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Eating
5
Timberyard
££
Ancient floorboards, cast-iron pillars, exposed joists and tables made from slabs of old ma-
hogany create a rustic, retro atmosphere in this slow-food restaurant where the accent is on
locally sourced produce from artisan growers and foragers. Typical dishes include seared
scallop with apple, jerusalem artichoke and sorrel; and juniper-smoked pigeon with wild
garlic flowers and beetroot.
( 221 1222;
www.timberyard.co
;
10 Lady Lawson St; mains £17-20;
lunch & dinner Tue-Sat; ;
SCOTTISH
2, 35)
6
Leven's
££
FUSION
From the spectacular modern chandeliers and slowly pulsing blue/purple mood lighting to
the designer colour palette and Villeroy & Boch tableware, everything about this restaurant
oozes style. The food lives up to the surroundings, with clever and unexpected combina-
tions of flavours, colours and textures in dishes such as beef sirloin Panang curry, with pea-
nuts and lime leaves.
( 229 8988; 30-32 Leven St; mains £12-20;
lunch & dinner Sun-Thu,
noon-10.30pm Fri & Sat;
11, 15, 16, 23, 45)
7
Mother India's Cafe
££
INDIAN
A simple concept pioneered in Glasgow has captured hearts and minds - and stomachs - in
Edinburgh: Indian food served in tapas-size portions, so that you can sample a greater vari-
ety of different dishes without busting your gut. Hugely popular, so book a table to avoid
disappointment.
( 524 9801;
www.motherindia.co.uk
;
3-5 Infirmary St; tapas £4-6;
lunch &
dinner Mon-Thu, noon-10pm Fri-Sun;
all South Bridge buses)
8
Peter's Yard
£
CAFE
