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Eating out: lunch at Cafe Modern Two

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Em Halforbes

I had a meeting at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and we met in Cafe Modern Two. I had lunch – a delicious chowder (a favourite of mine!), with mashed potato on the side. It was more thick … Continue reading →

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Eating Out: Cafe Andaluz, Edinburgh

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Em Halforbes

To celebrate a friend’s birthday we went out to eat at Cafe Andaluz in Edinburgh. Upon examine the menu I realised I had been there before, but to the Glasgow branch; the goat’s cheese and marmalade is an unforgettable menu … Continue reading →

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Eating out: coffee at Martone

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Em Halforbes

We had a few minutes to spare so we popped in to Martone in Edinburgh for coffee (espresso) and something cool to drink (San Pellegrino aranciata in my case). I love getting a wee taste of Italy, and San P never lets … Continue reading →

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Eating out: The Jam House

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Em Halforbes

I have a busy weekend of celebrating weddings and the like, starting on Friday with a Hen Do for Edie. We went to The Jam House in Edinburgh for dinner and dancing. It’s a great venue for a party: after … Continue reading →

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Eating out: lunch at the Quaker Meeting House, including some fabulous sandwiches

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Em Halforbes

I had a meeting (work, not Quaker) at the Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh this week and had a rather good lunch. One never knows who the caterers are at these things, but this one is good. I like a variety … Continue reading →

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Eating out: Bagel Factory

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Em Halforbes

Lunch today! Rushing through Waverley train station and needed something very quick: Bagel Factory delivered. The bagel was toasted before the topping went on: cream cheese and smoked salmon. And we were offered freshly cracked black pepper and freshly squeezed … Continue reading →

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Eating out: catered lunch at the University of Edinburgh

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Em Halforbes

This week I had a meeting in Edinburgh and the venue was the University of Edinburgh’s St Cecilia’s Hall of Musical Instruments. It’s a pretty cool venue to have a meeting to be honest! And very beautiful throughout. Coffee was … Continue reading →

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Smoked tofu. Well, it’s more intersting than regular tofu…

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Em Halforbes

I’ve posted about how awesome the Engine Shed’s smoked tofu is before. We’ve not had it in a while, but we were at Pillars of Hercules recently (mentioned previously) and picked some up. I gave it the usual treatment: sliced into fingers; … Continue reading →

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Eating out: Valvona and Crolla Vincaffe

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Em Halforbes

We were in Edinburgh for a wedding this week and used our visit to eat some very good food. There was much walking – if you’ve seen Princes Street recently you’ll understand why we didn’t get the bus or a … Continue reading →

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Eating out: Chop Chop

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Em Halforbes

Chop Chop (Haymarket) was one of the first places that Hubby took me when we were first dating. We’ve not been back in years – an oversight! We usually have other plans when we are in the capital city, but this … Continue reading →

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