NE Magazine | Summer 2023

PROPERTY MARKETING WITH outstanding results BESPOKE

Hello and a warm welcome to our Summer issue of the magazine.

I hope this issue finds out reader’s all good, well and enjoying the current spell of fantastic weather.

In this issue we have the usual mix of adverts, many of which are advertorials with interesting background information about the business. We also have a fair amount of news on local summer events including Foodies in Inverleith Park and the Food market in the Accies ground, both events being very beneficial to the local business community.

Thanks again to all of our advertiser’s, some who’ve been with us since we started over twelve years ago and of course the many contributors, readers and the local community for supporting us.

Finally don’t forget to shop local wherever possible.

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LOCAL NEWS

An exciting open-air market loved by residents and visitors alike has returned to Stockbridge this summer for the fourth year running.

The Neighbourgood Market, which welcomed over 80,000 visitors, plays host to some of Scotland’s best food and drink.

It will also play host to a Maker’s Market on the weekends and put on live screenings of Wimbledon, while guests will also be able to watch the finals of the Scottish Street Food Awards in July.

Open from Wednesday to Sunday, midday to 9pm, the organisers say the Neighbourgood Market will be showcasing some of Edinburgh’s best food and drink for three three-week cycles. The first cycle will include some favourites including Mimi’s Bakehouse, Innis and Gunn and Mint Wraps.

Exciting newcomers will include Wanderer’s Kneaded, Don Papa Rum, Sando and Secret Garden Distillery.

There is a variety of entertainment planned this summer, including the return of Goose’s Pub Quizzes which will take place

twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Every weekend a Maker’s Market will be hosted, in partnership with Support the Makers, showcasing an array of local businesses and craft traders. A mix of locally produced goods will be on offer, including jewellery, textiles, freshly baked goods, artwork, candles, fresh meats, and much more.

A large TV screen will also return in July for Wimbledon and other sporting events and local musicians will play daily.

The Neighbourgood Market will be hosting the Scottish Street Food Awards from 19th to 23rd July. This is a new partnership and will showcase ten finalists from all over Scotland while they battle things out to be crowned the winner of Scottish Street Food.

An all-star panel will judge the overall winner while the public are encouraged to participate in the People’s Choice Award.

Both winners will then go on to compete in the British Street Food Awards in London.

Entry to the market is free during the week and £3 per person on weekends. Access is free for children at all times.

Neighbourgood Market returns to Stockbridge this summer for fourth year running.

Join the gang at Edinburgh Foodies Festival 2023 for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.

Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelinstarred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.

Learn how to make show-stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre with expert bakers. Great British Bake Off

stars will share their best baking hints and tips live on stage with easy to make recipes that are as delicious to look at as they are to eat.

Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions and food challenges! Kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre.

FOODIES FESTIVAL HEAD OFFICE 0131 220 3276 enquiries@foodiesfestival.com

NEW ARRIVALS

The ‘Green Bite’. Plant-based café in Edinburgh. Sit-in or take-away service.

3 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh. +44 7493 073749 greenbitecafe@gmail.com

Biera

EDGE Media Group

EDGE Media Group have recently moved into a basement studio in Hamilton Place, Stockbridge. They have two radio stations broadcasting from the capital (two studios in the basement):

• EDGE 1 is Edinburgh’s #1 Hit Music Station,

• EDGE 2 is Edinburgh’s Classic Tracks station.

Contact EDGE Media Group at 29-35b Hamilton Place, Stockbridge edgeradio.co.uk

The Cider House

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As a local Scottish cider producer, our careful selection of apples and unique fermentation process creates an original, refreshing cider handcrafted to the highest standards.

The Cider House 42 St Stephens Street, Stockbridge edinburghcider.co.uk

3-5 Learmonth Avenue

Edinburgh

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One of Edinburgh’s hidden gems.

Winner of the Camra beer quality award for Edinburgh & South East Scotland 2022.

Traditional Pub Food including Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, sold Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12noon till 2.30pm.

kaysbar.uk

0131 225 1858

39 Jamaica Street West, Edinburgh EH3 6HF

We are now offering a ‘do it yourself’ dog washing facility

The service includes a secure bathing area, shampoo, towels & dryer – no appointment necessary (can accommodate dogs up to 60kg)

Small/medium (up to 25kg) – £15 for first hour (£5 per hour for addtional time) Large (from 26kg) – £20 for first hour (£10 per hour for addtional time)

Established in 1989 is a small local business which over the years has steadily built up a solid first class reputation based upon reliability, attention to detail and a speedy, friendly service.

The company offers a wide range of services to private and business customers, large and small.

Services offerred include:

• Stair cleans

• Oven cleans

• End of tenancy cleans

• Builders cleans

• Service cleans, including weekly cleans (changing of bedlinen etc).

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Studio Now Open!

After an ‘interesting’ start to the year with the flooding in the Canonmills area on the 30th December, combined with other maintenance issues, we’re delighted to announce the Studio has reopened, with a few aesthetic refreshments as well!

