Author: jlmatie22

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Noto

For our second day at Edinburgh, we decided to try this Michelin star restaurant for lunch.

The menu is fairly simple, and they mentioned we should order 2 to 3 dishes per person.

We ended up getting the North Sea crab, the trout temaki, arbroath smoke croquettes, and the okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake).

I would say the first two items I would get again. For 3rd, it was too salty, and the 4th I didn’t like the ginger.

For drinks got an espresso martini. That was good. And for desert got the chocolate ice cream (hidden inside is a lava cake) and strawberry hibiscus meringue (hidden inside is the strawberry sauce you put on waffles). The deserts were amazing.

Overall I would come back, it probably replace the last two dishes with others.

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NRH (Never Really Here)

We went to this sort of speakeasy place (it has an unmarked door). It has a reaction system (fortunately they were able to accommodate us with just a 45 minute wait).

For our waiting the bartender gave us free apple martinis.

For main drinks, got an old fashion with just regular sugar (not simple), and a custom drink that had whisky, chocolate, and cherrry flavors.

Also, you’re supposed to write on anything in the restaurant. Wrote Trancienzo.

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The Alchemist (Edinburgh George St)

This place has no relation to the SF one, but it does have multiple locations in Edinburgh.

They are known for their flashy drinks (and looks like it could be similar to Bergerac in SF where they sometimes have DJs on the weekend.

For drinks for the flash, which is basically a sweet martini and they light flash paper on fire for presentation.

Would come back to this place to try their other drinks like the Colour Changer one.

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Ka Pao

We went to this restaurant for our first dinner at Edinburgh.

One interesting thing I noticed is that there was. I Asian staff for a Thai restaurant (of course that is totally ok).

For this restaurant it is basically family style. We got the short rib (which was a red curry), the green beef curry, the sea bream fish, cucumber salad, and the crispy chicken. I would get all of them again except the crispy chicken.

For drinks, got their version of a cosmo (wish it was a bit sweeter), and an Aperol spritz (can’t go wrong with that)

One thing we did wish though is that they had some sort of noodle dish. Aside from that would come back.

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Encore Une Fois

We ate here for a dinner at Inverness. Got to say even though we had to wait an hour for our reservation, it was worth it.

First the piano player / singer was amazing. Also the drinks were good (got a raspberry and lemon martini and an Aperol spritz).

For appetizer the pork belly was phenomenal. And for the main, got the cod (it had mussels, but safely ignored that). Would get everything again.

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Ubiquitous Chip

First restaurant we ate at in Scotland! Was highly recommended at the west end of Glasgow (near University of Glasgow which is why there were a lot of students). I really liked it (the friend I was with wasn’t as impressed).

We mainly loaded on starters first. Tried the scallops (which was my favorite), then a salmon dish followed by haggis (that Scotland dish wish I was willing to try but probably wouldn’t be keen on getting it again).

For drinks got an espresso martini and a whisky drink.

For my main got the cod with lobster cake. I liked the cod, but would probably skip out on the lobster cake next time.

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Graham Hotel Rooftop

While shopping at Georgetown in DC, we stopped by this place to grab a quick drink before the airport.

Got an Aperol spritz. Would come back if around the areas

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Whisky Charlie

We tried out this rooftop bar while waiting for our reservation at Hell’s Kitchen in DC around the wharf area.

Got a simple drink, glenlevit neat. Will come back for sure (and even try some of their cocktails). We went when it was raining, but the outside looks sick if it were sunny.

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1310 Kitchen & Bar

We went here for brunch, and fortunately the weather was great for outdoor seating.

Got a mimosa for drinks, and for food scrambled egg as, bacon and a side of ham. I will say the ham was too Smokey and wouldn’t get it again. Everything else was great.

Also tried the shakahuka as well. Definitely was a good try, and would probably get it next time (not just in this restaurant).