What is it? A new breed in Michelin star dining serving pretty as a picture food
Who would it suit? Lovers of relaxed fine dining
Location The Shore, Leith
Website www.heron.scot
The restaurant that gave Sam Yorke the accolade of ‘Scotland’s youngest chef to be awarded a Michelin star’. Heron had star quality from Day One, bringing with it a certain type of restaurant to the Shore that hadn’t been there before. There’s an easy-going Scandi feel about the place – and a simplistic approach to design through the décor and finishing touches. It’s a sign of the subtle consideration that’s placed on everything, from the service and surroundings to the wine list and dishes created in the kitchen. Each plate is a work of art, but it’s definitely not all style over substance. Simple in its form, the menu lists only the ingredients so there’s an element of surprise, mostly a delightful one, in how the ingredients are cooked and presented. The menu changes regularly with an absolute focus on seasonal produce Whatever is on the menu, you can expect a creative twist to the ingredients to allow the quality produce a chance to shine.
