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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
I'm always asked where to find Edinburgh's best Sunday lunch, now I know what to tell them
Contributed You will not be disappointed by the feast at this new venue Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I've been a restaurant reviewer for a couple of millennia now. One of the most commonly asked questions I used to get asked was, where can I get a good Sunday roast in Edinburgh? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That doesn't happen so often now. I think this traditional meal's popularity has declined. Generation Z are too busy eating kimchi noodles. However, I still get the occasional person who asks for a recommendation. To be honest, I have always struggled with an answer. Usually, I'll say, what's that in the sky behind you, before roly-poly-ing away before they can look round again. Now, I can mention The Captain Darling, which is presumably named after the Blackadder character and is in the former premises of Hamilton's in Stockbridge. Not that Sunday lunch is all it does. This is a seven-day operation, which offers things like chicken schnitzel and fish pie, and there is a decent kids menu, not to mention a Workers' Lunch, Monday to Friday, where you can get a substantial main course for £12.50. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This new pub seems like a friendly rival to Tom Kitchin's nearby gastropub, Scran & Scallie, just along the road, and has a crack squad of cheffy talent behind it. There's Scott Smith, formerly of the excellent but recently closed down fine-dining restaurant, Fhior. As part of his new project, Blank Plate Creative, he's helping with the launch of this place, which is owned by the folk behind Oir Group, who operate Bodega as well as the fun and vibrant Lucky Yu on Broughton Street. Great pedigree, and we like the interior, with its teal walls and box-fresh mustard yellow velvet banquettes. We bagged an ideal people-watching spot by the window, though I think the passers-by were watching us rather than vice versa, especially when the Sunday lunch menu plates started arriving. The people at the bus stop had eyes as big as saucers. No wonder. I'd gone for the prawn cocktail (£9.50), which wasn't made with those retro tiny and hard commas, but five big fat langoustines. They were slapped in plenty of Marie Rose sauce, with a good whack of Tabasco and cayenne, and served with crispy strips of iceberg heart. I teamed this with an equally calamine-coloured El Sueno tequila based paloma (£10) cocktail. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He tried the haggis and smoked Dunlop croquettes (£9.50). This starter consisted of three mobile-phone-sized sea-salted bricks, but, luckily, they were lighter than they looked, with a melty liquid centre and crispy Panko cladding. They came with a ramekin of beautifully tangy and molasses sweet brown sauce, and a pile of pickled cucumbers. Gaby Soutar The main event was next. You can choose confit chicken leg (£20) finished on the barbecue, or hispi cabbage (£15), which has Smith's name all over it, since he did amazing things with this humble veg at Fhior. However, I went for the rare breed porchetta (£23), and my other half went for the dry aged sirloin roast beef (£26). I can't remember the last time I had proper crackling in a restaurant. With this stuff, you could probably hear my crunching reverberating all the way down to Comely Bank. These were on two saucer-sized slabs of soft meat, which came with all the trimmings - aka a huge pair of crunchy-seamed potatoes, perfect rosemary-injected carrots, vibrantly green charred broccoli, and the most intensely meaty and addictive, sticky and rich gravy. Gaby Soutar I'm almost entirely unique, in that Yorkshire puddings don't do anything for me. However, I handed my fluffy and chestnut dappled cloud over to my pud taster and he joyously guddled them both around in the gravy, then noshed them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We should've both been stretchered out at this point, since it was now very difficult to bend and we were both in the midst of a carb slump. However, we thought it'd be remiss not to sample the sticky toffee pudding (£15), since it's a classic. My most regular disappointment, with this specific dessert, is down to sauce quantity. In this case, they'd included about a pint of the warm butterscotch stuff, and there was also a scoop of Mackie's vanilla ice-cream beside the block of relatively airy sponge. So, yeah, ask me where to go for Sunday lunch, and it's obviously going to be this place. I need not distract you, and roll away. At last, I have an answer.
Western Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Tesco has best prawn cocktail crisps according to shoppers
Aldi caused outrage among Brits last month (June 2025) when it confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had been discontinued. Shoppers were so enraged by the decision, the supermarket giant decided to reverse its decision, announcing the popular crisps would be returning to stores later this year. Discontinued UK sweets and chocolates Tesco shoppers discover "the best" prawn cocktail crisps While Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps have been described as "addictive", shoppers believe Tesco lays claim to having "the best". Brits on Reddit have said Tesco's Finest Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are the best in the UK, labelling them "top tier". Do you agree that Tesco has the best prawn cocktail crisps in the UK? (Image: Tesco) One fan, posting in the Reddit group r/Crisps, said: "These are the best. I can easy eat 2 bags in a single sitting. "According to the Tesco app, they were actually my most purchased Tesco product of last year (and probably a few years previous)." Another added: "Top tier prawn cocktail for defs. Their ridge cut salt and vinegar in the same range are also fire!" While a third person commented: "Up there with seabrooks for best prawn cocktail crisps." Readers vote What is your favourite brand for prawn cocktail crisps? Tesco Seabrook Aldi Walkers Other (let us know in the comments below) Vote now Tesco's prawn Marie Rose crisps have also received rave reviews via its website. One shopper said: "I love these they're the best thing i have ever tasted, every day for dinner i have prawn marie rose, i am always craving it." Another added: "best pwarn cocktail crisps. spicy and morish." While a third person commented: "Large crunchy crisps, with great prawn cocktail flavour. These are the best supermarket brand prawn crisps. Yum!" Aldi's discontinued prawn cocktail crisps to return later this year Following the disarray caused by Aldi's decision to discontinue its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps, the supermarket giant has now revealed they will be returning to stores later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed.
