Restaurant review: Brassica, Dundee (43/50)
"Social dining" seems to be the trendy way to eat out at the moment. New restaurants are opening up all over the place and offering sharing plates and modern tapas.
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When someone asks if you want to go for a seven-course meal, there’s only one right answer – a resounding "yes".
East Scryne Fruit Farm (46/50)
As we bask in the glory of the warm summer sunshine and admire Courier Country and all it has to offer, this week my little girl and I celebrated the strawberry. Of course she loves a chocolate biscuit, but given the choice, she'd reach for the juicy fruit every time.
The Rookery, Carnoustie (35/50)
The temporary road signs are beginning to appear, the grandstands are up and excitement is starting to bubble for the Open.
Gidi Grill, City Quay, Dundee (42/50)
This was another week I had the pleasure of visiting one of Dundee's newest restaurants. We are so lucky that in this time of regeneration, places are popping up all over the place and the Gidi Grill in City Quay offers something a little bit different.
The Glenlyon Post Office and Tearoom (48/50)
This week I went back to my happy place and one of my favourite places in Scotland, if not the world. It doesn't have a Michelin star, there are no white tablecloths or espumas, and there isn't a palate-cleansing amuse bouche in sight.
St Andrews Bar & Grill at The Fairmont (37/50)
The Bar and Grill is actually in the Clubhouse of the Fairmont rather than the main hotel building, which means that the large windows look out not only onto the prestigious golf course but the most spectacular view of the sea and St Andrews in the distance.
Gather Kitchen & Deli, Carnoustie (39/50)
We in Courier country are surrounded by a wealth of lovely independent places to go for lunch. We don't necessarily need to choose a favourite, we could visit a different one each week for years. Each establishment has its own quirks and selling points and this week, I ate at Gather in Kitchen & Deli to see what their character was bringing to Carnoustie.
Longparke Farm Shop & Cafe, Monifieth (41/50)
What a beautiful time of year to be outside, especially on a farm while the fluffy lambs are skipping and everything looks so green and alive. I've been hearing rumours about a farm shop being developed at North Grange Farm, close to David Lloyd and Dobbies in Monifieth, and at last it has opened its doors.
East Haugh House, Pitlochry (43/50)
Reason number 481 that I love jotting down my experiences of eating out is that I have developed a restaurant radar.