* Read more about our re-opening plan and safety measures here. * As we ease out of lockdown, in-line with new guidelines, we are pleased to re-open The Kitchen’s Terrace for outside dining and we are scheduled to re-open indoor dining from 20th July. Enjoy our new menu here ~ we can’t wait to see you…
By Head Chef Colin Halliday Ingredients Makes 4-6 600g Scottish salmon fillet200g plain mashed potato (potato only!)Zest and juice of one lemon2 cloves of garlic – peeled and crushed2 tbsp of chopped plat leaf parsleyHandful of Panko breadcrumbs if requiredSea salt (I use Maldon) and freshly ground black pepper4 – 6 medium sized free range…
By Head Chef Colin Halliday Ingredients Serves 8-10 200g best quality plain chocolate (at least 72% cocoa solids)200g unsalted butter140g caster sugar8 egg yolks8 egg whites For the caramel sauce: 300ml double cream85g unsalted butter100g muscovado sugar To serve: Crème fraîche and honeycomb to serve Method Preheat your oven to 145c and lightly butter a…
By Head Chef Colin Halliday Ingredients Serves one 2 x potato sconesCouple of glugs of Scottish rapeseed oil2 x cubes of unsalted butter (I use Graham’s)100g baby spinachSea salt and freshly ground black pepper (I use Malden’s sea salt)2 x large, fresh free-range eggsAbout 50ml shop bought hollandaise sauce (we make our own at RY,…
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to thank all the wonderful mums in our lives and treat them to a memorable day out in the stunning and tranquil surroundings of Restoration Yard in Dalkeith Country Park. An inspirational shopping, food and wellbeing destination, Restoration Yard is the ideal place to really make a day of…
As head chef at The Kitchen at Restoration Yard, Colin Halliday knows how to get the best out of every steak. Maybe you missed a most-sought after table at one of our popular Steak Nights at The Kitchen? Well enjoy Colin’s top tips on how to cook the perfect steak… What’s your favourite cut of…
PLACES TO EAT AROUND DALKEITH: Just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh is the Midlothian town of Dalkeith. Away from the hustle of the city, Dalkeith and its surrounding areas offer some pretty cool places to eat with family or friends. Whether it’s a child-friendly restaurant you’re hunting down or a romantic eaterie, here’s our round-up…
BRUNCH: saver of the late risers, an overindulgence the night before or simply to settle a grumbly tummy and help set you up for the day, we love a good brunch here at Restoration Yard. In and around Edinburgh we’re spoilt for choice so we asked our friends, family, colleagues (and sampled a few ourselves -…
With a CV including stints at Gleneagles, Edinburgh’s The Caledonian Hotel and as Nick Nairn’s executive head chef, Colin Halliday arrives at Restoration Café with as much pedigree as the produce he cooks. We caught up with the new head chef at Restoration Café to discuss passion, produce and provenance… FIVE MINUTE INTERVIEW: COLIN HALLIDAY…
The Scot was the first person to ever feature on a commemorative bottle of Coca Cola. Legendary artist Bob Dylan revealed that ‘A Red, Red Rose’ by Burns is his source of greatest creative inspiration. It is claimed that Michael Jackson’s smash hit Thriller was inspired by the Tam O’Shanter poem. One of Burns most…
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The safety of our customers and colleagues is our number one priority. We are delighted to be gradually re-opening with safety measures in place. See our latest update here.
