As the winds of Storm Dennis swept us across the cobbles of Aberdeen’s historic castlegate on Sunday night, we hurried through the bold red doors of La Lombarda eager to see what its Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ARW) menu had in store.
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It can be debated that when a loved film returns, the sequel, prequel or (in the case of The Fast and Furious) eighth film never quite live up to its debut. However when it comes to the return of Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ARW), it only gets better.
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The Aberdeen food scene is booming right now from new eateries to drinks producers and zero waste food stores to coffee roasters, there’s so much populating our corner of Scotland. I was intrigued to learn of the latest food addition, Indo, so I touched base with owner Barbara to learn more about the food pop-up (returning Thursday 23 January).
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The day of Robbie Burns is on the approach and in this blog, I’m taking a detour on tradition with an alternative when you don’t want to plate up the token Haggis, neeps and tatties. And in true Burns style, I’ll take you into this recipe blog through the art of rhythm and rhyme… Oh the day is back, and here it returns, The day … Continue reading Haggis Mac & Cheese
Just like the cast of The Hills, everyone is due a new beginning and that goes for me too as I change the direction for my blog. Continue reading “What to expect from The Food Hoover”
Between the ups and downs of Brexit, violence and wag face-offs to give the creators of Footballers Wives plenty of content for a new series – it seemed to be all negatives in the headlines of 2019. Thank god for the top notch eats that have got me through the year in one piece! Continue reading “Food highlights of 2019”
Casting my mind back to my days living near Holburn Street, the smell of grilled cheese was no stranger to my cul-de-sac with Melt cooking up a storm seconds around the corner. And now the delicious scent will circulate the city centre with Melt opening a second base on Belmont street. Continue reading “Getting to know Melt 2”
Picture a hyperactive Tigger bouncing around on his tail to his “Tiggers are wonderful things” tune, that’s the excitement I’m channelling this week as I await the opening of not one but two new restaurants in Aberdeen, The Esslemont Bar & Restaurant and Mac’s Pizzeria. Continue reading “All you need to know about The Esslemont and Mac’s Pizzeria”
Check out my review of the Molly’s Bistro special set menu as part of this year’s Aberdeen Restaurant Week. Continue reading Molly’s Bistro | AD
I give my top picks to look forward to during this summer’s Aberdeen Restaurant Week Continue reading Must-eats for ARW 2019 | AD
Find out everything you need to know about the new restaurant in the Aberdeen Market. Continue reading Sears Aberdeen
Find out what fantastic food and delicious drinks awaited on the Tippling House Aberdeen Restaurant Week menu. Continue reading Escape to The Tippling House | AD
