Bakers in north and north-east win prizes for best bridies and top haggis pies
Bakers in the north and north-east been declared among the best purveyors of savoury snacks in all of Scotland.
Food and Drink
Vovem Meat & Liquor in Aberdeen steaks a claim to your heart
For me, steakhouses can be a hit-or-miss affair.
Michelin-star chef Michael Smith showcases two perfect dishes to warm you up on cold days
Mulligatawny soup is a Colonial dish, one that has its roots in the heat of India and adapted to suit British tastebuds.
SPONSORED: Get into the festive spirit with these whisky ideas
Whisky is synonymous with New Year in Scotland, so there really is no better way to toast the year ahead than with a dram of your choosing.
SPONSORED: It’s time to “beef up” your celebrations!
It’s a time to celebrate. And what better way to serve up a delicious treat than with succulent and oh-so-tasty Scotch Beef PGI?
Award-winning chef Michael Smith introduces a couple of surprisingly simple showstopper recipes that will dazzle your guests over the holidays
It’s fun to be able to pull together a couple of showstopping dishes that can be served at a celebration dinner, whether that’s a birthday, Christmas or New Year celebration.
Aberdeen restaurant Rye & Soda closes after four years
Aberdeen restaurant Rye and Soda has closed its doors for the final time.
Highland Farm Café is refreshingly chic and cheerful
Isn’t it strange how you can sometimes get completely the wrong impression about a place.
Special event will encourage youngsters to join one of the north-east’s fastest-growing sectors
Hospitality professionals of the future are being encouraged to find out more about the industry at a special information evening next week.
SPONSORED: Enjoy the tastiest meals in Moray and Nairn
We all enjoy a good meal and with the festive season fast approaching we are all getting busier and have less time to make them ourselves.
Try Thai and add some spice to that special occasion at Chaophraya
This first-class restaurant in the heart of Aberdeen has a name that isn’t easy to pronounce and everyone seems to pronounce it differently. On its website it even spells out Chow-pry-a, named after the main river in Thailand, Chao Phrya.
North-east restaurants win big at nationwide food awards
A raft of north-east restaurants have been celebrating success after being named among the best in the country.
Uber-stylish with a menu to match at The Spiritualist
A colleague was coming up to Aberdeen from Dundee and suggested some food and cocktails after work. Never one to miss an opportunity for an evening out, I suggested a fairly new bar in town, The Spiritualist.
Skye’s Three Chimneys worth the travel – according to the Wall Street Journal
Its food and hospitality are no stranger to attracting major accolades - and now, The Three Chimneys on Skye has picked up even more praise after being named as one of five restaurants in the world worth travelling for by the Wall Street Journal.
Cosy atmosphere and fine pub grub at The Moulin Hotel
Had I been driven there wearing a blindfold – stay with me on this one – when the blindfold was removed, I’d have thought I’d been magically transported to the Swiss Alps.
Michael Smith: How to turn an every day type of fish and Scottish strawberries into dishes of desire
Michelin-star chef Michael Smith, of the Loch Bay Restaurant in Skye.
A warm welcome and a fine feast at Beekie’s Neuk in Newmachar
Every weekend, I travel around the north-east of Scotland following the fortunes of my footballing son. Saturday morning is for school matches, and Sunday sees me cheering on his club team.
Distiller to pour £30m into Glenfiddich growth
Whisky firm William Grant and Sons is working on £30-million-plus plans to expand Glenfiddich Distillery.
Unique bottle of Macallan whisky predicted to set new world record
A unique bottle of Macallan whisky has been predicted to set a new world record.
Recipe: Herby Scotch Lamb meatball spaghetti
Scotland’s natural larder is the envy of the world, thanks to our lush, fertile land, innovation and high production standards.
That’s dram expensive – rare whisky goes up for auction
A whisky considered to be the world’s most rare and valuable dram is going under the hammer next week.
Westhill fish and chip shop crowned Scotland’s best
Regular customers may already have been in the know, but now Low’s Traditional Fish and Chip Shop in Westhill is officially the maker of Scotland’s finest fish supper.
Introducing… David Littlewood. Our new chef columnist gets creative with soups
Meet The Menu’s new regular chef columnist, David Littlewood, chef proprietor at The Tor Na Coille hotel in Banchory and Kildrummy Inn near Alford.
Michael Smith: A final taste of summer with two classic dishes you can easily make at home
Michelin-star chef Michael Smith, of the Loch Bay Restaurant in Skye, creates two classic dishes that are simple to make at home.
Eating out at The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore
Aviemore is a holiday destination that truly has something for everyone, whether that be nightlife, exploring the great outdoors or treating yourself to a bit of pampering. But what about eating out? Sure, there are plenty of little eateries dotted throughout the main thoroughfare, but where should the discerning YL restaurant reviewer head to carry out an undercover critique?
Eating out at Tartan Tapas, Inverness
"How do you fancy going out for lunch?” Words which are sure to raise my spirits. As soon as my other half had uttered them I was imagining a nice cosy bistro or perhaps one of those trendy minimalist modern establishments. I was salivating at the prospect.
Small business focus: A famous meat trading family turned hard times to good again
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Stuart Grant, who runs Grants of Speyside and Grants of Dornoch with his wife, Marjory.
GALLERY: Park yourself in an idyllic setting and enjoy a taste of the good life in the Highlands
The Highlands have become a magnet for tourists – and those wishing to have a home in a beautiful, friendly part of the world.
SPONSORED: Best places to eat in the North
As diners we often get stuck in a restaurant rut. We visit the same places, we order the same food from our favourite cafes’ menu, and on some occasions, even sit at the same table!
Eating out at Cafe Andaluz, Aberdeen
With the weather making Scotland feel more like Spain at the moment, a trip for some tapas seemed an ideal choice.
From sublime Scottish prawns to the easiest recipe for home-made ice cream, Michelin-star chef Michael Smith has come up trumps once more
Ask any fisherman what he calls them and he'll most likely say "prawns", but on restaurant menus you'll often see them called langoustines.
Top places in the north-east of Scotland to eat and drink this summer
It’s been a fantastic summer so far and it’s far from over.