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Eating and Waiting to Eat

Kevin Rivers and Carlos Miranda
Edinburgh
Tipsy Midgie
Whiskey
Scotland
Disney
Culinary School
Cardo Distillery
Scottish Cuisine
Food Pairing
Hospitality
The Palmerston
Sabzi
Mirin
Mimi's Bakehouse
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Pomelo (restaurant)
Covid-19
Indian Cuisine
Scottish Influence
Fortitude Coffee

Eating and Waiting to Eat is a podcast celebrating the dynamic food scene of Edinburgh, Scotland. The show chronicles the chats of co-hosts Kevin Rivers and Carlos Miranda with the people behind the restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that make their adoptive home a special city for food and drink.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes17Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Halfway through Season 2 of the show and things just keep cooking! This latest episode tells the story of one of the brightest gems in the Edinburgh food scene, the family-run Michelin starred, Timberyard (along with its two sister restaurants: Montr... more

Barry is the Scottish word for ‘good,’ and it couldn’t be more apt for this episode. Barry Bryson, the chef and restauranteur behind the beloved Leith based Barry Fish, is a good guy, who gives one hell of a good interview! Carlos, Kevin, and Barry h... more

Writer, cook, mum, traveler, entrepreneur, and just all around wonderful human, Jess Elliott Dennison joins Kevin and Carlos for a special episode of Eating and Waiting to Eat. Jess takes us an engaging and entertaining tour through her many food-rel... more

The youngest guest that Carlos and Kevin have welcomed to the show needs little to no introduction. Jun Au is the patron and head chef behind Pomelo, a stunning modern Chinese restaurant that uses the finest of Scottish ingredients. Pomelo is located... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Bryson
Chef and owner of Barry Fish in Leith
Barry Fish
Episode: Episode 14: Barry Bryson, Barry Fish
Jess Elliott Dennison
A multi-hyphenate food entrepreneur with Elliott's Cafe/Studio, author, and festival partner
Elliott's Cafe/Studio, Edinburgh
Episode: Episode 13: Jess Elliott Dennison, Elliott's
Jun Au
Chef Patron at Pomelo
Pomelo, Edinburgh
Episode: Episode 12: Jun Au, Pomelo
Stuart Ralston
Chef and restaurateur behind the Aizle Hospitality Group
Aizle Hospitality Group
Episode: Episode 11: Stuart Ralston, The Aizle Hospitality Group
Jenny Niven
CEO of the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Episode: Side Quest II: Jenny Niven, Edinburgh International Book Festival
Adele Conn
Food blogger and influencer
TartanSpoon
Episode: Side Quest I: Adele Conn, TartanSpoon Blog
James Clarke
Owner/Founder of Sotto
Sotto, Stockbridge Edinburgh
Episode: Episode 9: James Clark, Sotto
Ashley Harley
Daughter of Mimi's Bakehouse founders, key Mimi's executive
Mimi's Bakehouse
Episode: Episode 8: Ashley Harley, Mimi’s Bakehouse & Nami
Rachel Palumbo
Co-owner of Hey Palu and Chancho
Hey Palu, Chancho
Episode: Episode 7: Alex Palumbo & Rachel Bailey Palumbo, Hey Palu & Chancho

Hosts

Kevin Rivers
Host of Eating and Waiting to Eat (with Edinburgh focus)
Carlos Miranda
Co-host of Eating and Waiting to Eat (Edinburgh food scene)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • A must listen for Edinburgh residents or visitors

    I’ve loved listening to this series and getting to know more about some of my favourite eating and drinking spots in town, so interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evie Beavie
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Best Edinburgh Food Podcast

    Enthusiastic and insightful conversations with Edinburgh’s best food and drink providers. Carlos and Kevin really, really know their subject and are very entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenny in Edinburgh
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Interesting and entertaining...fun food stories that help me with my dinner plans what's not to love! Only podcast like it in Edinburgh ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duisdalebeag
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Unique

    Nothing like it around! Love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arpstulm
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5 stars

    My new best friend for weekend plans in my beautiful home of Edinburgh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EH7LW
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Engaging conversations with Edinburgh's best food and drink providers, very entertaining
A unique, must-listen for dinner-planning inspo and Edinburgh spots
Hosts know their subject and keep it entertaining and insightful

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Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#51
Spain/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#105
Russia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#187
Ireland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 11: Stuart Ralston, The Aizle Hospitality Group
Q: How did Michelin stars factor into your motivation, and what changed when Lyla earned two stars?
Stars became a personal milestone and validation of years of hard work; after Lyla, the focus shifted from chasing stars to refining the product and experience, with growth driven by the team and brand rather than a single accolade.
Episode 11: Stuart Ralston, The Aizle Hospitality Group
Q: What sparked your desire to open your own restaurant and start a group like Aizle?
A strong influence from New York and a belief in creating a stripped-back, ingredient-led dining concept shaped by personal experiences and a determination to do it without a fixed ceiling.
Episode 8: Ashley Harley, Mimi’s Bakehouse & Nami
Q: What were the hardest challenges hospitality has faced recently?
Ashley and the hosts describe rising costs, staffing pressures, and the need to adapt business models, with emphasis on staying true to their identity while exploring efficiencies and new formats like the Nami project.
Side Quest I: Adele Conn, TartanSpoon Blog
Q: If you have a friend in town, where are you taking them to eat?
Adele would take them to Fingal for creme brulee porridge, then a chocolate and whisky tasting at Tipsy Midgie, and a dinner at Ardfern, with a playful nod to always getting the pie.
Episode 12: Jun Au, Pomelo
Q: What role does the host's wife play in Pomelo's marketing and operations?
She handles SEO, rotas, and supports overall business operations; her involvement reflects the couple's shared management approach and the importance of marketing in modern restaurants.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eating and Waiting to Eat

What is Eating and Waiting to Eat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on Edinburgh's food and beverage scene through candid conversations with restaurant owners, chefs, bar operators, roasters, and other hospitality professionals. Episodes spotlight entrepreneurial journeys, menu development, staff culture, community impact, and the operational realities of running small to mid-sized venues in a competitive city. Sponsorships, festival rhythms, and shifts in hospitality–from cost pressures to staff welfare–are part of the ongoing narrative, offering listeners practical industry insights and a strong sense of place. A notable edge is how guests from diverse segments—from fish-focused eateries to Pan-Asian concepts and specialty coffee—are framed within Edinburgh's interconnected dining e... more

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Recent guests on Eating and Waiting to Eat include:

1. Barry Bryson
2. Jess Elliott Dennison
3. Jun Au
4. Stuart Ralston
5. Jenny Niven
6. Adele Conn
7. James Clarke
8. Ashley Harley

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