Situated near the heart of Edinburgh University's main campus on South Bridge (opposite Chambers Street), Yocoko Noodle Bar is one of the most authentic Eastern eateries in the city.
Just one look in the restaurant, and the authenticity of the Noodle Bar is plain to see. at 12.30pm on a Friday afternoon, and the place is a hive of activity, 95% capacity in the 70+ seated restaurant with possibly 75% being of an Oriental heritage.
To me, this shows the quality of the food. A great place for an authentic experience.
With 20% off until 27th November is an offer you cannot miss out on.
Yocoko Noodle Bar is A-List recommended.
Friday 4 November 2011
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Monday 17 October 2011
Dan Wheldon - RIP
A Tribute To Dan Wheldon
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/15336899.stm
A hero and a gentleman
A-list salutes you
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/15336899.stm
A hero and a gentleman
A-list salutes you
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Hula Juice Bar
Imagine....lying on a beach in the Caribbean, sipping on a tasty ice cold smootie, full of the freshest ingredients. If you like the sound of that, head down to the Hula Juice Bar on West Bow, Grassmarket, for the finest in healthy eat in/take away food and drink in Edinburgh.
Today I tried the Betty Ford with Frozen yoghurt smootie, and the Nutty Professor milkshake! Both were outstanding, and are very good value for money!
Hula Juice Bar has an extensive sit in menu available with fresh soups, bagels and cakes on offer.
Well worth a look if smoothies are your thing!
Hula Juice Bar is A-List Recommended.
Today I tried the Betty Ford with Frozen yoghurt smootie, and the Nutty Professor milkshake! Both were outstanding, and are very good value for money!
Hula Juice Bar has an extensive sit in menu available with fresh soups, bagels and cakes on offer.
Well worth a look if smoothies are your thing!
Hula Juice Bar is A-List Recommended.
Kremola Fizz
Does anyone remember Cremola Foam? Well it's back! Under an alternative name, Kremola Fizz, it's exactly the same as the original!
You can add it to almost anything. A glass of water, ice cream, eat it with a spoon, it's the best thing to arrive on Lickety Splits shelves since the store opened!
At £3.80 for 100g it's well worth it, it brings back memories from my childhood, and I cannot get enough!
Reacquaint yourself with this classic at Lickety Splits on Jeffrey Street!
Kremola Fizz is A-List recommended.
You can add it to almost anything. A glass of water, ice cream, eat it with a spoon, it's the best thing to arrive on Lickety Splits shelves since the store opened!
At £3.80 for 100g it's well worth it, it brings back memories from my childhood, and I cannot get enough!
Reacquaint yourself with this classic at Lickety Splits on Jeffrey Street!
Kremola Fizz is A-List recommended.
Thursday 6 October 2011
Monday 3 October 2011
Sunday 2 October 2011
The Frape Alarm
Have you ever been 'Fraped'? Sounds a bit dodgy, but it's the term used to describe the act of having your Facebook account hacked by your mates.
Now, there is a solution....The Frape Alarm. It's an iPhone app that has been created by an Edinburgh based developer. Here's how it works....
It's very simple, The Frape Alarm app reacts to status updates, pages you like, friends you add etc so that when someone 'Frapes' your account, you are immediately notified to your device. The Frape Alarm stores all the information automatically so there is no need to set up tag words that you wouldn't normally use.
Check out the website www.frapealarm.com
Alternatively, go straight to the App store:
http://itunes.apple.com/uk/app/frape-alarm/id451896134?mt=8
The Frape Alarm is available on iTunes as of Monday 3rd October for £1.99
A-List Recommended
Now, there is a solution....The Frape Alarm. It's an iPhone app that has been created by an Edinburgh based developer. Here's how it works....
It's very simple, The Frape Alarm app reacts to status updates, pages you like, friends you add etc so that when someone 'Frapes' your account, you are immediately notified to your device. The Frape Alarm stores all the information automatically so there is no need to set up tag words that you wouldn't normally use.
Check out the website www.frapealarm.com
Alternatively, go straight to the App store:
http://itunes.apple.com/uk/app/frape-alarm/id451896134?mt=8
The Frape Alarm is available on iTunes as of Monday 3rd October for £1.99
A-List Recommended
Thursday 29 September 2011
Cuckoo's Bakery
Cuckoo's Bakery opened on Valentine's day of this year and has since become a talking point in the city. With a lunch menu available daily, and cupcakes to die for, this place is a must visit for all ages.
