Episode 4 is all about that schiacciata, thinly sliced fixings, and hot honey! Kevin and Carlos geek out with Andy Mitchell and Chris Thompson, the dynamic duo behind Mootz General Store in Stockbridge. Mootz produces some of the most unforgettable and mouth watering sandwiches not just in Edinburgh but in the UK. As one random reviewer noted on TripAdvisor after tasting their first Mootz creation: this is “the best sandwich I had in my life (and I’m 61).” Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatFollow Mootz on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mootzgeneralstore
Among Edinburgh’s, and Scotland’s, most beloved chefs, Roberta Hall-McCarron sits down with Kevin and Carlos to talk about her chef origin story, how she splits her time across three - equally beautiful and must visit - restaurants (The Little Chartroom, Eleanore & Ardfern), and even her fast food order (true to form, it includes Irn-Bru).This was a true joy of a conversation - you can tell how much fun we had recording this chat by all the laughter - as well as an insightful look at what it takes to set up, run, and manage several restaurants. Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatRoberta's Links:https://www.instagram.com/chef_roberta_hallhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/the-changing-tides/roberta-hall-mccarron/9781739174033https://www.thelittlechartroom.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thelittlechartroomhttps://www.eleanore.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/eleanore_leithwalkhttps://ardfern.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/ardfern_edinburghLinks to the people, places, and restaurants mentioned by Roberta:Restaurants Near Me: Nearby McDonald’s Locations | McDonald’shttps://www.meatopia.co.uk/glasgow/home-glasgowhttps://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/burj-al-arab-jumeirahhttps://www.instagram.com/tom_kitchinThe Kitchin - our Michelin-starred restaurant in Leith, Edinburghhttps://www.instagram.com/shaunmccarron1https://www.instagram.com/mcneill.hamishhttps://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/https://thehawksmoor.com/locations/edinburghhttps://www.mirin.ukhttps://www.littlecapo.com
The man, the legend, Colin Hinds, whisky guru and proprietor of the Tipsy Midgie - which has been named Scotland’s best whisky bar in 2023, 2024, and 2025 - talks to Kevin and Carlos about his life, his career, and his connection and approach to ‘the water of life.’Visit www.tipsymidgie.com to learn about the bar and to book yourself in for one of their many whisky tastings and experiences (which are not to be missed). Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatGeneral Tipsy Midgie Links:Tipsy Midgie - The BEST Whisky Bar in Scotland for Whisky Tastings.https://www.instagram.com/tipsymidgiehttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyforagerTipsy Midgie Whisky Bar - Forever EdinburghLicensee Interview: Colin Hinds, Tipsy Midgie - DRAM ScotlandThe Distilleries and Bars mentioned by Colin:https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/cardhuhttps://www.auchentoshan.com/distillery-tours/experienceshttps://smws.com/whisky-club-membershipJohnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Experience Edinburgh | Princes Street | Johnnie Walker UK
In this first episode of Eating and Waiting to Eat, Kevin and Carlos sit down with Elizabeth Elliott and Sharif Gergis, the duo behind Mirin, the Asian-inspired bistro on Leith Walk that The Times described as “the most exciting, unique Asian-influenced restaurant in Edinburgh.” It’s a lively chat that details Elizabeth and Sharif’s origin story and Mirin’s evolution from ramen shop to the award winning institution it is today.Visit www.mirin.uk to learn more and make your bookings.Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatGeneral Mirin links: HOME | Mirin | Asian fusion small plates, dumplings, noodles, Leith, Edinburghhttps://www.instagram.com/mirinleithhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/mirin-restaurant-review-edinburghs-most-exciting-asian-restaurant-2dk2w2g0lSharif’s local Chinese takeaway in Glen Rothes:https://www.just-eat.co.uk/restaurants-mayflower-glenrothes/menuOmar’s Komugi Noodles (a Mirin supplier):https://www.instagram.com/komuginoodleshttps://www.instagram.com/yaoyao_noodlesAlternative Meats (a Mirin supplier):https://alternativemeats.co.ukElizabeth and Sharif’s Edinburgh Restaurant Recommendations:https://www.finandgrape.comhttps://ardfern.ukhttps://www.eleanore.ukhttps://stockbridgeeatinghouse.co.ukhttps://www.barryfish.co.ukhttps://albysleith.co.uk