Carina

First Female Chef in the Slow Food Chef Alliance

29th February 2012

Slow Food’s agenda is to change the way we grow, produce and preserve the authenticity of our food – and most importantly, educate communities around the world how to become sustainable.

Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry at Cockenzie House

2nd February 2012

The tapestry depicts the Battle of Prestonpans, illustrating the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie across more than 100 panels of stunning embroidery.

New Year, New Menu

10th January 2012

It’s cold outside but there’s plenty in our great Scottish Larder to warm us up from head to toe! We’re proud to showcase a a selection of treats on our very first menu of 2012.

Scotland the Best 2012: The Scottish Cafe

6th January 2012

Below The National Gallery; enter via Princes Street Gardens. The definitive Scottish Breakfast of course, but many variations. Great location for easing into Sunday, and upstairs there is very good art.

Scotland the Best 2012: Centotre

6th January 2012

“Fabulous conversion by Victor and Carina Contini of a lofty, pillared Georgian room towards the west end of Edinburgh’s better boulevard into the classiest restaurant on the street and the most stylish joint in town.”

Food Gem of 2011

6th January 2012

“Blending the finest ingredients from Milanese markets with local produce, sophisticated Centotre is a haven for the food conscious. It has been flying the flag for Italian cuisine for the past seven years! ”

New Year, New Menu At Centotre

5th January 2012

Happy New Year, Buon Anno to all our dear friends.

Good health in 2012! xx

New Menu full of Festive Delights at The Scottish Cafe

2nd December 2011

Christmas has come a little early at our house!! We’d like to wish all our lovely customers, friends and suppliers a fun and fabulous festive season! To celebrate, today we’ve launched our new Festive Menu packed with all the goodness…

New Menu for the Festive Season!

1st December 2011

Christmas has come early at our house!! Today we’ve launched our new Festive Menu, celebrating all the goodness of our winter larder and full of delicious dishes to warm you through!