ADVERTORIAL
Henderson’s
Dining in Henderson’s has long been one of the quintessential
Edinburgh experiences and this year that experience got even
better with the launch of three major new ventures.
In August their old offices on Thistle Street Lane were
transformed into a purpose built gallery devoted to major
shows of the best in contemporary art. Their Christmas Show,
opening on 10 December, offers unique art for that special
someone – or maybe even for you.
The Janet Henderson Gallery opened in November; an
exhibition space dedicated to the memory of the founder of the
restaurant. And that same month Henderson’s started a ‘artist-
IrIs
in-residence’ scheme with their first artist Jamie Stone already
Iris is a low key yet stylish boutique restaurant boasting a
picking up a Scottish BAFTA.
myriad of dining options all of which are refreshingly affordable
And of course, Henderson's still offers delicious vegetarian
for its city centre location.
food from the legendary restaurant, the intimate bistro or, for
The unassuming entrance gives way to an interior of plain
those in a hurry, the fantastic deli counter in their shop.
wooden tables, leather stools and banquette seating, against a
backdrop of silk panelled walls and low lighting.
There’s a modern European menu on offer with a definite
Mediterranean influence. Try the seared scallops with Bierce
ham, £7.90, the seven sizzling prawns cooked with garlic, chilli
and fresh coriander or the steamed mussels in a rich creamy
sauce with basil, bacon and toasted pine nuts; great value at
only £4.90. For mains there are the likes of rib eye steak with
black pepper and a squeeze of lemon, £13.90, or roasted
chicken supreme stuffed with langoustines, £13.20. To satisfy
your sweet tooth, the chocolate truffle torte with cream, £4.20,
is a rich treat or the old favourite sticky toffee pudding with
vanilla pod ice cream at £3.90. The perfect spot for business or
The Henderson Gallery pleasure, lunch or dinner.
KAKAo BY K
Kakao by K is the perfect box of treats for Christmas boutique
shopping whether treating someone special or yourself.
The range of cherry picked, hot Scandinavian designers is
impressive. Many can’t be found anywhere else in the UK so
there’s no chance of matching dresses this year. The kitsch
accessories make the ideal gift from leather handbags to
leather gloves to statement umbrellas. And the range of hand-
made jewellery, Design by K, will finish off any outfit or make
someone’s Christmas complete. The countdown to Christmas
is well and truly on and Kakao by K hasn’t forgotten that it’s
a time for giving – so there’s an advent calendar of treats on
offer until Christmas Eve. Pop along now to find out what’s on
Kakao by K offer today.
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