & Carina Contini

 All good to go in the tartan 

Now we live in the capital city, it was time to start grabbing every opportunity on our doorstep. I’d never been to a burns supper and I love haggis! I was really keen to do something for burns night to celebrate our national poet. Continue reading

First Coast

   
 Roast aubergine, apricot chutney, feta & pine nuts

Having been living in Dalry, 5 minutes from Haymarket train station, for 6 months now I am embarrassed to say that I walk past its array of tempting taste spots everyday but haven’t sampled them! However tonight was the night and I set out to visit First CoastContinue reading