Restaurant Reviews

Yan: Ashdale Drive, Westhill

A LOT has happened in Westhill since Yan first offered its Thai and Chinese cuisine.
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Published: 24/05/2013 06:49:36

Musa: Exchange Street, Aberdeen

I’VE never been a huge fan of those restaurants that offer to pair your food with an appropriate vintage of wine.
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Published: 17/05/2013 07:23:38

The Albyn: Albyn Place, Aberdeen

MANY people get the Monday blues. The weekend whizzes by and you find yourself yearning for just one more day off work.
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Published: 10/05/2013 05:55:18

La Tasca Kitchen: Union Street, Aberdeen

IN THE absence of any sunshine arriving in the North-east, my sister and I headed to La Tasca Kitchen to catch some rays.
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Published: 03/05/2013 08:08:45

Handmade Burger Co: Union Square, Aberdeen

THERE’S a degree of irony to popping out to buy a slow cooker on a whim then ending up eating fast food for your dinner.
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Published: 26/04/2013 06:08:21

Bhan Thai: Rose Street, Aberdeen

DESPITE always being an adventurous eater, I was a pathetic late-comer to the world of Thai food.
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Published: 19/04/2013 11:43:24

TGI Friday’s: Union Square, Aberdeen

THE last time I was in TGI Friday’s, my wife was wearing a balloon hat and having a very enthusiastic “Happy Birthday” sung to her by a team of beaming waiters.
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Published: 12/04/2013 11:10:12

Prezzo: Union Square, Aberdeen

WE’D spent so little time together recently, my fiance and I were beginning to feel like ships passing in the night.
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Published: 05/04/2013 07:50:45

Tor Na Coille Hotel: Inchmarlo Road, Banchory

DO YOU remember when Sundays were for relaxing with family and not rushing around being good little consumers at the local shopping malls?
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Published: 29/03/2013 06:44:43

Yatai Izakaya: Langstane Place, Aberdeen

IT’S not often you get a second chance in life. Whether it’s the girl that got away or the job interview where you forgot to wear trousers, sometimes you never get an opportunity to set things right.
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Published: 22/03/2013 07:08:58

Nazma Tandoori: Station Road, Ellon

CREATURES of habit that we are, my friends and I tend to return to the same few eateries time and again.
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Published: 15/03/2013 06:56:05

Sam’s Chinese Cuisine: King Street, Aberdeen

AFTER blubbing our way through almost three hours of Les Mis, my sister and I were in dire need of cheering up.
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Published: 08/03/2013 07:19:15

Malmaison Aberdeen: Queen’s Road, Aberdeen

I’M A longtime fan of Malmaison hotels ... Mrs B and I love their funky, chilled atmosphere for a weekend retreat.
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Published: 01/03/2013 07:42:58

Mi Amore Ristorante: Huntly Street, Aberdeen

MY LOVE affair began almost three years ago.
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Published: 22/02/2013 06:59:33

Yo! Sushi: Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen

THERE is a sharp divide that runs through the Begbie household
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Published: 15/02/2013 07:27:40

Rishi’s Indian Aroma: George Street, Aberdeen

SOMETIMES when the weather is so grey and rainy, you just long for that little bit of sunshine. And it’s something I never thought I would find on George Street in Aberdeen.
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Published: 08/02/2013 06:56:37

Bella Italia: Queen’s Links, Aberdeen

IN THE teeth of a howling gale, with the relentlessly fierce North Sea lashing the shore you couldn’t be further away from Mediterranean warmth.
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Published: 01/02/2013 07:12:32

Granite Park: Golden Square, Aberdeen

YOU just can’t beat a hidden gem. Whether it’s a brilliant band no one else has heard of or a beautiful holiday spot that isn’t yet flooded with tourists, there’s nothing like finding something off the beaten track.
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Published: 25/01/2013 07:34:45

Nargile: Skene Street, Aberdeen

RIGHT about now I should probably be halfway through a fad diet to shed the extra Christmas pounds.
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Published: 18/01/2013 07:15:38

Shri Bheema’s: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

THE first week of January is officially post-festive ghost town week when pubs are empty and restaurants deserted, right?
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Published: 11/01/2013 07:25:57

Aperitivo: Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen

WHETHER I’m cooking Italian food or out at an Italian restaurant, I can never get enough of it.
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Published: 03/01/2013 10:12:03

Broadstraik Inn: Elrick, Westhill

I MIGHT be biased but I firmly believe my granny is one of the best cooks in the world.
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Published: 28/12/2012 07:01:54

Tandoori Haven: Allardyce Street, Stonehaven

NOT everything has to stop for Christmas you know ... especially when you’re looking for a slap-up curry feast.
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Published: 21/12/2012 07:02:52

The Tippling House: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

REMEMBER the rash of home improvement shows that were all the rage about 10 years ago?
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Published: 14/12/2012 07:23:06

Las Iguanas: Union Square, Aberdeen

THE unstoppable onslaught of Christmas is upon us, driven along by the soundtrack of cheesy festive hits of yesteryear.
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Published: 07/12/2012 07:22:01

Sabai: Union Street, Aberdeen

MAYBE I’m alone in this, but I’ve never been much of a fan of the festive season.
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Published: 30/11/2012 06:59:47

Bistro Verde: 59 The Green Aberdeen

SORTING out where to go for lunch is never an easy task, as my friends and I are a picky bunch and everyone’s requests have to be met.
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Published: 23/11/2012 09:32:10

Nando’s: The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen

WHEN your wee one is crushed with disappointment at a flight for a trip away cancelled until the next day, you need to pull out all the stops to cheer her up.
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Published: 09/11/2012 06:56:10

