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22 Oct

Aberdeenshire’s Deeside Distillery to host a series of tasting events

The distillery, based at Lochton of Leys in Banchory, will run the virtual tastings in the coming weeks. They will be carried out on Zoom and participants will be sent tasting boxes ahead of the events.

Society

22 Oct

Ferryhill House Hotel launch takeaway service

The hotel, based on Bon Accord Street, will be offering customers the chance to enjoy its delicious dishes at home from today.

Society

22 Oct

Kellockbank garden centre

If you’re looking for the perfect pit stop to enjoy some delicious grub, Kellockbank is definitely a venue to consider.

Society

20 Oct

Two Aberdeen-based businesses collaborate to launch Halloween-inspired sushi and brownie set

Miso Hungry, on Chattan Place, has teamed up with Peterculter-based baking firm Baked by Martha to create the quirky sets.

Society

20 Oct

Cup to begin offering rainbow bagels

Cup Aberdeen will soon start selling the colourful bagels at its premises on Little Belmont Street. The cafe is known for serving up tasty afternoon teas, homemade soups as well as delicious sweet treats.

Society

20 Oct

Last call for restaurants to participate in Aberdeen Restaurant Week

It is less than two weeks until Aberdeen city’s favourite gourmet event takes place and restaurants interested in taking part are being urged to sign up before Friday.

Press and Journal

20 Oct

New bar and restaurant opens in North East hotel following extensive refurbishment

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, situated on Souterhead Road in Aberdeen, has opened its new contemporary drinking and dining venue Coast and Keg.

Evening Express

20 Oct

Former Aberdeen comedy club to be turned into restaurant under new plans

Flakes And Bun Ltd applied for planning permission to turn the former Breakneck Comedy Club on King Street back into a restaurant.

Evening Express

20 Oct

Aberdeenshire gin maker, Raven Spirits Limited, to launch HRAFN GIN in Canada

Award winning Scottish gin maker, Raven Spirits Limited, has launched its HRAFN GIN brand in Canada.

AGCC

19 Oct

Dutch Mill reopen mini marquee

Located in the hotel’s car park, food will be served from noon to 9pm, with alcoholic drinks being offered from noon to 10pm.

Society

19 Oct

Roots Catering launch vegan doughnut burger

The plant-based food firm will offer the unusual treat from its food truck Roots at The Beach on Beach Boulevard.

Society

19 Oct

AVO collab with Roots and 99 Bar & Kitchen

AVO has teamed up with Roots Catering and 99 Bar & Kitchen to host a pop-up foodie event this week.

Society

19 Oct

Miller & Carter launch festive menu

The festive menu will be served from Thursday November 19.

Society

19 Oct

Maryculter House unveil new lunch offering

The new menu features a classic Caesar salad, steak brioche, scampi, Bonnet goat cheese croquettes, north-east seafood platter featuring breaded mussels, a trio of salmon and battered langoustines, and more.

Society

15 Oct

BrewDog and Aldi call time on Twitter spat with new beer collaboration

In the best tradition of good ideas coming from anywhere at any time, the North East brewer and the discount supermarket have capitalised on a social media exchange by joining forces...

Press and Journal

15 Oct

The new drinks releases from Scotland you need to know about this month

It's full steam ahead for Scottish drinks producers as they work to get new releases out in time for the festive season.

Press and Journal

15 Oct

Deep fried Oreos and pinball machines: Inside BrewDog’s new bar and beer museum which opens this weekend

BrewDog's Aberdeenshire HQ gets makeover for opening of beer museum and new bar.

Press and Journal

15 Oct

Slains Castle opens outdoor drinking area

Slains Castle will now be serving cocktails, wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages in its outdoor area on Belmont Street. Customers will also be able to enjoy a range of tasty dishes.

Society

15 Oct

Aberdeen's Muchacho launches delivery service

Muchacho, on Rose Street, is now offering the service to those based in the city and surrounding areas. The new service is available from 5pm Thursday – Saturday. The last orders can be made at 8.30pm.

