edinburgh

Definitely need to get some FAP action going on asap. To the Try Glasgow More thread!

But really most of why I would be going is that I've never been out of North America, and Edinburgh seems nice. I mean I'm sure I'd also visit London and meet people but Edinburgh sounds far more interesting.

i don't remember "get fresh" being that, umm, good.

i don't remember slade having a hip-hop influence either :)

I am DJing at the Southern ex heavy metal pub on Friday at 9pm if anyone's around...

You should still do it even if no one's around.

Jesus, you're quick on the draw!

By the way, check this amazingness that Mooro sent me:

http://www1.epinions.com/content_65017253508

I was in the Southern today! Sadly not able to be there on Friday.

Awww!

Tomorrow night!

Hello Edinburgers, I will be in your city next Friday for work. Would anyone like to join me for an alcoholic beverage when I am finished? I will be up near the Teviot/Potterow/Pleasance festival triangle of doom, but am open to suggestions if anyone's around?

(I realise that's more of a straight line of doom than a triangle, but whatever)

I'm actually off on holiday next Friday but (assuming we can actually get something arranged) I can pop through from Fife for a few drinks.

What are the moving-to-Edinburgh tips?

and how about the good places to eat tips too?

If you're not looking for a specific area in Edinburgh, I can recommend a random pile of restaurants about town. "Passorn" on Brougham place has awesome Thai, and for french food I would recommend "Chez Jules" on Hanover Street and "Pierre Victoire" on Eyre place - both owned by the same people, but Pierre Victoire is a bit better in my opinion. "Viva Mexico" on Cockburn Street does good Mexican and "Cafe Andaluz" on George Street does good Tapas. "First Coast" on Dalry Road always has a weird but great selection of bistro kinda good. "Karen's Unicorn" - there's two; one on Abercromby Place and one on St Stephen's Street (the latter might be closed - has been the last couple of times I've wandered past) is amazing Chinese. If you're with crazy vegetarians, the food in "David Bann" on St Mary's Street is pretty amazing in spite of the lack of animal protein. "The Vintage", down Henderson Street in Leith, does good pub food (and great beer). "Pho Vietnam House" on Morrison Street, is supposed to be really good too - I haven't got round to going there yet, but it's on my list after visiting Vietnam. Oh, and "Shamoli" on the Royal mile does great Indian/Thai too.

Of course, all that is 'food I like to eat in Edinburgh'. If you're a tourist and looking for Scottish food, I'm probably not much use.

Been trying a few over the week.

Best place by far is called "The Sicilian" on Union St, the penne chorizo was outstanding - great mix of olive oil and properly cooked tomotoes. Garlic bread as a side had the kind of bread that could turn me into a rockist about it. Cannolo Siciliano for desert.

The meal actually improved my mood.

Thanks Craig for recommends, might try next week.

i got very drunk at the Cafe Royal on Sunday and ate a very good macaroni cheese.

Heading up to Edinburgh for the first time in ages next month. Will eat at Café St Honore and Ondine because that's just where I always eat when I'm there, and I'll try out the Gardeners Cottage for the first time (anyone on here been?) - would be good to get recommendations for pubs/bars that have opened in the last couple of years and are worth a visit? I'll be staying near the National Library but will be schlepping about all over the place I'd imagine.

Haven't been myself, but an ex chef pal who's normally good on this stuff won't stop banging on about aizle on st leonards

Bluerapa Thai near Haymarket is a really nice family-run restaurant that I end up going to quite a bit. Very nice chicken curries.

Bookshops have been disappointing thus far: The Edinburgh bookshop on Bruntsfield Place didn't have quite the selection, whcih I hate saying as the staff are friendly.

otoh I paid a visit to the Edinburgh Iyengar yoga centre just down the road - beautiful building and yoga is always good. Going to a basic class once a week for the next little while. The intermediate classes are earlier in the evening this term, which is the only downside.

Bruntsfield has some nice coffee shops, and this italian ice cream shop - will be investigating more over the next couple of weeks.