Just for starters...

Anybody who is in Edinburgh will find themselves spoilt for choice as far as eating establishments are concerned. Although International Starters (based at Commercial Quay in Leith) would never claim to have world-class cuisine, the quality of food is excellent. The menu consists of starters from all around the world - this is tapas, but on global proportions. I've been to this restaurant on many occasions over the six years I've been based in Edinburgh, and have enjoyed great food and chat with friends, family and colleagues alike. I was there today with mate Mark and his brother Lee, who were both up in Edinburgh for the start of the Festival. For starters at the Festival, we went to see Australian comedian Adam Hills at the Assembly Rooms. A brilliant show, full of great gags and amusing observations, finishing with his Footloose dancing (he's the comedian with the prosthetic foot) and an unscripted Mexican wave. You had to be there! I've seen Adam twice before at the Festival, and he never disappoints. For starters at International Starters (lunchtime today), we indulged in the haggis, caribbean coconut chicken, buffalo wings, Greek meze and chicken tikka to name but a few.