Society

15 Oct

Newmachar hotel launches new brunch menu

The Scullery, based in Newmachar Hotel, has updated its breakfast and brunch offering. Available from 10am to 12.30pm, the menu features a variety of dishes to suit all tastes including cooked breakfasts, pancakes, eggs benedict and more.

Society

15 Oct

Healthy eatery The Key launch new menu

The Key, which was founded by former professional footballer Jonny Smith, is now serving up the new dishes at its premises on Regent Quay.

Society

13 Oct

Love it or hate it? Aberdeen cafe launches pizza rowie

Sweet Mumma's Kitchen launch a pizza rowie! Or is that a pizza buttery?

Evening Express

13 Oct

Deep-fried Mars Bars: How a Stonehaven chip shop’s invention shocked the world

It’s 25 years since the deep-fried Mars Bar was invented at a chippy in Stonehaven.

Evening Express

13 Oct

Angus & Oink to take charge of food at popular north-east activity park

Deeside Activity Park has announced its catering and food business is to be taken over by Angus and Oink from March next year.

Evening Express

13 Oct

Cullen hotel now offering takeaway afternoon teas

The Seafield Arms Hotel in Cullen will be offering three afternoon tea packages for the next two weeks.

Society

13 Oct

Grape & Grain to reopen late October

Grape & Grain, located on Thistle Street, is set to reopen for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began. The bar will once again open its doors for its loyal customers on Thursday October 29.

Society

13 Oct

Ellon to welcome new BrewDog DogTap bar

BrewDog is set to open a brand new DogTap bar in Aberdeenshire. The new bar will open this Saturday (October 17) in Ellon’s Balmacassie Industrial Estate.

Society

13 Oct

Cafe Boheme introduce afternoon teas

Aberdeen’s Cafe Boheme has started offering afternoon teas for sitting in. The French-inspired eatery now offers tasty afternoon teas at its premises on Windmill Brae.

Society

13 Oct

New pizza restaurant to open in Ellon

The Gaff will be opening its doors to the public in Ellon in the near future. The restaurant is being launched by Mikes Pizza Gaff, in partnership with Bare – Zero Waste Living.

Society

13 Oct

210 Bistro launches takeaway cocktail service

210 Bistro on Market Street will now be offering a line-up of tasty concoctions for takeaway, allowing customers to enjoy the restaurant’s cocktails from the comforts of their home.

Society

13 Oct

Autumn drinks menu released at Midmar cafe

Forest Cafe will be serving up a new line-up of drinks at its premises in Midmar. From a mint Aero hot chocolate to a Lotus Biscoff latte, the drinks are perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

Society

9 Oct

The beer gardens and al fresco restaurants in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire you can grab an alcoholic drink in now

While customers may not be able to catch up for a glass of wine or a pint indoors, venues have adapted to offer up comfortable outdoor experiences.

Evening Express

9 Oct

Charlie House’s Recharge Cafe reopens after seven month pause

The Cafe in the Bon Accord Centre opened for business last April with 100% of the profits going towards the charity. They've also obtained new food suppliers with goods from JG Ross Bakers and The Breadmaker now available.

Evening Express

9 Oct

Cafe Cognito reintroduces indoor and outdoor seating

Cafe Cognito will now be allowing customers to enjoy its food and drink at its premises on St Swithin Street as well as continuing their takeaway service.

Society

9 Oct

Aberdeen pub collaborates with barbecue entrepreneurs Angus & Oink for latest menu

McGinty’s Meal An’ Ale has collaborated with local barbecue entrepreneurs Angus & Oink to produce its latest menu.

Society

9 Oct

Talented Aberdeen baker now offering luxurious cakesicles

Little Molly’s Cheesecake cakesicles are available in a range of flavours including cookies and cream, Ferrero Rocher, Snickers, vanilla and more.

Society

9 Oct

Slains Castle now offering food again

Slains Castle, on Belmont Street, have started serving up dishes again. Locals will be able to choose from traditional pub food including onion rings, chicken wings and macaroni and cheese, as well as well as a few tempting desserts.

Society

9 Oct

Converted horsebox proves just right for new coffee business

Who would have ever thought that a thriving business could be built and run from a horse trailer? Lauren Myron and Graeme Cheeseman, that’s who.

