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BiteFeb2011:Layout 1 27/1/11 18:42 Page 33– 0131 668 2868.Sister restaurant, Hellers Kitchen, is a bright,modern bistro in the heart of the Southside.Chef Richard Heller cooks up a storm in thekitchen – from American style pancakes toperfectly cooked steaks and daily changingfresh fish dishes. For a quick bite, try one oftheir special recipe stonebaked pizzas. Theiron-site bakery delivers the perfect midafternoonpick-me-up of cupcakes, scones anddelicious desserts. Open all day from 8.30am(Sat 9am & Sun 10am). 15 Salisbury Place– 0131 667 4654,www.hellerskitchen.co.ukA Room In The Town, A Room InThe West End, A Room In Leith– Scottish bistro, BYOW optional.Open for lunch and dinner.In Town, 18 Howe Street – 0131 225 8204,The West End, 26 William Street– 0131 226 1036,In Leith 1c Dock Place – 0131 554 7427.Stac Polly – One of Edinburgh’s originalrestaurants for authentic Scottish food andatmosphere; now in its 21st year. Tasteful,traditional décor such as stonewalls, Antafurnishings and thistles combine withflickering candles, crisp linen and twinklingglasses to give a truly Scottish experience.Expect a menu of exciting interpretations ofmodern and traditional cuisine. Private roomsavailable and outdoor facilities in Dublin St.Open 7 days.29-33 Dublin St – 0131 556 22318-10 Grindlay St – 0131 229 540538 St Mary’s St – 0131 557 5754SpanishListingsIggs and Barioja – Est. 1989, Iggs nowspecialises in seafood. Lunch 2 courses £12.50,pre-theatre available and dinner à la carte.Barioja is a multiple award-winning restaurantserving paella and tapas. Great for parties. Alloverseen by the ever charismatic Iggy.15/19 Jeffrey St – 0131 557 8184 (restaurant)0131 557 3622 (bar).Tapa Bar and Restaurant – “Fantasticmeal, service excellent and choice of tapas”,“Excellent food and good value – and childrenfriendly!”, “Good food, fantastic service, greatvalue” (customer quotes for popular tapas barin Leith). Try the Chef's daily selection of Tapasserved on a sharing plate suitable for 2 persons(served 12.00-5.00pm / excl. drinks) only£10.00.19 Shore Place, Edinburgh EH6 6SW– 0131 476 6776 and 97 Hanover Street,Edinburgh EH2 1DJ – O131 623 1934.Open all day 7 days.tapa@tapaedinburgh.co.ukwww.tapaedinburgh.co.ukTex MexTex Mex – Donald Mavor, head chef andproprietor brings the heart of Mexico to yourtable, emphasising traditional Mexican foodwith an authentic menu. Try the flaming fajitasand the potent Margaritas ‘the best in town’.Good fun, tasty food and very affordable.64 Thistle Street – 0131 260 9699www.texmex2.com3333