One of Edinburgh's best-loved restaurants is celebrating after finally receiving a Michelin Star a decade after opening its doors in the capital.
The family-run Timberyard, which is located on Lady Lawson Street, was presented with the prestigious award by the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland at their annual ceremony, which took place at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton on Monday, March 27.
The top eatery was praised by the inspectors for producing seasonal dishes that are "so well defined and satisfying" as well as "letting ingredients speak for themselves".
Owned and operated by Edinburgh’s Radford family since 2012, Timberyard continues to reinforce its position at the forefront of both Scottish and British dining. The Radford family, Ben, Jo, Abi, Andrew and Lisa, are all actively involved in the day-to-day operations.
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Known for its focus on ingredient-led cooking created with respect to nature and produce, and sourced from local, artisan suppliers, and Scotland’s natural larder, Timberyard's kitchen is led by head chef Jimmy Murray, while the front of house sees Jo Radford supported by manager Pete Johnson and drinks and bar manager, Anna Sebelova.
Speaking about their Michelin Star award, head chef Jimmy said: “It’s such a fantastic feeling for all involved to have been awarded our first Michelin Star. This has been so energising for me personally and I really look forward to our next exciting chapter.”
While Jo Radford, added: “The Radford family and the entire team have always strived to achieve great things at Timberyard and the family always believed in what we were capable of. With Jimmy coming on board as the final piece of the puzzle, we have now achieved the ultimate accolade and we couldn’t be more delighted.
“Thanks to the trust and loyalty of our team, as well as the passion and professionalism they have shown, we’re also extremely lucky to be celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2023, having survived some challenging obstacles along the way. Of course, we would not be where we are today without our loyal local and international supporters."
Praising Timberyard, the Michelin inspectors said: "The rustic warehouse aesthetic is the perfect backdrop to an ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal, and letting ingredients speak for themselves. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and produce dishes that are so well-defined and satisfying – and the Radford family now have a chef who can do just that.
"You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too."
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