Edinburgh
Newcastle
Olly Bongo's
€15
(4
Teviot Place, tel: 0131 225 2849
)
A comfy Turkish café-bistro with a pleasant zing to it.
Serves an excellent selection of mezze, kebab, kofta and
moussaka, not to mention a choice of all-day breakfasts
from around the world.
The Gardener's Cottage
€50
(
1
Royal Terrace Gardens, tel: 0131 558 1221
)
This one-time
gardener's cottage makes a quirky destination. The set
menu with vegetarian options is impeccably local and
seasonal, although the communal seating will not be to
everyone's taste.
Bow Bar
(
80
West Bow, Victoria Street, Old Town, tel:
0131 226 7667
)
A favourite of fictional detective Rebus, this
authentic one-room Scottish bar in the Old Town houses a
stunning display of whiskies and well-kept beers.
Takin' Over the Asylum
The cult TV series, about a DJ
working in a Glasgow psychiatric ward, has been adapted
for the stage by original writer Donna Franceschild. Shows
run Tuesday to Saturday throughout March at the Royal
Lyceum Theatre until 6 April.
lyceum.org.uk
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Tenji Japanese Buffet
£15
(
Barrack Road, tel: 0191 2303
888
)
With its low-slung lantern lampshades and huge arty
Japanese prints, there's no denying Tenji looks the part.
Naturally, its sushi is the big draw. You can try as much as
you want for £9.90 on Mondays to Thursdays with their
all-you-can-eat lunch.
Akbars
£50
(
Unit 1, City Quadrant, Westmorland Road,
tel: 0191 232 3234
)
This is one of the new breed of ultra-
modern curry establishments in Newcastle offering great
food in contemporary surroundings. For something a bit
different order the rabbit tikka.
The Bodega
(
125
Westgate Road, tel: 0191 221 1552
)
A treat
for real-ale drinkers, this old-fashioned pub has claimed
numerous awards for the quality and variety of its beers.
Grainger Market
On Grainger Street, this is Newcastle's
largest traditional market, situated in a classically styled
building. It sells mainly meat and vegetables, with a good
variety of game available.
michelle ord
Edinburgh Castle is the
most popular tourist
attraction in Scotland
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The all-you-can-eat
lunch is a popular
choice at Tenji
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