The Edinburgh Reporter July 2023

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Debbie Anderson invites you to take

yourself back to your childhood with

traditional jars of sweets in her shop.

Chewits and fudge will take you back

a decade or two. Open from 10am

except Mondays. One of our stockists!

102 Leith Walk EH16 5DT

0131 554 1401

Grab your shell suit, shoulder pads and
Rubik’s Cube then strap in for a
high-octane show with comedy
hypnotist Matt Hale’s TOP FUN! 80s
Hypnosis Spectacular. Matt creates a
joyful party vibe with much audience
participation - perfect for all ages.
tickets.edfringe.com

Kevin Quantum is Edinburgh’s own
international magician and he is back
at the Fringe with flaming
cannonballs. The former physicist
packs his shows with wow moments
and his own personal charm. Epic
stunts make up MOMENTUM
tickets.edfringe.com

A unique gallery and gift shop in

Edinburgh’s Southside - a cornucopia

of all forms of art. Buy handmade art

and craft from independent artists.

Linsay says: “If we don’t have it, we can

probably find it for you.”

artcraftcollective.co.uk

0131 629 9123

Donate any unwanted items to this
shop on Gilmore Place knowing that
they will find a loving new home. Very
little ever goes to landfill. Visit the shop
to pick up a copy of our latest paper
and also to admire their innovative
and ever-changing window displays.
birthlink.org.uk

Vlad has a unique style at 48 Thistle
Street with great coffee and above
average chat. He may even play chess
with you. The city centre micro
roastery is increasingly a place to go.
Coffee also available to order online if
you are working from home.
cobbledroasters.co.uk

CANDERSONS SWEET SHOP

HYPNOTIST MATT HALE

MOMENTUM

BIRTHLINK THRIFT SHOP ART & CRAFT COLLECTIVE

THE COBBLED ROASTERY

Fresh Scottish seafood is the order of

the day at Creel Caught, the kitchen

set up by Gary Maclean, National Chef

of Scotland. The menu has Scottish

seafood, from Shetland mussels to

Peterhead haddock, and sourced from

reputable fishmongers in line with

MCS Good Fish Guide.

The acclaimed Salt & Chilli Oriental is

the brainchild of award-winning TV

Chef Jimmy Lee. His Cantonese street

food kitchen has a prime spot. The Salt

& Chilli Soft Shell Crab is a particular

favourite. Other top choices include

the Scottish Honey Chilli Chicken and

General Tso’s Chicken.

A crowd pleaser that’s popular with

families, Chooks is a welcome refresh.

Their buttermilk fried chicken is

succulent, with various dip options as

well as mega waffle fries. Classic

chicken sandwich with pickles and

ranch sauce, and a cornflake special

with house slaw and hot honey.

CREEL CAUGHT SALT & CHILLI ORIENTAL CHOOKS

Probably the freshest and best gelato

in Edinburgh, with a legendary

reputation among ice cream lovers.

Bologna trained and committed to

local sustainable sourcing, founder Joe

Sykes sources many ingredients from

local farms. You must try the Salted

Pistachio, freshly made each day.

Leith Woks’ small (but perfectly

formed) menu takes Chinese classics

and gives them a Scottish twist - a

perfect addition from Chef Jimmy Lee.

Their Ayrshire Roast Pork Char Siu with

maple glaze is a standout dish, while

their Scotch Beef Curry is an exquisite

melt-in-your-mouth experience!

Scottish deli catering to a breakfast,

lunch and dinner crowd. As well as a

daily broth and a range of tasty pieces,

Soup & Caboodle has healthy salad

options, quiches and pies, all sourced

in Scotland. Its wee shop sells local

relishes, pickles, jams and sauces and a

bunch of other Scottish deli products.

JOELATO LEITH WOKS SOUP & CABOODLE

The twice winner of UK’s Best Burger,

El Perro Negro pride themselves on

using the best grass-fed and dry-aged

beef from small UK farms. The must-try

Top Dog is a decadent creation with

bone marrow and Roquefort butter,

double bacon, caramelised onions and

black truffle mayo.

Edinburgh’s east PIZZAS have a solid

reputation thanks to the deliciousness

of their handmade, Scottish

sourdough pizza and high-quality

ingredients. They use a 72-hour

proven pizza base and source locally,

including mozzarella from the Borders

and Highland Venison Salami.

Discover the flavour-packed menu

from award winning Kochchi, the Sri

Lankan street food kitchen. Offering a

fragrant and spicy mix of mains and

sides, they have options that’ll please

vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers

alike. Enjoy their classic Kotthu and the

newly added Cheese Melt Rotis.

EL PERRO NEGRO EAST PIZZAS KOCHCHI

Stack & Still serve up a humungous

choice of innovative pancake dishes

with Scottish produce. A popular

fixture, the pancake house’s offer

includes sweet and savoury treats

ranging from their Peaches and Cream

Stack to a Big Breakfast stack complete

with bacon, black pudding and eggs!

Cairngorm Coffee is the hot drink side

serving up a selection of speciality

coffees and teas, and a variety of

pastries and cakes. The Edinburgh

chain has a firm focus on quality and

sustainability, using seasonal,

ethically-sourced beans from around

the world roasted in Edinburgh.

The IM Bottle Shop is where Scottish

craftsmanship meets global treasures.

Staff guide you through the selection

of wines, whiskies, and craft spirits,

with a heavy weighting towards

Scottish distilleries, and some very rare

and sought-after expressions. Meet

the Maker and tasting sessions.

STACK & STILL CAIRNGORM COFFEE IM BOTTLE SHOP

FRINGE ‘23 THE LAST FLAPPER BONNIE & WILD http://www.bonnieandwildmarket.com

A renowned beauty, an international

celebrity, a wild child of the Jazz Age

and a formidable talent - Zelda

Fitzgerald’s name was familiar to

millions, but the realities of her life

were unknown. Greenside at Riddle’s

Court 4 - 19 August (not 13) 1.45pm

http://www.BelleSauvage.us

An accessible celebration of deaf

culture, language and heritage.

Featuring over 60 events, including

theatre, comedy, workshops, tours and

exhibitions. Open to deaf and hearing

audiences, discover the richness of

deaf talent and culture.

edinburghdeaffestival.com

EDINBURGH DEAF FESTIVAL