The man, the legend, Colin Hinds, whisky guru and proprietor of the Tipsy Midgie - which has been named Scotland’s best whisky bar in 2023, 2024, and 2025 - talks to Kevin and Carlos about his life, his career, and his connection and approach to ‘the water of life.’Visit www.tipsymidgie.com to learn about the bar and to book yourself in for one of their many whisky tastings and experiences (which are not to be missed). Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatGeneral Tipsy Midgie Links:Tipsy Midgie - The BEST Whisky Bar in Scotland for Whisky Tastings.https://www.instagram.com/tipsymidgiehttps://www.instagram.com/whiskyforagerTipsy Midgie Whisky Bar - Forever EdinburghLicensee Interview: Colin Hinds, Tipsy Midgie - DRAM ScotlandThe Distilleries and Bars mentioned by Colin:https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/cardhuhttps://www.auchentoshan.com/distillery-tours/experienceshttps://smws.com/whisky-club-membershipJohnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Experience Edinburgh | Princes Street | Johnnie Walker UK
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Episode 1 - Elizabeth Elliott & Sharif Gergis, Mirin
In this first episode of Eating and Waiting to Eat, Kevin and Carlos sit down with Elizabeth Elliott and Sharif Gergis, the duo behind Mirin, the Asian-inspired bistro on Leith Walk that The Times described as “the most exciting, unique Asian-influenced restaurant in Edinburgh.” It’s a lively chat that details Elizabeth and Sharif’s origin story and Mirin’s evolution from ramen shop to the award winning institution it is today.Visit www.mirin.uk to learn more and make your bookings.Follow Eating and Waiting to Eat on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/eatingandwaitingtoeatGeneral Mirin links: HOME | Mirin | Asian fusion small plates, dumplings, noodles, Leith, Edinburghhttps://www.instagram.com/mirinleithhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/mirin-restaurant-review-edinburghs-most-exciting-asian-restaurant-2dk2w2g0lSharif’s local Chinese takeaway in Glen Rothes:https://www.just-eat.co.uk/restaurants-mayflower-glenrothes/menuOmar’s Komugi Noodles (a Mirin supplier):https://www.instagram.com/komuginoodleshttps://www.instagram.com/yaoyao_noodlesAlternative Meats (a Mirin supplier):https://alternativemeats.co.ukElizabeth and Sharif’s Edinburgh Restaurant Recommendations:https://www.finandgrape.comhttps://ardfern.ukhttps://www.eleanore.ukhttps://stockbridgeeatinghouse.co.ukhttps://www.barryfish.co.ukhttps://albysleith.co.uk
Eating and Waiting to Eat is a podcast celebrating the dynamic food scene of Edinburgh, Scotland. The show chronicles the chats of co-hosts Kevin Rivers and Carlos Miranda with the people behind the restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that make their adoptive home a special city for food and drink.
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