What The Dickins: Foodie

Christmas in Edinburgh is a magical time and here at Dickins, we love the season and all that comes with it!  The twinkling lights that adorn our city’s beautiful architecture, some of the best Christmas markets in the country, and the smells of cinnamon and fresh baking – all building…

Grow Urban is one of the newest independent shops to open in Edinburgh. Owner Graham Savage previously owned a bakery business in the capital but decided to revisit his childhood roots in gardening and opened Grow Urban in April of 2019. Located on Grove Street in Fountainbridge, this beautiful and…

When Paul and Lisa Wedgwood were first laying the foundations for their Edinburgh restaurant, they wanted to create something that reflected their own vision for the “Perfect Night Out” – a place where diners could unwind and escape from their normal routines, with exceptional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. The…

It’s no secret that Edinburgh has some of the best food the UK has to offer. In fact, the Scottish capital has more restaurants per head than any other city in the UK.  Scotland’s larder is rich with flavour and variety, and therefore a popular foodie destination. But you don’t…

Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese dishes in the world and has exploded in popularity in Britain over the past decade. With all of the beautiful cherry blossoms sprinkled around Edinburgh lately, we’ve been put in mind of Japan, and their world-famous food. Cherry blossoms are called ‘sakura’…