We’re also welcoming a new collaboration with Bert & May, who offer a stunning selection of artisanal hand-made encaustic/ cement tiles, with a beautiful collection of glazed ceramics to compliment, Moorish Zellige tiles, terrazzo and also natural terracotta. As well as introducing Bert & May to the Studio, we’re also excited about other new product ranges which have launched this year; Original Style have added a stunning new Murals range which offers a great alternative to wallpaper if you’re looking for something more dramatic. And the Victorian floor range has had a revamp of colours too, helping to give traditional homes and buildings a more personalized and modern twist. Ca’ Pietra have also expanded on their collection of timeless Parisian/ Moorish/Italian style decorative floor tiles, including a gorgeous range of glazed ceramic tiles to accompany this, and a collection of impressive stone effect porcelain tiles for easy maintenance.

If you’re looking for a more sophisticated finish - as opposed to the artisanal or

decorative, we do have a superb collection of large format tiles which offers a vast selection of marble effects, as well as other precious stones. This range can be used for wall cladding, or tiling in smaller formats, and we can also produce custom bathroom furniture such as basins and shower trays in the same material for a more co-ordinated look.

While there is a lot to see in the Studio we aren’t able to showcase everything that’s available to us, so if there’s anything in particular that you have in mind, please feel free to pop in to discuss, we’d be delighted to help!

Edinburgh Tile Studio

11 Howard Street

Edinburgh EH3 5JP

T: +44 (0)131 629 3780

www.edinburghtilestudio.co.uk

Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm

OVER 30 YEARS

We have been providing first-class, quality electrical services in Edinburgh for over 30 years and have recently expanded to Glasgow where we offer the same great electrical services. Our team are experienced, highly trained electricians with years of knowledge and service. We pride ourselves in our customer service and a job well done. As one of Edinburgh’s best electrical contractors we offer a wide range of domestic, landlord and commercial electrical services. From small domestic repairs to rewiring projects, installations and lighting, we carry out every job to the highest standard.

www.kges.co.uk 0131 225 3205

INCREASING CONFIDENCE

Why have house prices risen this month?

This time of year is the busiest season for the housing market. Lots of people kick start their moves when the days get longer and the weather starts to warm up.

And because new sellers know they may have more potential buyers viewing their home, we often see asking prices edge up by around 1% at this time of year. But we’ve actually seen prices rise by almost double that this month. The average asking price for a home in Great Britain has increased by 1.8% in May, which has pushed prices to a record high of £372,894.

This larger than usual monthly increase follows lots of speculation about what might happen in the housing market this year. Towards the end of 2022 and at the start of this year, we saw some people pause their moving plans.

But this month we’ve see demand from potential home-buyers continue to exceed the levels during the same period before the

pandemic, with 3% more people enquiring to view properties for sale. Our property expert, Tim Bannister, says: “This month’s jump in new seller asking prices looks like a belated reaction and a sign of increasing confidence from sellers, as we’d usually see such a big monthly increase earlier in the spring season. One reason for this increased confidence may be that the gloomy start-of-the-year predictions for the housing market are looking increasingly unlikely.”

What does this mean if you’re thinking of selling your home?

We’re now in a much steadier housing market than we have been in recent years. If you’re looking to put your home on the market soon, the guidance from estate agents is to make sure it’s priced right first time, to avoid the need for a reduction later. Homes that are priced in line with the current market trends are the ones that are getting interest from buyers.

Award-winning artisan cheese shops up for sale.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market George Mewes Cheese, two high turnover artisan cheese shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

George Mewes Cheese was first established in 2010 when former chef, George opened his Glasgow store, followed by a store in Edinburgh in 2015. Since then George has built an award-winning business which sources the finest cheeses from Britain and Europe, working closely with Hervé Mons, a top affineur based in France, and British affineur Neal’s Yard Dairy of London.

As well as the thriving retail business, George Mewes Cheese has built a reputation

as a leading wholesaler, supplying cheeses to prestigious Scottish hotels and restaurants.

These profitable stores are ideally positioned in affluent areas of both cities. George Mewes Edinburgh is located on Dean Park Street, in the vibrant area of Stockbridge while George Mewes Glasgow is situated on the cosmopolitan and eclectic Byres Road in the West End.

Having successfully navigated the Covid pandemic, and now generating consistently high sales in-store and online, George believes the time is right to pass over the reins to a new owner who can build on the current success.

The Orchard Bar Informal and friendly...

We offer a wide selection of wines, beers, gins and whisky. Our menu is varied and changes seasonally, all food is freshly made to order. Known for our Haggis fritters, Legendary Steak pie, Fish and Chips as well as our homemade selection of desserts - plus our children’s Menu for our younger guests.

“They take a lot of care to cater for all tastes; Tennents traditionalists aren’t forgotten but cask enthusiasts and higher-end beer fans will also find something to tempt them. The wine, gin and whisky lists are generous, as are the portions. There was a time when pub, purée and jus were not words you’d expect to find in the same sentence, but the kitchen team enjoy unleashing their finer skills on daily and seasonal specials.”

