Our blogger Sarah Colston visited The Basement to give you the lowdown on this popular bar and restaurant.
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| Entrance to The Basement Bar and Restaurant. |
‘Without
chillies the indigenous people did not think they were eating,’ recorded
Spanish historian and traveller
Bishop Bartolome de las Casas in the 16th century during a spell in
Mexico.
Four
centuries later the heavily spiced cuisine of Mexico is now so popular that the
natives believe that their national identity would be at a loss without chillies.
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| Signage at the entrance to The Basement on Broughton Street. |
The
Basement Bar and Restaurant, on Broughton Street, with their traditional Mexican
food, shares the passion with Edinburghers and tourists alike.
Tacos,
fajitas, chilli dishes and tortillas – in keeping with Mexican tradition are
all there and the spicy sauces and salsas, with hot chillies at their heart
leave a lasting impression.
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| The broccoli, chickpea and sesame fajitas., served on a skillet with onions and peppers. With flour tortillas, cheese, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. |
The
Basement cleverly marries the dining customers and drinking only clientele in a
relatively small space. This is a difficult trick to pull off but the bustle
and general bonhomie on view suggests that years of practise have paid off.
Both sets of visitors can, of course, indulge in superb cocktails and Tequila
if they wish.
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| Tequila cocktail at The Basement. |
Homes
in Mexico are characterised by a warm and colourful décor, and whilst the
lighting in this location is perhaps darker, the interior elements are full of intricate
details which reflect this culture.
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| Some early customers at the restaurant area. |
Wired
orange lights exuberantly wrapped around a display of plants sweeps across the
back wall and is especially effective. Colourful cushions, lanterns, spotlights
and chairs abound – all adding to the buzz of the venue and its hip vibes.
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| The nachos with jalapenos, Monterrey jack cheese, tomato sauce, avocado and their signature lime and coriander cream. |
The
Basement Bar and Restaurant is a hot place to visit and deserves a toast,
perhaps with a Mexican Tequila – jalapeno infused!
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| Decor inside The Basement. |
Details: The Basement is open daily
from 11am to 1am. It is located at 10a-12a Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1
3RH. For information and to view their menu visit their website at https://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/.
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| Cinnamon Churros served with a caramel sauce from the 'Sweet Treats' section. |
The
SCAMPI Test 24/30
Service:
4
Cooking:
4
Atmosphere:
5
Music:
3
Price:
4
Inspiration:
4
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