Society

9 Oct

Ballater ice cream parlour launches ice cream cupcakes

Teaming up with Aberdeenshire baker Holly Johnson, Shorty’s will now be serving up ice cream cupcakes at its premises on Bridge Street in Ballater.

Society

9 Oct

Aberdeenshire’s Bert Fowlie butcher is cut above the rest

Situated in Strichen, the family-run business was established in 1955 and is still run by the Fowlie family.

Society

6 Oct

Stonehaven's The Bay makes it through to final of food industry ‘Oscars’

The Bay Fish and Chips will go head-to-head with three other finalists from across the UK at The Cateys awards ceremony in November.

Evening Express

6 Oct

Orchid reopens for first time since March

Orchid is now open to the public for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak in March while cocktail deliveries and collections can still be arranged. Orchid will be open on Saturdays from 4pm to 10pm.

Society

6 Oct

Turriff restaurant launch gin flights

The Rustic Grill will be adding the flight boards to its drinks offering from this Thursday (October 8), providing customers with the opportunity to sample a vast range of different gins.

Society

6 Oct

New Aberdeen Beach Bar now offering food

Guests can choose from a range of light bites to indulge in alongside the bar’s delicious range of cocktails – including a pornstar martini, rainbow mojito, raspberry bramble, and more.

Society

2 Oct

North East sports bar introduces monster breakfast eating challenge

The Office Bar & Kitchen has launched an eating challenge for foodies at its premises on Crown Street in Aberdeen.

Society

2 Oct

A round of questions with Knockdhu distillery’s manager Gordon Bruce

Society have put Aberdeenshire-based Knockdhu Distillery’s manager Gordon Bruce through our round of quick fire questions.

Society

2 Oct

Outdoor pizza pop-up to take place at north-east bar

Haydn’s Woodfired Pizza, a family-run mobile pizza kitchen, will host the event at The Steading Bar in Strathdon on Saturday October 10 from 12.30pm.

Society

2 Oct

Aberdeen Restaurant Week plans city-wide event as organisers hope to entice diners back

The week-long celebration is back and for the first time is open to all city eateries.

Press and Journal

29 Sep

Rev to host Mean Girls brunch

Popular Aberdeen bar Revolution, on Belmont Street, is set to host a Mean Girls-themed bottomless brunch.

Society

29 Sep

Mackie’s marvels at team effort following a record summer

Lockdown life has seen the UK turn to the simple pleasure of ice cream, helping a renowned Scottish firm to a record volume of sales this summer.

AGCC

25 Sep

Scottish tablet flavoured gelato

Forest Farm – The Organic Dairy is offering customers the delicious-looking gelato at its premises in Kinellar. Made with organic milk fresh from the farm and folded with homemade Scottish tablet, it's available in the farm’s take home tubs.

Society

25 Sep

Glentanar Bar reopen for first time since March

Glentanar Bar & Kitchen is now open to the public for the first time since March, after being forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pub will be open Wednesday – Sunday from 4pm to 11pm.

Society

25 Sep

Banchory Lodge launch new Sunday brunch menu

Banchory Lodge Hotel, on Dee Street in Banchory, will be offering a selection of delicious new dishes at its premises from this Sunday.

Society

25 Sep

DIY Halloween-inspired biscuit set

Melanie McEwan – who owns Alford-based business Cake You Happy – has whipped up the sweet treats, which are due to go on sale in time for Halloween.

Society

25 Sep

Inverurie Italian launch new menu

La Casa Bella will serve up a new selection of dishes at its premises on North Street in Inverurie.

Society

25 Sep

The Pier to host curry nights

The Pier on Esplanade Sea Beach will run the curry events on Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10 from 6pm, where guests can indulge in an array of tempting dishes.

Society

25 Sep

The Juicing Co.'s journey

It was during lengthy travels that Vanessa acquired new-found passions for wellbeing, health and nutrition. On returning to Aberdeen in 2015, Vanessa decided to act on this and launch her own business, The Juicing Company.

Society

21 Sep

Design your own gin!

