The Filmhouse Cafe/ Bar on Lothian Road is a gem of a place, even for those not going to a movie. I used the Filmhouse for a business meeting on a weekday morning. Open from 10am every day and serving food till 10pm and drinks till 11.30pm and later on weekends – makes it a busy place [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Edinburgh’
04/10/2009
REVIEW – Howies, Victoria Street
I recently visited Howies in Victoria Street for a long leisurely lunch. I have been dining in all the branches of Howie’s for a number of years. I have always found the food to be fantastic and agree with their motto of ‘great food………without the faff’. I had a made a booking for lunch to sure [...]
01/10/2009
REVIEW – Edinburgh For Kids
Things to do in Edinburgh with kids Edinburgh is a fabulous place with lots of allweather activities for children. There is a huge selection of open green spaces and parks to run around in and burn off their steam. Arthur’s Seat is available to climb and explore, the Botanics are pefect for squirrel spotting and in [...]
30/09/2009
NEWS – Sicilian Pastry Shop, Leith
I first reviewed the Sicilian Pastry Shop in Leith, way back in March of this year – review is HERE I just want to update everyone that they have re painted the shop front and it’s now white (instead of bright orange) Sicilian Pastry Shop I wouldn’t want anyone taking a trip down Albert Street [...]
30/09/2009
REVIEW – Zizzi, West End
Before we do a review at Edinburgh Spotlight, we visit a restaurant twice before publishing our findings. That is, unless the food is bland and service so bad that we wouldn’t waste our money a second time. Zizzi, West End branch has now had its’ second visit and I am pleased to report that the [...]
27/09/2009
REVIEW – Edinburgh Kyoto Friendship Garden
Nestled to the side of Lauriston Castle grounds, The Edinburgh – Kyoto Friendship Garden is a little known hidden gem of the city. The gardens were designed by Takashi Sawano and opened in August 2002, making it one of the largest Japanese gardens in the UK I absolutely love visiting these [...]
