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Family reunion dinner orders at Chinatown Brasserie

 

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A friend recommended I check out Makars Mash Bar while I’m still in Edinburgh. I didn’t quite know what to expect — except to note that the mash is definitely the star of the show.

 

I ordered iced coffee, they had none, and I didn’t want to perform my coffee + ice cube show here. They gave me a cup of regular coffee.

 

I love how the drinks menu is divided into “delightful alcohol drinkies” and “Grow up alcohol-free drinks,” with many alcohol-free options that didn’t look like an after thought. I tried the Cloudy Lemonade. It’s decent. What I liked is the menu notes, which promises “naturally sweetened with fruit juice with no added sugar.”

 

For the mains, I asked the waiter what she likes, and she picked the beef shoulder with gravy, with the mild smoked applewood cheese mash. The beef shoulder was braised til very tender — it fell apart on its own. The star of the show was definitely the mashed potatoes. They’re infused with rich creamy cheese with a kick of smoke.

 

If I have my way, I do prefer my mash to have some small uneven chunks and some skin, but that’s something that no one serves so this is not really a complaint. Compared the regular mash served in other places, I like it a lot.

 

I finished the meal with a lovely sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream and with butterscotch Sauce.

 

Full order

 

1. Crown of slow cooked beef shoulder with a rich horseradish infused gravy. Braised until tender, this prime Aberdeen Angus certified Scotch Beef breaks apart effortlessly. The rich dark gravy is infused with horseradish for that warming satisfying glow. 21 GBP.

2. Mild smoked applewood cheese mash. Traditional farmhouse pale cheese, with a delicate smoky flavor and a lovely smooth texture. Mild in taste.

3. Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce. A traditional Scottish steamed dessert consisting of dates, combined with a sticky sponge which is covered in butter-scotch sauce. served with vanilla ice cream. It’s a true Scottish classic and may contain traces of nut. 7 GBP.

4. Coffee. 2 GBP.

5. Cloudy Lemonade. Refreshing, crisp & zesty & is best with our Chicken or Beef mains. 3.5 GBP.

 

36 GBP.

 

Makars Mash Bar

9-12 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN

Google / 4.8 (6,109)·££

 

makarsmash.com

IG: @makarsmashbar

 

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Crown of slow cooked beef shoulder with a rich horseradish infused gravy / Makars Mash Bar, Edinburgh / SML.20240807.R8.08170

 

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce / Makars Mash Bar, Edinburgh / SML.20240807.R8.08178

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Great hairstylist. Rephrase... HOT hair-stylists!

 

Perez Galdos 3, 28004 Madrid

91 523 36 49

www.juanpordios.com

 

Manuela Malasana 26, 28004 Nadrid

91 591 76 02

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Edinburgh Pano from Princes Street. In the center is the Princes Street Gardens, a public park spanning over 37 acres and located in the heart of Edinburgh.

 

On the left, the equestrian statue is the Royal Scots Greys Monument. It commemorates the bravery and sacrifices of the Royal Scots Greys, a distinguished cavalry regiment that served in various conflicts, notably the Second Boer War.

 

The buildings to the left across the gardens is the Edinburgh Old Town, a historic and culturally rich area that represents the heart of Scotland’s capital. It’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

 

To its right is the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (with all the flags), an outdoor area located at the entrance of the Edinburgh Castle.

 

The Edinburgh Castle on the right is one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, perched atop Castle Rock and overlooking the city of Edinburgh.

 

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2024-08-07

 

Edinburgh Pano from Princes Street / SML.20240807.R8.08136-08148.Pano.E1

I spent five days in Helsinki at the end of my month of Europe. I went there, mostly, to see a show of Alexander Aristoteles — someone I met originally from LinkedIn, randomly, because I responded to an equally random post.

 

Titled “Conversational Semi-Self Portrait,” this show / performance art / idk-what-to-call this is a “thing” where you would sit with Alex to have a conversation on the streets of Helsinki. At the end of it, Alex sets up his analog camera on a tripod in front of you, give you the remote release, and let you take a self portrait of yourself.