City of Aberdeen Distillery, on Palmerston Road, has added a new dimension to its distillery experience. Bringing its gin school experience online, gin-lovers can choose from more than 100 botanicals to design their own spirit.

Society

21 Sep

Virtual Taste of Grampian event hailed as success

The Taste of Grampian festival, held in association with QMS, ONE and ANM Group, was an online festival this year due to the Covid-19 crisis, but that did nothing to dampen the spirits of those getting involved.

Society

21 Sep

North East baker launches Lotus Biscoff loaded brioche buns

Consisting of a vegan brioche bun filled with Lotus Biscoff spread, and topped with caramel icing and crushed biscuits, the buns will be available to order from next week from the Vegan Bay Baker.

Society

21 Sep

Get ready for world veggie day

Set to take place on Thursday October 1, the widely recognised celebration brings global attention to the health and environmental benefits of vegetarianism and focuses on the ethics of following a vegetarian lifestyle.

Society

21 Sep

New local organic cream launched

Forest Farm – The Organic Dairy will be offering customers delicious new organic cream this winter – in 500ml jars.

Society

21 Sep

Angus & Ale reopen for delivery

Foodies will be able to indulge in mouth-watering vegetarian, beef, cheese and chicken burgers from Angus & Ale for the first time since the coronvirus outbreak was announced earlier this year.

Society

21 Sep

No.10. launch new seasonal menu

No.10 Bar & Restaurant on Queen’s Terrace has launched the seasonal offering which showcases a range of different dishes.

Society

21 Sep

Long Dog Cafe launch festive hot chocolates

The Long Dog Cafe on Claremont Street is now serving up the series of tempting drinks, which are perfect for the colder months.

Society

21 Sep

Q&A with Burnside Brewery

The team behind Burnside Brewery have been developing the brewery’s offering since its launch, collaborating with several local firms including Wild Thistle Cake Design.

Society

14 Sep

Aberdeen’s Fusion Bar & Bistro to reopen after two-year closure

Parent company CranberryCo are opening the popular venue as their other establishments remain closed due to social distancing restrictions.

Press and Journal

14 Sep

Bobbin to open new beer garden

The Bobbin is preparing to open the outdoor area at its premises on King Street.

Society

14 Sep

New beach bar opens in Aberdeen

The Beach Bar will now be offering an impressive line-up of cocktails and picturesque seafront views from its premises on Beach Esplanade.

Society

14 Sep

Trump international eateries to reopen

Aberdeenshire’s Trump MacLeod House Restaurant and Clavis Whisky Bar are set to reopen with a new menu and extended dining facilities.

Society

14 Sep

Oreo shots in the Broch

Cheers Cafe Bar & Tavern – a Fraserburgh-based venue known for its quirky drink creations – will be offering Mint Oreo Twisted Shooter.

Society

14 Sep

Banff eatery introduces savoury afternoon teas

Banff Springs Hotel, based on Golden Knowes Road in Banff, will be dishing out the savoury afternoon teas from Saturday September 19.

Society

14 Sep

Insch store stocks vegan pick 'n' mix

North East zero waste shop and cafe, Butterfly Effect, has implemented a vegan pick ‘n’ mix station for customers.

Society

14 Sep

Ballater restaurant reopens

The Rothesay Rooms in Ballater is now open to the public with an array of new dishes on offer for diners.

Society

11 Sep

The Captain’s Table reopens with new menu

The Captain’s Table, based on Seaforth Street in Fraserburgh, has been running a delivery and takeaway service for several months but now offer a sit-in table service too.

Society

11 Sep

In conversation with Rora Dairy

Launching their yoghurt business Rora Dairy in 2017, Jane and Bruce Mackie are passionate about producing healthy yoghurts using local ingredients.

Society

11 Sep

Portsoy local to release cheese and biscuit platter box

Situated on South High Street in Portsoy, Portsoy Coffee Shop & Bistro will be creating the delicious-looking boxes specially for the festive period.

Society

11 Sep

BrewDog kick off Up and Coming festival

Running from September 9 - 27, the two-week event aims to promote emerging breweries from across the UK.