All the interior is locally sourced, and through the careful use of subtle tones in the tearoom, you are welcomed with a warmth that will make you want to stay for the day.
Each cupcake is made fresh every day. The bakers are on site from 4am every morning, to ensure freshness and to create their little drops of heaven. The frosting is hand crafted using a palette knife rather than piping from a bag, to create each unique cupcake.
There is a selection of their freshly baked cupcakes pictured below...
There is a home delivery service available, and a 10% discount on cupcakes to those who return to Cuckoo's Bakery with the empty box, in an attempt to do their bit for the environment. Home deliveries are done by push bike, by an environmentally friendly courier.
Go and visit Cuckoo's Bakery....
150 Dundas Street
EH3 5DQ
0131 556 6224
Check out the website www.cuckoosbakery.co.uk
Twitter: CuckoosBakery
Cuckoo's Bakery is A-List Recommended.
Raspberry and White Chocolate
The Bakery's best seller, the sponge is lighter than air, and the surprise you get when you cut through....let's just say, you'll need to try it yourself!
Black Bottom
What can I say? The layers in this treat are spectacular, in taste and consistency. Luxury in a cupcake.
Vanilla Vanilla
Mouthful, after mouthful of pure bliss, simple but sensationally effective.
This light and luxurious cupcake, stands to the be the best peanut, banana and chocolate chip treat in the world.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Ten Things That...Drive Me Up The Wall In A Bar.....
Here is a list of things in everyday life that annoy me.....
1. Customers who take forever to remember their order.
2. People in bars/clubs who insist on turning their shot glass upside down on the bar when they have finished.
3. Those people who have to use all the salt (even though you don't need it) when shooting Tequila, and spread it all over the bar top.
4. The clowns on the dancefloor that think they have moves....(Be nice!)
5. Morons who seem to forget that the mirrorball on the ceiling is not a pinata.
6. The annoying girl at the bar who tries to queue jump, and then is disappointed when she doesn't get served next.
7. The tools that think it's clever to order a drink, forget not to ask for no ice, then take the ice out of their glass and dispose of it on the floor....I want to slap them.
8. There's always one person that thinks the 'No Service In This Area' rule, doesn't apply to them.
9. The young students who cannot add £1.50 and £1.50....
10. And finally....the complete and utter fools, that get to the bar, order their drinks, and seem to forget that they need to pay for them using money - Total time wasters!
1. Customers who take forever to remember their order.
2. People in bars/clubs who insist on turning their shot glass upside down on the bar when they have finished.
3. Those people who have to use all the salt (even though you don't need it) when shooting Tequila, and spread it all over the bar top.
4. The clowns on the dancefloor that think they have moves....(Be nice!)
5. Morons who seem to forget that the mirrorball on the ceiling is not a pinata.
6. The annoying girl at the bar who tries to queue jump, and then is disappointed when she doesn't get served next.
7. The tools that think it's clever to order a drink, forget not to ask for no ice, then take the ice out of their glass and dispose of it on the floor....I want to slap them.
8. There's always one person that thinks the 'No Service In This Area' rule, doesn't apply to them.
9. The young students who cannot add £1.50 and £1.50....
10. And finally....the complete and utter fools, that get to the bar, order their drinks, and seem to forget that they need to pay for them using money - Total time wasters!
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Scoopz Wham Bar Milkshake
Who would have thought, that a Wham Bar, and freshly made ice cream, would go hand in hand to create a spectacular fusion?
Scoopz has made this possible by experimenting at great lengths. They have many flavours and ideas that make milkshakes so much more enjoyable and a refreshing change from the usual suspects.
A small shake will cost £2.70 and a large is £3.20 - well worth it!
Topped with whipped cream, the Wham Bar milkshake is a taste sensation that brings back memories of childhood. A must for any fan of milkshake or retro candy.
A-List recommended
Domino's Firenze Gourmet Pizza
This latest offering from Domino's Pizza, gives the chain a new and improved menu that was already bursting at the seams with delicious pies.
The Gourmet Range offers three new flavour combinations - Firenze, Florentine and Rustica. For this review, I selected the Firenze.
With lashings of Ventricina Salami, Pepperoni, and Peruvian Roquito peppers, the anticipation of flavours is more than enough to get the juices flowing.
On arrival, the aroma on lifting the lid was spectacular. The Firenze was exceptional. The sweetness of the peppers, was followed by a lovely heat that was perfectly balanced in time with the salami and pepperoni. Each mouthful was very moreish, and the satisfaction on eating the last slice coincided with a slight sadness that the box box was empty.
