Badger & Co launches new menu, inspired by The Wind in the Willows

Edinburgh restaurant, Badger & Co, has started a new dining chapter.  

The restaurant takes its name from one of the main characters in the classic children’s book, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The author of the book, which tells the story of Mr. Badger and his friends, Mole, Ratty and Mr Toad, was born at 32 Castle Street, now the location for Badger & Co.

Inspired by Mr Badger and The Wind in the Willows story, Badger & Co has turned a new page and is now taking its culinary adventures beyond the ‘Wild Wood’ with a dining experience that celebrates local and seasonal produce, including ingredients foraged from local hedgerows.

With support from a kitchen team of eight, new head chef Scott Campbell has created a seasonal menu, including whisky-glazed Scottish smoked salmon, scallops from the west coast and butter-poached cod. Desserts include a cranachan teacake.

Scott said: “We’re really excited to be starting a new dining chapter on Castle Street with our new menu. Diners can expect the best local, seasonal and foraged produce.

“Rooted in Scotland's regional larder, this new chapter is told through plates that celebrate both tradition and imagination, from field, shore and glen.

Mixologist Jay Braby has also developed a new, themed cocktail menu, including ‘Hot Toad Time Machine’ made with Absolut Raspberri, Chambord, pineapple, raspberry and whey, as well as ‘Bonnie Badger’ made with Ciroc vodka, coconut rum, rhubarb, lime, cranberry, coconut and Prosecco foam.

Open seven days a week, the Georgian townhouse venue, with a team of 20, now provides indoor and outdoor seating for around 45 diners, as well as space for dogs in the lounge. Private-dining experiences for up to 12 guests and special events are also available.

www.badgerandco.com

Image: Badger & Co/The Signature Group, of head chef, Scott Campbell