Edinburgh has been named as the first location outside of London to get its own Duck & Waffle after it was confirmed the acclaimed restaurant will be bringing its unique brand of dining to St James Quarter this winter.
The much-anticipated launch will see the iconic restaurant opening at the entrance on St James Crescent, above a bustling Register Square, with Scots diners able to enjoy the inimitable ‘gastro diner’ experience for the first time.
The Duck & Waffle team say they will provide guests with a "playful and vivacious dining experience" from early morning to late night, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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With a menu created around the brand’s namesake dish; Duck & Waffle, made with crispy leg confit, fried duck egg and a mustard maple syrup, the exciting new restaurant will offer new dishes showcasing a blend of the brand’s signature, innovative executions made with the very best, Scottish sourced ingredients developed exclusively for Edinburgh.
Highlights include the specially created for Scotland Deep Fried Haggis Bar crafted with a rich layering of ox cheek, haggis and duck fat caramel and served with a side of Bovril.
As well as the innovative Spicy Ox Cheek Doughnut with apricot jam and smoked paprika sugar and the hugely popular Whole Roasted Chicken with Ratte potatoes, wild mushrooms and truffle.
Vegetable-forward dishes include Pulled Aubergine with lyonnaise onions, goat’s curd and chervil and the Hispy Cabbage with miso brown butter, caperberries, and crispy shallots.
Inventive desserts, including the mouthwatering Sticky Toffee Waffle with butterscotch caramel sauce and clotted cream, will also be on offer.
Duck & Waffle brand founder, Shimon Bokovza, said: " We are proud to be opening our doors in Edinburgh bringing our top quality, memorable gastronomic dining experience to Scotland.
“Edinburgh is a globally recognised destination renowned for its diverse culinary offering, which made it the ideal location for opening our first UK venture outside of London – we can’t wait to welcome locals and world travellers alike.”
Inside the imaginative 8400 square foot space, guests can choose to dine at one of the chef counters, at spacious tables in the main dining room or within one of two individually designed private dining rooms; The Whisky Room with its charred timber walls, rich amber tones and copper accents (for up to 10 guests), and The Nest, with its feather and lace chandeliers and colourful nod to the golden duck bill - reflected through yellow upholstery (for up to 14 guests).
The Duck & Waffle team say their "whimsical, light-hearted spirit" shines through design features including multi-coloured plumage and oil paintings of duck personalities, with subtle to nods to Scotland including abstracted tartans and locally-produced porcelain floor tiles and handsome copper finishes – which they say is an ode to Whisky stills.
As an added touch, the washrooms pay homage to Edinburgh’s infamous haar, depicting either dawn or dusk through ombre tonal walls and floors.
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