 

I arrived at Narinkkatori Square around 5pm on August 14, 2024 — during the Helsinki Night of the Arts. I saw that Alex already had everything setup, and was talking to a man. I waited patiently and took a few photos while they talked to each other. There was a line.

 

Alex saw me, and told me that very sadly, his camera was malfunctioning, and must thus end the show early.

 

“Would you still like to chat anyway?” He asked. I said, “Of course. This sounds like fun.” I offered to let him use my camera to take my photo at the end of our chat.

 

“But you must press the button. Do you have a remote?” Why, of course I do. The brilliance of modern digital camera is that I could use my phone as a remote. No more release cable, baby!

 

He reminded me that I could only take ONE photo. One. The age of digital photography meant that one is so hard. I took it. I completed the event as a participant. I processed the photo.

 

We talked about many things — things that I probably should never write about. I have always enjoyed our conversations. They are always very real.

 

I tend to avoid talking to people because I tend to say what I think without edits. I learned that I really shouldn’t be doing a lot of that — the right to say anything is sometimes highly discouraged by my logical brain.

 

Alex would always tell me to just say what I want to say — it’s almost like a dare. It’s hard to believe that when we met for his “thing” that night in Helsinki, it was only the second time I saw him in person. We did have extensive chats on various apps. He is one of the people who have been on the receiving end of my essay-length messages — but who actually read it and answered. I don’t know if you know how rare that is.

 

Conversational Semi-Self Portrait

Alexander Aristoteles

2024-08-15

Helsinki Nights of the Arts

 

“Take a seat next to me. Let’s encounter the moment and converse with each other. Before we depart, we’ll share the creation of an analogue photographic portrait of you.”

 

More info: www.alexanderaristoteles.com/conversational-semiself-port...

Untitled Skilllessness is dedicated to Erotocrat (NYC)

 

I bought the LensBaby 3.0 two years ago and I still don't know *how* to use it!

I spent five days in Helsinki at the end of my month of Europe. I went there, mostly, to see a show of Alexander Aristoteles — someone I met originally from LinkedIn, randomly, because I responded to an equally random post.

 

Titled “Conversational Semi-Self Portrait,” this show / performance art / idk-what-to-call this is a “thing” where you would sit with Alex to have a conversation on the streets of Helsinki. At the end of it, Alex sets up his analog camera on a tripod in front of you, give you the remote release, and let you take a self portrait of yourself.

 

I arrived at Narinkkatori Square around 5pm on August 14, 2024 — during the Helsinki Night of the Arts. I saw that Alex already had everything setup, and was talking to a man. I waited patiently and took a few photos while they talked to each other. There was a line.

 

Alex saw me, and told me that very sadly, his camera was malfunctioning, and must thus end the show early.

 

“Would you still like to chat anyway?” He asked. I said, “Of course. This sounds like fun.” I offered to let him use my camera to take my photo at the end of our chat.

 

“But you must press the button. Do you have a remote?” Why, of course I do. The brilliance of modern digital camera is that I could use my phone as a remote. No more release cable, baby!

 

He reminded me that I could only take ONE photo. One. The age of digital photography meant that one is so hard. I took it. I completed the event as a participant. I processed the photo.

 

We talked about many things — things that I probably should never write about. I have always enjoyed our conversations. They are always very real.

 

I tend to avoid talking to people because I tend to say what I think without edits. I learned that I really shouldn’t be doing a lot of that — the right to say anything is sometimes highly discouraged by my logical brain.

 

Alex would always tell me to just say what I want to say — it’s almost like a dare. It’s hard to believe that when we met for his “thing” that night in Helsinki, it was only the second time I saw him in person. We did have extensive chats on various apps. He is one of the people who have been on the receiving end of my essay-length messages — but who actually read it and answered. I don’t know if you know how rare that is.

 

Conversational Semi-Self Portrait

Alexander Aristoteles

2024-08-15

Helsinki Nights of the Arts

 

“Take a seat next to me. Let’s encounter the moment and converse with each other. Before we depart, we’ll share the creation of an analogue photographic portrait of you.”

 

More info: www.alexanderaristoteles.com/conversational-semiself-port...

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