A new restaurant is set to open its doors on Edinburgh's West End this July.
Championing whole-animal cooking, neighbourhood restaurant The Palmerston will be focusing on all things sustainable when it comes to its dishes.
The first-time venture for duo Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon, will see every part of the animal used, including largely forgotten cuts, to create an explorative menu.
Working directly with Scottish farmers, the team will source responsibly-reared meat that will be fully prepped - from nose to tail - by The Palmerston team.
Partnerships with local vegetable growers and fruit producers will see the menu feature must-try dishes for vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike.
Dishes served up at the Palmerston Place eatery will include grilled East Neuk mutton chops with turnips and bacon, gnocchi with braised greens, chilli and creme fraiche and whole grilled mackerel with white beans, spinach and Pernod.
Including an in-house bakery and coffee shop, freshly baked bread and pastries will be served daily alongside coffee from Edinburgh’s own Obadiah Coffee.
Having worked in some of London’s top restaurants, Lloyd Morse will lead the kitchen and butchery team.
He said: “Originally from Australia, I’ve spent the last fifteen years traveling the world, working in some incredible kitchens. I’m proud that Edinburgh will be home to James and I’s first restaurant.
“Our aim is to bring something new to the city’s renowned dining scene. Whole-animal cooking is at the heart of this - it cuts out food waste so is better for the environment and enables us to really honour the time, effort and dedication that went into rearing it.”
James Snowdon, formerly of Fulham’s award-winning The Harwood Arms, will be the general manager. He said: “Returning to my home city to open our first restaurant was only natural.
“We’re working hard to create our vision of the ultimate neighbourhood restaurant. A bustling coffee shop, fresh bread being baked daily, an incredible wine selection, and a completely relaxed dining experience.
“Preparing to launch The Palmerston in the midst of a pandemic has been no mean feat, but we can’t wait to open the doors and welcome our first diners.”
With a bar stocked with local spirits and beers, the 60-cover restaurant will be set in a former 19th-century bank.
You can follow The Palmerston as they prepare for opening this July on Instagram here.
