Well-situated in New Town, I’ve enjoyed a few work stays at Eden Locke in Edinburgh, a far cry from the Beckett Locke of Dublin. A small lobby with a buzzing coffee scene, small bar, and lovely, well-kept apartments, it is a refuge after a long day at the office. As a bonus, the suites have…
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Updated Travel Guides for Your Next Adventure
Between a medical leave from work, wedding planning, and now this unplanned sabbatical, I’ve had a lot of time to move around. My travel guides will show the way! A friend recently told me she didn’t realize that my guides stayed updated- they do! I’ve updated them all with the latest and greatest as well…
Red Squirrel- Edinburgh
Think cozy pub, but traditional with a femmine vibe that comes from a mint green colored outside, and you have the Red Squirrel pub in Edinburgh. A rain and wind storm basically demanded that a signature steak burger and massive glass of red wine accompany me after a long day. While the chips and garlic…
The Outsider- Edinburgh
Well-situated at the top of Victoria Street in Edinburgh is The Outsider. Offering nice food options at a fair price, and perhaps the world’s funniest wine list, it’s a real gem. Views of the castle attract tourists in the early evening and couples in the later hours. With lit, tapered candles that seem like a…
The Virgin Hotel- Edinburgh
The Virgin Hotel is new-ish or at least new to me thanks to its Covid timed opening. Perched at the top of Victoria Street in a stately building, quintessential to the Edinburgh landscape, it seemed like the perfect location for an apero and new hotel investigation. The lounge was a heady combo of tres chic…
Hotel Indigo- Edinburgh
Company spending pressures combined with the needing to stay near Waverly station found myself at the Hotel Indigo for a few nights during my recent work trip. I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially being situated among a lot of construction even continuing on during a 10PM arrival. Surprise, surprise, the place was absolutely delightful!…
Chaophraya- Edinburgh
Ahhh to be back in Edinburgh after a year and a half away felt so good. The moody city sprawled between small hills always manages to look cold while giving the chilled visitor a cozy feeling. Despite an eight hour plane delay, I was greeted with blue skies and stunning castle views from Chaophraya, the…
Tattu- Edinburgh
Tattu! I’ve been after you for two years now. I learned of you then travel promptly was shut by the rude, tiny little pandemic! How lovely to visit you for a birthday celebration with one of my nearest and dearest. This restaurant was truly next-level date-worthy, just be sure to book plenty early. Booking a…
The Ivy- Edinburgh
There’s probably not a more festive restaurant to be found in Edinburgh…or at least St. Andrew’s Square… than The Ivy. This chain of restos has never been my favorite in London, but it came re-recommended to me recently by a very UK/Christmas loving friend, so I had to give it a go one night I…
Cheval, The Edinburgh Grand
A few years ago, I made The Edinburgh Grand my homebase for a quick work trip. I fell hard for the aesthetic, enormous terrace, and fun restaurant and bars of the property. Fast forward….Covid…and I was back in the UK for work. I was elated to find that The Edinburgh Grand picked up an extra…
Edinburgh: Brasserie Prince
One very cold (standard) evening in Edinburgh, I found myself enjoying a couple tequila cocktails at Hoot the Redeemer. Gorgeously named ” ‘You Dancin?”… I was not. Not being able to obtain reservations where I’d hoped and disappointed to find Hawksmoor closed, I pulled out my credit card and booked a table at Brasserie Prince…