GastroFest

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Various Venues, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD

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A brand new mini-festival of science, food and flavour for Homecoming Scotland 2014.

This new venture for Edinburgh International Science Festival will deliver a unique events exploring the science of Scottish food and drink.

Proposed events and ideas include: Molecular Magic, where you can create and enjoy daring dishes that merge traditional Scottish favourites with a modern twist; Future Cocktails which will teach you the scientific secrets and hands-on techniques that will enable you to make cocktails that are out of this world; Nature's larder, bringing you meals with incredible biodiversity; SciMart, our special science 'farmers market'; Microbes on the Menu, an exploration of the microbiology behind some of our tastiest treats;GastroLab, an evening of gastronomical surprises for all the senses; and Recipe for disaster? A conservation debate with your taste buds.

Opening Times

2014-03-01 (01/03/2014 - 30/04/2014)

* Mar 1-Apr 30, times vary

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