Root Down Portobello

12/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our first Root Down event last night and a special thank you to Robin Sherriff from .sauce for sharing so much knowledge about miso, fermentation, and the fascinating world of fermented foods.

It was a great evening of learning, conversation and tasting.

We’re already looking forward to the next one!

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

☀️ It’s feeling very summery in Root Down today with lots of fresh, seasonal fruit and veg including these Pakistani mangoes 🥭

Come and fill your boots!

01/06/2026

On Thursday the 11th of June from 18:00 onwards, we are very excited to be joined by Robin Sherriff from .sauce who makes miso from Scottish ingredients! There will be some miso for tasting and he will also share a bit more about how they make their delicious ‘slow sauces’. Robin was recently interviewed on the BBC Food Programme and it is definitely worth a listen! Tickets are free, but spaces are very limited. 🥄👨‍🍳

You can grab your tickets here:
https://buytickets.at/rootdown/2244204

12/05/2026

some recent moments from an increasingly summery Root Down ! 🍓🪴☀️

07/05/2026

we are absolutely delighted to now have a regular supply of flowers from the .flower.porty decorating our counter! 🌼🌷🌺

24/04/2026

Ever wondered how to use Queen Carlin Peas? These tasty, nutty beans are a great source of protein and can be used just like chickpeas in curries and stews. TBold Bean Coads of ideas on the website and cookbook.

We tried a Carlin Pea Saag with Mango Chutney-Glazed Halloumi last night and it was delicious! As usual, all ingredients available in Root Down.

21/04/2026

A year ago today, we nervously opened the doors for the first time after taking over Root Down from Robbie. And so it began…

Nearly 100 boxes of apples, more than a tonne of tatties, thousands of samosas, and 35,000 sales later, we’ve made it through our first year.

Having never run a shop before, it’s been a real education - but more than that, a privilege and an absolute joy, thanks to the incredible support of this community.

A huge thank you to all our suppliers, and to everyone who has walked through our doors this past year. Please keep coming - it’s what keeps shops like ours alive.

We’ll have a few treats on the counter this week, and maybe even an extra stamp on your loyalty card. And if you’ve not visited yet, we’d love to meet you.

17/04/2026