A breakdown of some affordable wines to enjoy on your romantic date night
At times it can be difficult to select a good yet affordable wine for a romantic date. If you’re in the mood for white wine, try Mas Buscados’ Macabeo sobre…
Our resident wine expert reviews an affordable Tesco red wine
Despite the hype behind dry January, I have started 2019 with the intention of reviewing wines that don’t surpass the student budget. Often as a student, it is hard to…
Review: Melon Bay Smoothie Bar
Nestled in the midst of Clerk Street is Edinburgh’s latest addition to the smoothie scene. Having opened to the public on Monday 26 November, Melon Bay is a fresh new…
Restaurant Review: The Urban Fox
Entering under an outstretched purple canopy into the small cafe area, which doubles as a welcome hall, we were encountered by an ambiance that would provide an atmospheric backdrop to…
The Student’s guide to grooming products
As Game of Thrones predicted, Winter is coming. This is the time of year that can be tough on sensitive skin, encouraging eczema to flare up and skin to dry…
The Student visits Eco Larder: Edinburgh’s first zero-waste shop
On November 20, Edinburgh saw the opening of its first zero-waste supermarket. Hidden away in Haymarket (200 Morrison Street to be precise) is The Eco Larder. This gem of a…
The Student’s top podcasts picks for mental health awareness week
It is 2018 and if you don’t have a NYT best-selling book or a Youtube channel, you’re hosting a podcast. Without the production costs, network dependency, and scripted nature of…
Nigella Lawson at The Queen’s Hall on her book tour
Ms Lawson was in top form at The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh last month on a book tour for the 20th anniversary of her debut cookbook, How to Eat. The…