The Firenze clearly portrays Domino's hunger for quality and satisfaction to all their customers.
A quick thank you to Tanya and Gordon at Domino's Pizza for helping us out by providing the pizza for this review.
The Firenze Gourmet Range Pizza from Domino's is A-List recommended
The Gourmet Range offers three new flavour combinations - Firenze, Florentine and Rustica. For this review, I selected the Firenze.
With lashings of Ventricina Salami, Pepperoni, and Peruvian Roquito peppers, the anticipation of flavours is more than enough to get the juices flowing.
On arrival, the aroma on lifting the lid was spectacular. The Firenze was exceptional. The sweetness of the peppers, was followed by a lovely heat that was perfectly balanced in time with the salami and pepperoni. Each mouthful was very moreish, and the satisfaction on eating the last slice coincided with a slight sadness that the box box was empty.
The Firenze clearly portrays Domino's hunger for quality and satisfaction to all their customers.
A quick thank you to Tanya and Gordon at Domino's Pizza for helping us out by providing the pizza for this review.
The Firenze Gourmet Range Pizza from Domino's is A-List recommended
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Burgh Bakes - Homemade Gourmet Marshmallows
This morning whilst checking my Twitter feed, I happened to notice that I had an interesting new follower - @burghbakes
By total coincidence, I was in Lickety Splits inquiring about their Re-Launch party on Friday of last week - which I might add, was a tremendous success. Upon perusing some of the many new products they have to offer, I was recommended homemade marshmallows, which (as luck would have it) turned out to be none other, than the a fore mentioned Burgh Bakes.
After several minutes of contemplation, I decided that Millionaires Shortbread marshmallows was a good place to start. Having opened the packet, I was hit with an aroma that instantly had my taste buds tingling with anticipation.
With its delicate shortbread base, and luxuriously light mallow middle, topped with a sensational chocolate drizzle, this was a delight of the highest quality. For £3.60, per 100g, I can honestly say, that these sumptuous bite-size treats are well worth the money and certainly worth the trip to Lickety Splits.
For more information on the 'Marshmallow Lady', head to http://www.burghbakes.co.uk/
Burgh Bakes is A-List Recommended.
Friday 16 September 2011
Win A Fantastic Night Out
It's that time again.
Over the next week, I'd like some suggestions of bars, clubs, and pubs, that you think should be in Edinburgh's Top 10 socialising spots. Whether it be, a small quaint bar in the suburbs, or a busy nightclub in the city centre, I'd like you to tell me where to go for an evening/night out, and I'll take two lucky people with me On a night out at the end of the month of September.
The winners of this fantastic night out will be the people that suggest the best places to go in The City of Edinburgh, and this will be decided, based on three things...
1. Location
2. Value for money
3. General entertainment
It's as easy as that, so get voting!!!
A-List
Over the next week, I'd like some suggestions of bars, clubs, and pubs, that you think should be in Edinburgh's Top 10 socialising spots. Whether it be, a small quaint bar in the suburbs, or a busy nightclub in the city centre, I'd like you to tell me where to go for an evening/night out, and I'll take two lucky people with me On a night out at the end of the month of September.
The winners of this fantastic night out will be the people that suggest the best places to go in The City of Edinburgh, and this will be decided, based on three things...
1. Location
2. Value for money
3. General entertainment
It's as easy as that, so get voting!!!
alistedinburgh@gmail.com
A-List
Monday 12 September 2011
Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour
Opening only a matter of weeks ago, Scoopz Ice Cream is certainly a rival to the long standing S. Luca's that has dominated the city's love of frozen treats.
The shop is located on West Nicolson Street, only a matter of yards from the very popular Red Box Noodle Bar, and in the centre of the Edinburgh University community. With this in mind, the shop offers a unique collection of ice creams, milkshakes and waffles that will have you wanting more.
My selection this afternoon, combined the rather exciting Scottish Tablet, Kinder (Chocolate), and Oreo Biscuit in a large tub that cost £3, with smaller tubs and multiple sizes of cones available and many more flavours. From Vanilla, to Irn Bru, Lemon sorbet and Puff Candy, the list goes on and on.
Location is everything in this day and age, and I see great things to come for this local business. With iPads to be available on every table and interactive menus, this establishment is going to be the hottest place in town. Definitely a must for ice cream aficionados.
