First Meetup of the Year at First Coast

First, a big thanks to everyone who sent me restaurant suggestions and website links. I'm keeping them all for future meetups, so if I haven't picked yours this time, I'm sure it will come up at some point.

This month's pick claims to be 'Modern Scottish Cuisine' but it seems more like a mix of many styles. There's something for everyone here at around 15-20 pounds for two courses.

www.first-coast.co.uk

West Edinburgh wasn't a dining hotspot, but charming, inviting, delicious First Coast is one of the establishments that have been changing that. A comfy toddle from Haymarket station, First Coast is quite an intimate, relaxed shop front restaurant done out the blues and greys of the sea, with rough hewn centre wall and super smart detailing. The frequently-changing modern Scottish menu lists meat and fowl as well as fish. Starters include very tender marinated squid, soy and sesame salad, mains include spicy grilled chicken breast with homemade sweet chilli sauce and coconut rice, and sweets include deep fried jam sandwich with vanilla ice cream- seriously. Short, thoughtful wine list, good vegetarian choices and warm service.