The Orchard Bar is an informal friendly traditional pub in Canonmills Edinburgh, near the Botanical Gardens East Gate.

The Orchard Bar is situated in Canonmills only a few minutes walk from the Botanic Gardens.

With a regularly changing and varied menu using locally sourced seasonal produce the orchard provides excellent classic meals with a modern touch. Whether it is one of our pub favourites such as Haddock & Chips or our legendary Steak Pies and Burgers to the more refined Fillet of Cod or Lamb rump dishes there is something for every palate. The Orchard also has vegetarian and vegan options as well as a gluten free and children`s menu available.

Please ask us if you need to see our gluten free menu or have any dietary requirements.

We have a wide range of drinks here at the Orchard. Beers, Wines, Gins, Whiskies, Rums, soft drinks and hot drinks. We have Ales like Deuchars on the pumps plus guest ales that change regularly. We also have a selection of single cask whiskies supplied by Cadenheads which are independently bottled in Campbeltown, for that extra special treat. Why not try our Highland Park 30 year old cask strength whisky for example or our 8 year old Springbank Sherry cask.

Cadenheads also supply us with our unique cask strength sipping rums. From the FourSquare distillery in Barbados we have an 11 year old and a 12 year old to try, and rums from Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad. Plus old favourites like Havana club from Cuba to Diplomatico from Venezuela.

How to make iced coffee

Iced coffee season is here — and we’re already dreaming of ways to make our favourite caffeine-fuelled, refreshing drink our own. Whether that’s mixing it with the nation’s favourite hazelnut and chocolate spread, throwing in some fresh mint or spiking it with a little booze, there’s only one way we’re getting through summer and that’s with iced coffee!

How do you make iced coffee?

It’s easy, really. All you need is a tall glass filled with ice, brewed coffee and some vanilla syrup (if you fancy). Mix it all up and there you have it! A decadent glass of homemade, no-fuss iced coffee.

If you really feel like pushing the boat out, you could make it using a shaker. Chuck all your ingredients in and shake, like a cocktail. Think of it like a non-alcoholic espresso martini!

What’s the difference between iced coffee and cold brew?

Iced coffee is, well, iced… coffee. It’s as simple as serving regularly brewed coffee over a glass full of ice. But if you want to get a little more technical, Lynsey says, “Iced coffee is made with espresso that’s brewed for around 25 seconds.”

Cold brew is a little less straightforward and requires a lot more time. Rather than simply serving regularly brewed coffee over ice, cold brew involves leaving course ground coffee steeped in cold water for a minimum of 12 hours.

The longer the coffee sits, the stronger (and tastier) the flavour.

Should you add sugar?

If you’re after a sweet kick, then yes. But it’s worth adding the sugary element in through syrup form (like vanilla or hazelnut syrup), especially if you’re adding it directly into cold coffee. This is because standard sugar granules won’t dissolve. If you’re wanting to use proper sugar, then dissolve it into your hot water beforehand.

Are freshly ground coffee beans a better choice?

Let’s face it, freshly ground coffee beans always taste better. But we’re not coffee snobs. So, if you’re in a rush or need that caffeine fix ASAP, there’s nothing wrong with using instant coffee.

What add-ins can you use?

Like anything, you can add your own spin on things. If you’re looking for something sweet, add a drop of vanilla syrup. You could even amp things up with a spoonful of ice cream (float-style or blended through, your choice).

Fancy something more indulgent? Add a couple teaspoons of cream.

What can I do to prevent my iced coffee from going watery?

To make sure your iced coffee doesn’t turn out to be a cold watery mess, try doubling down on the amount of coffee you’re using. Or, if you like, make your own coffee ice cubes. Simply make a batch of coffee, allow to cool, pour in an ice tray and freeze.

USEFUL NUMBERS

Council City of Edinburgh Council

0131 200 2000

Cleansing & Uplifts

0131 529 3030

Stair Lighting

0131 529 5757

Pest Control

0131 529 3030

Wheelie Bins

0131 529 3030

Granton Library 0131 529 5630

Utilities

Electricity

0845 272 7999

Gas (emergency)

0800 111 999

Scottish Water 0845 600 8855

Crime Police 0131 311 3131

Crimestoppers

0800 555 111

Citizens Advice 0131 332 9434

Hospitals

Western General Hospitals 0131 537 1000

Royal Victoria 0131 537 5000

New Royal Infirmary 0131 537 1000

Sick Kids 0131 537 0000

Transport Lothian Bus Enquiries 0131 555 6363

Edinburgh Airport 0870 040 0007

ADVERTISERS

Cullerton’s, Northwood, Mix1Radio, Boswall Dog Grooming, Diamond Clean, Edinburgh tile studio, George Bower Butcher’s, Jordan’s affordable plumbing, The Orchard, Kay’s Bar, Knots Rugs, Lee Mitchell Hairdressing, Cullertons, Real foods.

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