It’s with the juiciest of pork stuffing balls melting rather sensually on the tongue, that these bitches fervently announce: THE VOODOO ROOMS continues to be one of our most loved places in all of Edinburgh.

   

It’s also inspiring a flashback … our first time walking into this magnificent interior – with its Victorian features, darkest of hues, regal splashes of gold, and fabulous artwork – marking the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

More than a decade, and a shedload of fizz later, we’re still in awe of this iconic venue. The music, the people, and of course the mixology are utterly irresistible. Though tonight we’re here for the new winter menu.

  

So … with our origin story now told, we rejoin the action near the end of one’s first cheeky bottle of crémant [ a second is currently en route ] and the happy arrival of our mouthwatering small plates.

Bruschetta with grilled artichoke hearts, tapenade, roasted red pepper & buffalo mozzarella proves a sensational choice. But while it absolutely bursts with flavour, the most impressive dish is Isaac’s.

Glorious Pork belly with black pudding, pea puree, caramelised apple & pancetta salt – boasting a sublime balance of savoury and sweet, as well as crackling with the perfect amount of crunch. In other words, tastebuds happy, no teeth broken.

    

In flat, it could even easily pass for a main – a compliment prompting Isaac to respond: “Well … maybe if you’re white!” Though while he’s serious about his politics, all references to the size of his portion are purely comedic.

Anyhoo, post-pork, he’s also rather thrilled with his wonderfully tender Scotch Fillet Steak with potato wedges, slow-cooked roast tomatoes, balsamic mushrooms & vivacious peppercorn sauce. Ooosh!

But on this round, best in show really must go to my exceedingly moist Roast Chicken Breast with oven-roasted vege, baby onions, natural jus and those oh-so-sumptuous pork & caramelised onion stuffing balls.

   

Unsurprisingly, these bitches are ALWAYS up for a good stuffing, but even more exciting is the fact the winter menu hits the incredibly high standards as set by the decor. Consider us both well-stuffed AND impressed!

We’re also insisting on squeezing in a Very Sticky Toffee Pudding, the intensely rich White Chocolate & Raspberry Ganache, and AT LEAST one more bottle of crémant – as we happily remain under Voodoo’s spell. 

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