If, like me, you work in an office all day and spend nearly all of your time thinking about food, you might like to read about some of my latest lunches in Edinburgh.
Living on the Grassmarket and working on the High Street means I go home for lunch most days. But this week, because January is a long month and I deserve it, I have decided to have a couple of lunchtime treats around the city. So this is where I've been and what I've eaten, either at my desk or in the comfort of the chosen establishment.
Union of Genius
Website - http://www.unionofgenius.com/
Location - Forrest Road
What I ate - Cauliflower, Mull cheddar and mustard soup with olive bread
Verdict on food - Warming, hearty and satisfying.
Quick review - This is the first time I've eaten food from UoG. I didn't sit in and didn't even enter the cafe; my boss hand delivered it to my desk! But the soup was glorious, unusual and moreish. Not surprising for a cafe that prides itself on its soups. I'll be back.
Union of Genius shop front, as depicted on their website
Caffe Espresso
Website - not sure they have one but here is their Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Italianonmound
Location - Bank Street
What I ate - "Number 9" wrap, which consists of grilled chicken, rocket, jalapenos and two homemade sauces (taco and smokin') all in a tortilla wrap and toasted to perfection
Verdict on food - Bravo! Bellissimo!
Quick review - Caffe Espresso is becoming a firm favourite of mine. I've only ever eaten the Number 9 wrap (you can get it in baguette, petit pans and salad form too), but I absolutely adore it and could eat it all day long. Freshly made by staff who keep you entertained, too.
Caffe Espresso shop front, as shown on Trip Advisor
Patisserie Valerie
Location - North Bridge, but with branches also on George IV Bridge and Rose Street
What I ate - Chocolate mousse slice
Verdict on food - A delicious sweet treat, as always, and surprisingly low calorie for what it is (and thank god, given I'm supposed to be on a diet!).
Quick review - If you like art deco inspired design combined with all things sweet, this patisserie chain will not disappoint you. P. Val is reasonably priced and sure to please. Be sure to take advantage of the 4 cakes for £10 deal to get the best for your money. You'll be back, and so will I.
Patisserie Valerie interior, as shown on their website
Next time - a pub crawl around Bruntsfield...
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