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Festival Tiplist Recommendations from our Eating & Drinking Guide team
FESTIVAL STREET FOOD
Bollywood, Bruntsi eld Links Edinburgh’s i rst and only curry and coffee box, with a daily-changing menu.
Tupiniquim, Middle Meadow Walk Brazilian crepes, sandwiches and main meals on the weekend at this central staple.
On the Roll, South Bridge Only here for the summer, this German bratwurst, sauerkraut and currywurst stand is proving a cheap and cheerful hit.
French Connection, Grassmarket A long-standing Edinburgh favourite serving hot sweet and savoury crepes, and refreshments.
Ting Thai, Checkpoint Charlie Cheap and very good Thai street food at this shopfront location in the pop-up festival bar.
complete with log-i red oven, in the heart of town.
Yummie Burgers, Hunter Square Doing exactly what it says on the sign, right next to the new Tron Kirk venue off the Royal Mile.
Big Apple Hot Dogs, Hunter Square
Complementing Yummie Burgers next door, this gourmet hot dog stand is also serving the thousands on the Mile.
Wicked Pizza, Underbelly’s Pasture
Taking La Favorita’s old spot, at least those on Bristo Square won’t go without a decent pizza.
The Laughing Stock, Udderbelly Mainly burgers, but with tifi n boxes and a kid’s menu also included at this highlight of the Bristo Square hub.
Spoon & First Coast, BBC
La Favorita, Royal Mile Potterow
Arguably Edinburgh’s i nest pizza-makers have set up their mobile operation, Two local restaurants share a catering trailer beside the big BBC tent.
IN CO-PROMOTION WITH REAL FOODS, EDINBURGH
AN ALADDIN’S CAVE FOR FOOD LOVERS AND COOKS Jenny Schofield has been a customer at Real Foods since she was 10 years old and went with her mother. Today she is the produce buyer for Real Foods on Broughton Street, Edinburgh. ‘I’ve always been fascinated by where and how food is produced and really enjoy working with the many local producers that Real Foods
buys from. Provenance and a fair deal are important to us all. My mum introduced me to Real Foods
when she had a bakery and came here to buy organic flour in bulk. As I grew up I got seriously into cooking and I always knew that if there was anything I needed for a recipe, Real Foods would have it. I put lots of recipes online on the Real Foods website realfoods. co.uk – loads are wheat-free, gluten-free and dairy-free – and I’ve my own food blog at
realfoody.blogspot.com.
At Real Foods people are always coming in saying: “I’ve been looking for that for years! At last I have found it!” And if we don’t stock it we will try our hardest to get it for you – that is a genuine promise. Real Foods really is an Aladdin’s cave for food lovers and cooks!’ Real Foods hold regular, fun and informative events, see realfoods.co.uk for updates
REAL FOODS Natural Healthy Ethical Shopping ■ LOCAL PRODUCE ■ SEASONAL ■ WHEAT-FREE ■ DAIRY-FREE ■ GLUTEN-FREE ■ ORGANIC WINES ■ ORGANIC HEALTH & BEAUTY ■ NATURAL BABY PRODUCTS
• Free recipes, health advice and online shop. • Free UK delivery on orders over £15. • Daily special offers at two central Edinburgh shops. • Student, Senior citizen and Early Bird discounts. • 10% earlybird discount available in both stores. See website for details.
REAL FOODS | 37 Broughton Street | EH1 3JU & 8 Brougham Street | Tollcross | EH3 9JH | www.realfoods.co.uk 20 THE LIST 16–23 Aug 2012