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The Storytelling Café
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43 High Street, Old Town, 0131 556 9579, www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk Food served: Mon-Sun 1 Cam-6pm
£8 (average price of a two-course meal)
Situated in the revamped Scottish Storytelling Centre. this well-appointed cafe holds more than a few surprises. The relaxed. family-friendly atmosphere belies the culinary mastery at work. Sandwich combinations such as smoked bacon. blue cheese. pear and walnut. and beetroot. caper and mozzarella tell you that chef Richie Alexander takes his work very seriously. The home-made cakes — especially the light and tangy lemon cheesecake — taste good at any hour.
High point: (‘reative menu
Low point: Bold flavours won‘t suit everyone
Palmerston's
45 Morningside Road, Southside, 0131 466 7665, www.palmerstons.co.uk, Food served: Tue-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6—9.30pm.
£22.80 (average price of a two-course meal)
Palmerston‘s opened in August 2006 on the site previously occupied by ()rbis. New owner Simon Lloyd has retained chef Danny ()wen. but given him more creative scope and sanctioned the sourcing of some of Scotland‘s finest produce. resulting in a menu that is concise. but well focused. A delicate starter ofcrab and avocado salad is bursting with summery freshness. Local pheasant breast wrapped in crisp strips of pancetta shines with the help of a subtle kohlrabi puree. while an incredibly tender fillet of beef is sourced from the best Scottish herds reared on a completer natural diet. High point: Perfectly formed wine list
Low point: Limited number of tables so it‘s better to book
Celadon 49—51 Causewayside, Southside 0131 667 1110, Food served: Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm,
530-1 1 pm; Sun 530-1 1 pm. £18 (average price of a two-course meal)
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