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| Cafe St Honore proves hidden gem |
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Edinburgh author Alexander McCall Smith immortalised it a few years ago in his Isabel Dalhousie novels. But even before literary fame, Cafe St Honore; has held a special place in the hearts of many Edinburgh residents for a long time. Tucked away in a cobbled street just a couple of minutes from the city centre, it would be easy to miss this unobstrusive restaurant. Except that word of mouth has made Cafe St Honore one of Edinburgh's most popular restaurants. A typical menu offers Borders roe deer terrine with green tomato chutney as starter, followed by a main course of East Lothian fish casserole. I am a huge fan of the restaurant. It has never let me down on the many occasions (including birthdays and anniversaries) I've eaten there. Paris One of the nicest things about Cafe St Honor is the schizophrenic nature of eating there. On the hand, you see, it's easy to feel you are no longer in Edinburgh at all. But transported to a chic bistro in Paris. On the other hand, many of the ingredients (such as the East Lothian fish casserole and Borders roe deer terrine mentioned above) are sourced locally. And that has the effect of making you feel more connected to your surrounding environment. Veggie choice One welcome departure at Cafe St Honor from traditional French cooking is in the range of choice for vegetarians. Normally when my husband (a vegetarian) asks in a French restaurant what he can eat, the staff just stare at him in bewilderment. Let's just say the poor man has eaten a lot of omelettes in his time. However, unusually for a top-notch French restaurant, Cafe St Honore offers a range of vegetarian delicacies. These include dishes such as organic vegetable pave, made using ingredients from popular local organic farm Damhead. Chance to choose There's also chestnut mushroom and tarragon ravioli and asparagus, pea and broad bean risotto. This means we can actually sit and deliberate our menu choices. A novel experience, as anyone married to a vegetarian, or who is themselves vegetarian, will understand. Being tucked away in a side street gives Cafe St Honore an intimate charm that makes it perfect for a romantic evening out. The restaurant has charming decor. And the service? Well the service, as the French might say, is impeccable. Cafe St Honore , 34 North West Thistle Street Lane, EH2 1EA, tel: 0131 226 2211 |