Check out their website http://www.scoopz-uk.com/
Scoopz is A-List Recommended
The shop is located on West Nicolson Street, only a matter of yards from the very popular Red Box Noodle Bar, and in the centre of the Edinburgh University community. With this in mind, the shop offers a unique collection of ice creams, milkshakes and waffles that will have you wanting more.
My selection this afternoon, combined the rather exciting Scottish Tablet, Kinder (Chocolate), and Oreo Biscuit in a large tub that cost £3, with smaller tubs and multiple sizes of cones available and many more flavours. From Vanilla, to Irn Bru, Lemon sorbet and Puff Candy, the list goes on and on.
Location is everything in this day and age, and I see great things to come for this local business. With iPads to be available on every table and interactive menus, this establishment is going to be the hottest place in town. Definitely a must for ice cream aficionados.
Check out their website http://www.scoopz-uk.com/
Scoopz is A-List Recommended
Lickety Splits Re-Opening
As reviewed before, Lickety Splits is the premier confectionery and candy stockists in Edinburgh. The shop has recently been taken over, and the new owners have good solid ideas that will have people flocking for miles to sample the delights of sugar coated heaven.
This Friday, the store is having a re-launch party with bubbly and plenty of candy. They will also be showing off their new and exclusive range of Danish salt liquorice, that will get your taste buds tingling. I had a sneaky sample this afternoon, and I can say that is definitely worth a look!
Check them out on Facebook and Twitter. LicketySplitsGa
A-List Recommended
This Friday, the store is having a re-launch party with bubbly and plenty of candy. They will also be showing off their new and exclusive range of Danish salt liquorice, that will get your taste buds tingling. I had a sneaky sample this afternoon, and I can say that is definitely worth a look!
Check them out on Facebook and Twitter. LicketySplitsGa
A-List Recommended
Friday 27 May 2011
Circus - Food, Arts, People
St. Mary's Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1SU
The Royal Mile showcases some of the most enticing eateries in the capital. The latest installment - Circus on St Mary's Street, specialising in combining locally sourced food with subtle International flavours.
The inviting aroma drags you in off the street and opens up the senses in this family and friends run cafe-come-art gallery, which shows itself as being a natural environment to enjoy a lazy afternoon or a business lunch. The relaxed atmosphere allows you to sit and enjoy food and drink without the pressure of other food establishments.
The selection and variety of delicacies on offer are a refreshing and welcome change for this spot in the capital for locals and tourists alike.
A-List Recommended
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Apple Vs. Microsoft
In a world where technology rules, the competition between Apple and Microsoft is hotting up!
The majority of businesses use technology as a way of storing records, payroll, EPOS etc. and this is where it becomes more and more difficult to choose which route to go down. Which of the two, provides you with what you are looking for, at a good price, that will survive all the advances in software updates etc. leaving you with very little to worry about?
Apple's Tablet PC the iPad, was and is the ultimate in technological advances in the last few years. Without a doubt, Apple have used their heads on this one. The iPad, for example, could easily have been brought to the market 4 or 5 years ago when the first iPhones were released, but of course, this would not have generated anywhere near the amount of sales and interest as it has done since its release in May 2010. With the recent release of the 2nd generation iPad (iPad 2), sales have again increased and Apple continue to build momentum as they gain more and more of he market share. Apple's next big release will be the ''iPhone 5'', but as per usual, very little has been said about this eagerly awaited product. Let's wait and see what happens.
As for Microsoft, their share in the market has dropped a little since Apples surge for supremacy has taken hold. Microsoft too have released touch screen PCs and mobile telephones to the market that rival Apple, more for the operating system than anything else. It's here that Microsoft begin to regain their hold. Most businesses will use Vista or Windows 7 as their operating system, as a result of most of their employees using similar at home for personal use, therefore reducing the need for training etc. I feel, that Apple's Operating System is easier to use but is a little more expensive which is another reason to stick with Microsoft.
Editing music, video, photographs is so much easier on Apple's Operating System, and the price is reflected accordingly. Also, Apple will not encounter as many problems as their rivals. Microsoft is so much more widely used that viruses etc are more common and therefore have more of an effect on PCs than Macs. Again, you do pay for this with apple, but it is worth the extra money.
Personally, I'm an Apple man. I always have been, and I probably always will be.
Apple is A-List Recommended. (It counts as one of your Five-a-day)
Sunday 22 May 2011
Saturday 21 May 2011
Red Box Revisited
Red Box Noodle Bar
West Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
So I thought it was about time I returned to my original blog review, and see how my favourite noodle bar had done in the last few months.