South Wales Guardian
02-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Tesco has best prawn cocktail crisps according to shoppers
Aldi caused outrage among Brits last month (June 2025) when it confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had been discontinued. Shoppers were so enraged by the decision, the supermarket giant decided to reverse its decision, announcing the popular crisps would be returning to stores later this year. While Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps have been described as "addictive", shoppers believe Tesco lays claim to having "the best". Brits on Reddit have said Tesco's Finest Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are the best in the UK, labelling them "top tier". Do you agree that Tesco has the best prawn cocktail crisps in the UK? (Image: Tesco) One fan, posting in the Reddit group r/Crisps, said: "These are the best. I can easy eat 2 bags in a single sitting. "According to the Tesco app, they were actually my most purchased Tesco product of last year (and probably a few years previous)." Another added: "Top tier prawn cocktail for defs. Their ridge cut salt and vinegar in the same range are also fire!" While a third person commented: "Up there with seabrooks for best prawn cocktail crisps." Tesco's prawn Marie Rose crisps have also received rave reviews via its website. One shopper said: "I love these they're the best thing i have ever tasted, every day for dinner i have prawn marie rose, i am always craving it." Another added: "best pwarn cocktail crisps. spicy and morish." While a third person commented: "Large crunchy crisps, with great prawn cocktail flavour. These are the best supermarket brand prawn crisps. Yum!" Following the disarray caused by Aldi's decision to discontinue its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps, the supermarket giant has now revealed they will be returning to stores later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Discontinued Discos crisps labelled 'best to ever exist' to return after 20 years Tesco discontinues 'delicious retro product' as shoppers cry 'bring this back' Co-op shoppers discover 'God tier' crisps that are 'the best' in the UK Nestle says 'sorry' as it discontinues KitKat described as 'dream snack' Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed.
North Wales Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Tesco has best prawn cocktail crisps according to shoppers
Aldi caused outrage among Brits last month (June 2025) when it confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had been discontinued. Shoppers were so enraged by the decision, the supermarket giant decided to reverse its decision, announcing the popular crisps would be returning to stores later this year. While Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps have been described as "addictive", shoppers believe Tesco lays claim to having "the best". Brits on Reddit have said Tesco's Finest Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are the best in the UK, labelling them "top tier". Do you agree that Tesco has the best prawn cocktail crisps in the UK? (Image: Tesco) One fan, posting in the Reddit group r/Crisps, said: "These are the best. I can easy eat 2 bags in a single sitting. "According to the Tesco app, they were actually my most purchased Tesco product of last year (and probably a few years previous)." Another added: "Top tier prawn cocktail for defs. Their ridge cut salt and vinegar in the same range are also fire!" While a third person commented: "Up there with seabrooks for best prawn cocktail crisps." Tesco's prawn Marie Rose crisps have also received rave reviews via its website. One shopper said: "I love these they're the best thing i have ever tasted, every day for dinner i have prawn marie rose, i am always craving it." Another added: "best pwarn cocktail crisps. spicy and morish." While a third person commented: "Large crunchy crisps, with great prawn cocktail flavour. These are the best supermarket brand prawn crisps. Yum!" Following the disarray caused by Aldi's decision to discontinue its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps, the supermarket giant has now revealed they will be returning to stores later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Discontinued Discos crisps labelled 'best to ever exist' to return after 20 years Tesco discontinues 'delicious retro product' as shoppers cry 'bring this back' Co-op shoppers discover 'God tier' crisps that are 'the best' in the UK Nestle says 'sorry' as it discontinues KitKat described as 'dream snack' Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed.
Leader Live
02-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Tesco has best prawn cocktail crisps according to shoppers
Aldi caused outrage among Brits last month (June 2025) when it confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had been discontinued. Shoppers were so enraged by the decision, the supermarket giant decided to reverse its decision, announcing the popular crisps would be returning to stores later this year. While Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps have been described as "addictive", shoppers believe Tesco lays claim to having "the best". Brits on Reddit have said Tesco's Finest Prawn Marie Rose Hand Cooked Crisps are the best in the UK, labelling them "top tier". Do you agree that Tesco has the best prawn cocktail crisps in the UK? (Image: Tesco) One fan, posting in the Reddit group r/Crisps, said: "These are the best. I can easy eat 2 bags in a single sitting. "According to the Tesco app, they were actually my most purchased Tesco product of last year (and probably a few years previous)." Another added: "Top tier prawn cocktail for defs. Their ridge cut salt and vinegar in the same range are also fire!" While a third person commented: "Up there with seabrooks for best prawn cocktail crisps." Tesco's prawn Marie Rose crisps have also received rave reviews via its website. One shopper said: "I love these they're the best thing i have ever tasted, every day for dinner i have prawn marie rose, i am always craving it." Another added: "best pwarn cocktail crisps. spicy and morish." While a third person commented: "Large crunchy crisps, with great prawn cocktail flavour. These are the best supermarket brand prawn crisps. Yum!" Following the disarray caused by Aldi's decision to discontinue its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps, the supermarket giant has now revealed they will be returning to stores later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Discontinued Discos crisps labelled 'best to ever exist' to return after 20 years Tesco discontinues 'delicious retro product' as shoppers cry 'bring this back' Co-op shoppers discover 'God tier' crisps that are 'the best' in the UK Nestle says 'sorry' as it discontinues KitKat described as 'dream snack' Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed.
