Edinburgh Virgin Hotel give first look at luxury restaurant and bar
| Author | Katie Williams |
| Published date | 14 June 2022 |
| Publication title | EdinburghLive (Scotland) |
Nestled across two floors, Commons Club is designed to be a playful yet sophisticated environment for guests to eat, drink and relax in the heart of Edinburgh and will showcase contemporary Scottish seasonal cuisine using the freshest produce straight from Scotland's local larder for diners.
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Newly appointed Executive Chef, Steven Wilson, has created a menu that will cater to all tastes.
For starters, guests can enjoy an array of stunning dishes including;
* Ceviche with line-caught & cured wild seabass, shaved fennel, dill, nashi pear and green olive puree.
* Wagyu Tataki with Scottish wagyu beef "Tataki style", fried garlic, ponzu green onion puree and parsnip crisp.
* Risotto with Scottish farm spelt & barley risotto, baby morels, lightly-roasted almonds and shaved fresh summer truffle.
Moving onto mains, guests can choose between;
* Halibut with pan-seared Gigha halibut, confit aromatic farm seasonal vegetables in a light saffron and Shetland blue mussels velouté.
* Slow roast Perthshire chicken "dinner" with fondant potato, baby leek, morel mushrooms and fresh peas, crispy chicken and Pata Negra croquet, bread sauce, roast chicken jus and chive oil.
* Isle of Mull seaweed tortellini pasta filled with wild herb ricotta, clay oven-roasted artichoke, pea and feve etuvee, vegetarian parmesan air.
Guests can also explore a range of bespoke cocktails created with locality in mind, helping to bring a sense of Scotland into each of the flavours.
From a 'Breakfast in the Highlands' made with Glenfiddich 15 Single Malt Whisky, Brown Butter, Toasted Oat Amontillado Sherry, Heather Honey and Bittered Sling Kensington Aromatic, to a 'Queen Street' made with Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Martini Reserva Ambrato, Lemon, Celery Bitters and Islay mist, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Commons Club is situated within the brand-new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh located in the landmark India Buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town, a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle.
The finished pet-friendly hotel will feature 222 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and multiple dining and drinking outlets, all with their own unique space and distinct...
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