Well, for a start, There were plenty of happy diners. There was a queue of around 20 people as I entered the The Red Box, and every table in the place was taken. The buzz of the bar was electric, the talented chefs were on top of their game as they worked efficiently and continued to delight every single customer. I was only in the building for a matter of minutes as my food was prepared and delivered without fuss or compromise.
I have to say that I expected there to be a hype about the Red box, but having returned on many occasions, I had not seen that kind of vibe before. What a joy to see a small establishment such as this to seemingly be doing so well and thriving upon its local custom, as well as those from further afield.
As always, The Red Box Noodle Bar is A-List Recommended.
West Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
So I thought it was about time I returned to my original blog review, and see how my favourite noodle bar had done in the last few months.
Well, for a start, There were plenty of happy diners. There was a queue of around 20 people as I entered the The Red Box, and every table in the place was taken. The buzz of the bar was electric, the talented chefs were on top of their game as they worked efficiently and continued to delight every single customer. I was only in the building for a matter of minutes as my food was prepared and delivered without fuss or compromise.
I have to say that I expected there to be a hype about the Red box, but having returned on many occasions, I had not seen that kind of vibe before. What a joy to see a small establishment such as this to seemingly be doing so well and thriving upon its local custom, as well as those from further afield.
As always, The Red Box Noodle Bar is A-List Recommended.
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Chocolate Soup
Chocolate Soup has always intrigued me. I have heard a lot of good things about Chocolate Soup and I was not disappointed.
I ordered a White Chocolate Caramel which, in all honesty, was simply sublime. With lashings of whipped cream and caramel sauce covering the melted white chocolate, it was an intense flavour explosion as I burst through the layer of cream.
With a massive selection of chocolate variations available, the combinations and possibilities are endless. I will be returning in the near future to sample their pancakes and other chocolate delights.
Chocolate Soup is A-List recommended.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Monday 16 May 2011
New T-Shirts
It's OFFICIAL! The new A-List T-shirts are on their way!!
WHO WANTS ONE???
Sizes Small - Extra Large - £20 or £15 for Facebook and Twitter followers!
http://www.facebook.com/adam.pender/posts/210727975616512?ref=notif¬if_t=share_comment#!/pages/A-List/165567513501410
www.twitter.com/_alist_
Done.
WHO WANTS ONE???
Sizes Small - Extra Large - £20 or £15 for Facebook and Twitter followers!
http://www.facebook.com/adam.pender/posts/210727975616512?ref=notif¬if_t=share_comment#!/pages/A-List/165567513501410
www.twitter.com/_alist_
Done.
Jo Jo's Danish Bakery
Jo Jo's Danish Bakery
26 St Mary's Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1SU
This little gem recently opened little over a month ago, and there have been rave reviews from the locals so I felt it time to sample what Jo Jo's has to offer.
Jo Jo's is reported to be the only shop in Scotland to be Certified in Authentic Danish Pastry Production. This is an accolade that many aspire to but those in the past have fallen short.
With this in mind, I had high expectations on entering the quaint little cafe, and the aromas as you walk in are spectacular as they make your mouth water with anticipation. I ordered a custard Danish and Banana Muffin which were on display on the glass counter top, looking colourful and particularly appealing.
The muffin was sublime, very light and moist with a glorious banana frosting. A massive hit!
But onto the main event. The custard danish, a classic pastry that takes years of practice to get right. The pastry was elegant like no other, it was light and flaky, the perfect consistency, and the custard was of the highest quality! I was amazed at how the flavours were so simple but so effective and I will definitely be returning, with recommendations in hand!
Jo Jo's Danish Bakery is A-List Recommend
Red Bull Simply Cola
Red Bull Simply Cola is the latest offering from the Energy Drinks giants. It is made from 100% natural sources.
Served cold, this new brand of cola is extremely refreshing and with a very botanically brewed flavour, it has a taste sensation that makes you want more. With no excess caffeine to speak of, this cola drink is potentially a world dominating drink, although it has some work to do before taking on the likes of Pespsico and Coca Cola.
I, along with millions of others the world over, look forward to experiencing the new and exciting drinks range that Red Bull will throw at us and I will continue to support them as they discover new and exciting ways to keep us energised. Food for thought....Cherry flavoured Red bull.
Red Bull Simply Cola is A-List Recommended.
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