Society

11 Sep

All about the Kilted Coffee

Inspired by the delicious brews on offer in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Paul and Kim Paterson were eager to produce speciality coffee in the North East.

Society

11 Sep

Review of eating out at Chop

Once upon a time, going out the door involved a ritual of making sure you had your keys, wallet and phone...

Society

8 Sep

The Steading Bar unveils new food menu

Customers visiting The Steading Bar will now have the opportunity to sample an array of new dishes at its premises in Strathdon.

Society

8 Sep

The Chocolate Bar in Ellon reopens

The Chocolate Bar, based on Market Street in Ellon, has reopened to the public for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced earlier this year.

Society

8 Sep

Porter's Gin unveils latest

Aberdeen-based liqueur company Porter’s Gin has unveiled its newest expression. Inspired by blanc de blanc champagne, the new gin combines Porter’s classic juniper base with cold-distilled apples and pears.

Society

8 Sep

Q&A with Whisky Hammer

Established in 2015 by brothers Daniel and Craig Milne, Whisky Hammer is a popular family-run whisky auction service.

Society

8 Sep

The Green's Cafe 52 to reopen

Cafe 52, located on The Green, will open its doors again on Thursday (September 10) at noon.

Society

8 Sep

The Highlanders Bakehouse launch website

Products created by The Highlanders Bakehouse in Ballater will now be available for customers to purchase for delivery on the site.

Society

3 Sep

Taco Bell goes live online in Aberdeen

Taco Bell has finally opened their doors in Aberdeen with consumers able to order online.

Press and Journal

3 Sep

Two new firms pledge their support for this year’s Taste of Grampian

There will be six virtual “tents” at the north-east’s biggest food and drink festival, which will take place this year via an online interactive platform from Friday to Sunday September 18-20.

Press and Journal

3 Sep

Esker Spirits toasting deal with Co-op

Esker London Dry Gin, Scottish Raspberry Gin and Valencian Orange Gin will be available at Co-op stores in time for Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight.

Society

3 Sep

Fourmile back with new menu

The Fourmile, situated on Old Skene Road in Kingswells, is now serving up an array of new dishes.

Society

3 Sep

Cheesecake shots!

Little Molly’s Cheesecake now sells cheesecake shots, available in four different flavours – Biscoff, cookie and cream, Scottish tablet and strawberries and cream.

Society

3 Sep

Q&A with The Loft Coffee House

Questions with Tara Marshall, owner of Filly Your Cup and and new Cullen coffee shop, The Loft Coffee House.

Society

3 Sep

New bottle shop coming to Turriff

Barrels & Botanicals will soon be offering a range of tempting drinks at its premises in Turriff.

Society

3 Sep

‘Reassurance Appointments’ introduced to encourage concerned Aberdeen diners to eat out

Launched by Signature Pub Group, the appointments will take place during a dedicated ‘Reassurance Hour’ at The Spiritualist on Langstane Place from Friday.

Society

3 Sep

Koi Thai announce reopening date

Koi Thai, located on Rosemount Place, will open its doors again on Wednesday September 9.

Society

1 Sep

North East restaurants pledge to extend Eat Out to Help Out scheme

More than 30 north-east restaurants have confirmed they will be extending the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Evening Express

1 Sep

Lifetime supply of ice cream to be given away by Mackie’s of Scotland

A brand renowned for its sweet treats is set to grant a popular wish – by awarding a lifetime supply of its famed ice cream to a lucky fan.

AGCC

1 Sep

Maryculter House has announced they will launch a brand-new morning menu

The hotel based on South Deeside Road hopes this new menu offering will allow visitors to the area a chance to enjoy breakfast whilst taking in the stunning views of the River Dee.

AGCC

1 Sep

Meldrum House Country Hotel launch third luxury dome after success of first two

Due to the success of launching two outdoor domes when the hotel reopened, Meldrum House in Oldmeldrum has been inundated with more than 1,000 diners booking.

AGCC

31 Aug

Rev reintroduces its popular Boozy Brunch as prepares for reopening

Situated on Belmont Street, the bar will reopen its doors to the public on Monday (August 31) at noon.

Society