Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin, and his wife Michaela, are set to open a brand-new venue within a busy area of the city later this Spring.
'KORA by Tom Kitchin' is set to open in the Bruntsfield area and will be the chef's fourth Edinburgh and the Lothians venue, alongside The Scran & Scallie, The Kitchin, and The Bonnie Badger, located within in the coastal town of Gullane, in East Lothian.
The chef previously co-owned the Castle Terrace as well as the three aforementioned venues, but the announcement was made two years ago that the restaurant would not re-open.
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Now, Scotland's youngest Michelin Star winner, is opening a new venue in the heart of the city, which will present a passionate celebration of Scotland's land and sea.
The restaurant will replace the French bistro 'Southside Scran', which was also owned by Kitchin, but was forced to close due to flooding in 2020.
The name of the venue comes from Greek mythology as the 'Goddess of spring, flowers and vegetation'. It also represents chef Tom Kitchin's passion for working with the seasons. The name is also a tribute to new beginnings, the significance of nature and using the freshest produce available.
Kitchin will also work closely with dedicated local farmers and foragers, passionate growers and sustainable suppliers, with the restaurant taking a zealous approach to local and seasonal cooking, with menus to be revealed over the coming weeks.
The destination will include a stylish bar area for those seeking to enjoy a drink or lighter meal, and a 65-cover dining space.
Chef Tom Kitchin confirmed that some of his existing team would be taking on new and exciting opportunities at the forthcoming venue, while the restaurant group will also be creating several new jobs for the city, including front of house, bar and chef roles.
Chef Tom Kitchin explained; "I am thrilled to bring some great news to Edinburgh by introducing a new dining venue to the city. We are looking forward to bringing our Bruntsfield property back to life with a new concept, creating a genuine neighbourhood restaurant with a real sense of community.
"We want to give locals and visitors the chance to gather friends and family and experience a new dining destination, whether they want to catch up over a bottle of wine at the bar, enjoy a family lunch with the kids, or enjoy a relaxed evening meal, discovering some of the very best ingredients from across Scotland – there will be something for everyone.
"This new chapter is a really exciting one for our entire team and also for the city. We can’t wait to get back into the kitchen and start cooking some really fresh and exciting new dishes for our guests."
