calendar at Christmas, birthdays, funerals and, most significantly, on the 17th of June, the day of independence. Families and neighbours assemble outdoors under the day-long sunlight of summer, each bringing their own delicious contributions of traditional fare or specialist inherited recipes that promise the delight of appreciation and endless reminiscing. On that day, countless ‘cake buffets’ emerge in the community houses of smaller towns and the countryside where people of all ages come together, enjoy an assortment of home made cakes and pastries and emerge themselves in deep, meaningful conversations about serious topics such as the weather.
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Drekkutimi - Time for T By Sola Jonsdottir & Eoin Carey

The scent of fresh baking has long been part of a tradition of soothing the Icelandic people coming in from the glacial cold. Warm odours of sugar and cardamom, from the busy heat of the ovens, meet with the frost and darkness of winter with a welcoming glow, for the guests of Drekkutimi. This Icelandic teatime demands an almost infinite assortment of cakes, breads, sweet buns and biscuits, which are all baked and served around the table with coffee or milk. A relaxed gathering in the home or a formal celebration, Drekkutimi takes place along the

 

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The LOT bistro is a great place to enjoy anything from that first caffeine fix of
the day to an intimate evening meal in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. 

"The Lot is a colourful, unassuming cafe-cum-restaurant with a lot of charm.
People come at all hours of the day, drinking coffee, studying or enjoying
some wholesome not-for-profit fare. This place has a community feel that's rarely achieved this close to the city centre."
The LIST Eating and drinking guide 2008

We lay emphasis on providing freshly prepared food, locally sourced where
possible, and good service at an affordable price.

Opening times
Monday to Saturday 11am - late (last orders 9.30pm)
Sunday 12 noon - 6pm

Kids at The LOT
Children are very welcome at The LOT and we can provide smaller sized portions
of any dish on our menu. Baby changing facilities are available

Reservations 0131 225 9924

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