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(porridge with honey, French toast, eggs Benedict), tapas and a wide range of light,
snacky meals.
( 225 6215;
www.urban-angel.co.uk
; 121 Hanover St; mains £5-13;
9am-5pm
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun;
;
23, 27)
19
Fishers in the City
££
SEAFOOD
This more sophisticated version of the famous Fishers Bistro (
Click here
)
in Leith, with
its granite-topped tables, warm yellow walls and a nautical theme, specialises in superior
Scottish seafood - the knowledgeable staff serve up plump and succulent oysters, melt-
ingly sweet scallops, and sea bass that's been grilled to perfection.
( 225 5109;
www.fishersbistros.co.uk
; 58 Thistle St; mains £14-20;
noon-10.30pm;
;
13, 19, 37, 41)
20
21212
£££
A grand Georgian town house on the side of Calton Hill is the elegant setting for this
Michelin-starred restaurant - the name comes from the arrangement of menu choices.
Divine decor by Timorous Beasties and Ralph Lauren provide the backdrop to an exquis-
itely prepared five-course dinner that is characterised by intriguing blends of multilayered
flavours and textures.
( 523 1030;
www.21212restaurant.co.uk
; 3 Royal Tce; 3-/5-course dinner
£48/68;
FRENCH
lunch & dinner Tue-Sat; ;
all London Rd buses)
Local Life
Bohemian Broughton
The lively, bohemian district of Broughton, centred on Broughton St at the northeastern corner of
the New Town, is the focus of Edinburgh's gay scene and home to many good bars, cafes and res-
taurants. The gay-friendly
Blue Moon Cafe
(E2; 556 2788; 1 Barony St; mains £7-10;
11am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat & Sun)
is a good place to find out what's happening in the neigh-
bourhood.
