Dick's, Frontiers Man and Kestin Hare, ALC in the unlikely event you're looking for jeans for your girlfriend, and Harvey Nichols if you don't have one where you are.

But to be honest if I were you I'd concentrate on the Fringe. Chin rubs all round.

Brendon Burns: Dumb White Guy at Liquid Room Annexe (9c Victoria Street, venue 276, 18:15 - 19:10) was good.

cheers andy! yeah, will definitely be focusing on the fringe - was 7 years since i last got up to one! pals have got quite a bit of us stuff booked up for us, just wouldn't mind a new pair of jeans if i get an hour or two's downtime.

will keep an eye out too re chin rubs

Went to a decent restaurant there last week - The Rabbit Hole. Also really enjoyed Mark Watson at the fringe

Off the top of my head….

Hula Juice Bar (a lot more than just juice)
Artisan Roast
Brew Lab
Peter's Yard
Baba Budan
Valvona & Crolla
Cairngorm Coffee
Edinburgh Larder
Black Medicine Coffee
Salt Cave
Salt Horse
Henderson's (vegetarian)
Cambridge Bar (burgers)

Nice to see Black Medicine still hasn't closed its doors. Used to be one of my main sources of caffeine during exam times.

Was there at the weekend, atmosphere with the final fringe weekend on was

Street performer juggling a chain-saw yesterday was pretty class, as were a few others I stood and watched over the weekend.

Went to Civerinos, overhyped by miles. Paper plates - fuck off. City Café breakfast was good for a full fry-up, recommended.

Definitely going to make effort next year after that first fringe experience.

Up for a few days shortly, anyone recommend places for decent food? either day or night time (not fine dining/small portions)

This place is great, good portion sizes:

https://scranandscallie.com

The concept is pub food from Michelin-starred chefs. There used to be a long waiting list but you might get lucky, book as far in advance as you can.

Well rated this place

http://www.davidbann.com

Cheers mate, went to wildfire last time i came and it was really good. Will have a look at the other two