Cafe Bombay, North Deeside Road, Peterculter

I DON’T know about you, but sometimes the act of deciding what to order at an Indian restaurant can take almost as long as actually eating the food.
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Published: 02/11/2012 10:32:43

Frankie and Benny’s: Union Square, Aberdeen

I’M A firm believer that you can tell a lot about a restaurant from the state of its loos.
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Published: 26/10/2012 07:01:41

Ask: Union Square, Aberdeen

IF YOU don’t ask, you don’t get. So I was delighted when Mrs B said yes, when I asked if we could forget the food in the fridge at home and just eat out.
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Published: 19/10/2012 07:21:38

Tropeiro: Golden Square, Aberdeen

WHENEVER vegetarians gather in one place, you can sometimes hear whispered murmurings of a terrifying hell on earth.
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Published: 12/10/2012 06:59:56

Pizza Hut: Union Square, Aberdeen

HAVE a bit of a problem with Pizza Hut ... whenever I think of the place it kick starts that song in my head that won’t stop.
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Published: 04/10/2012 14:30:25

Royal China: Barclay Street, Stonehaven

ONE of the great things about kids is that they help you relive your own childhood.
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Published: 28/09/2012 07:16:26

The Tolbooth Restaurant: The Old Pier, Stonehaven

AS FAR as locations for a seafood restaurant go, the Tolbooth in Stonehaven must rank up there with the best.
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Published: 21/09/2012 07:19:35

Kilmarnock Arms Hotel: Bridge Street, Cruden Bay

VIKINGS, vampires and very good food – it almost sounds like a crazy comic book or science fiction movie.
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Published: 14/09/2012 07:10:56

The Cock & Bull: Ellon Road, Balmedie

THE reputation of The Cock & Bull is clearly far-reaching.
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Published: 07/09/2012 06:51:36

La Mangiatoia: Bridge Square, Ballater

AFTER years of passing that intriguing looking Mexican restaurant on the corner of Ballater’s main road I finally ventured in ... only to discover it was an Italian.
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Published: 31/08/2012 06:46:44

Ciao Napoli: Bon Accord Crescent, Aberdeen

THIS time last year I took my girlfriend to Italy for the first time.
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Published: 27/08/2012 07:34:12

Muchalls Bistro: Muchalls

IT’S NO secret that taxi drivers love to talk. But they actually do a lot of listening too.
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Published: 17/08/2012 11:12:13

Zizzi: Union Square, Aberdeen

WHAT better way to catch up with friends and introduce the new arrivals to the city than to take them out to dinner?
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Published: 10/08/2012 06:58:38

Fusion: North Silver Street, Aberdeen

IT WOULD be nice to find a restaurant that you can always rely on.
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Published: 03/08/2012 06:58:41

China Town: Dee Street, Aberdeen

IN RECENT months I’ve ramped up my passion for Chinese food.
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Published: 27/07/2012 06:55:28

Casa Salvatore: Station Road, Ellon

DESPITE being a city girl through-and-through, I’ve always been jealous of my pal’s lovely country place in the back roads of Ellon.
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Published: 20/07/2012 06:55:19

Chiquitos: Union Square, Aberdeen

WITH the grey, rainy weather that’s been gracing the North-east for what seems like forever and no holidays abroad on the horizon, my boyfriend and I were beginning to crave some sunshine.
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Published: 13/07/2012 07:26:17

Max’s Classic Italian: Ashdale Drive, Westhill

NEW signs for Westhill welcome you to a “global centre of excellence for subsea engineering”.
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Published: 06/07/2012 08:00:23

Jewel in the Crown: Crown Street, Aberdeen

THE problem with swapping tips on top curry houses in a busy pub is the risk of mishearing the name of a place because of the hubbub in the bar.
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Published: 29/06/2012 07:57:26

The Fife Arms: The Square, Turriff

AMATEUR theatre is brilliant fun, but performing six shows over five days can be hungry work.
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Published: 22/06/2012 07:17:45

Spice of Life: Market Place, Inverurie

DROPPING off someone at the airport is all very well ... but it does leave you hungry for travelling to an exotic location.
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Published: 15/06/2012 07:20:08

Spur Steak & Grill: Union Square, Aberdeen

I USED to pick a restaurant based on the number of accolades it managed to rack up and if you could book a table for 9pm.
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Published: 08/06/2012 07:27:43

Carmine’s Pizza & Pasta: Union Terrace, Aberdeen

ALL good restaurants aim to welcome customers and make them feel at home.
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Published: 01/06/2012 07:28:22

Little Italy: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

GONE are the days when you’d find me dancing on the tables at Little Italy.
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Published: 25/05/2012 07:10:54

Cafe Boheme: Windmill Brae, Aberdeen

THERE are some people on earth who are just here to make the rest of us look bad.
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Published: 18/05/2012 07:16:13

Amaya: Unit 2, Westhill Drive

ANT and Dec, fish and chips, salt and pepper, Wallace and Gromit ... Some things are just meant to go together.
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Published: 11/05/2012 07:27:42

Bistro La Bonne: Correction Wynd, Aberdeen

AS A picky eater, it’s often difficult to find a restaurant with the right “je ne sais quoi”.
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Published: 04/05/2012 09:30:23

Porterhouse Restaurant: Thainstone Centre, Inverurie

WORD to the wise – informing your wife that you’re taking her for a romantic dinner at a cattle market doesn’t always illicit the desired effect.
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Published: 27/04/2012 07:25:34

The Albyn Restaurant: Albyn Place, Aberdeen

WITH my other half back in Aberdeen for more than a week already, it seemed about time to celebrate.
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Published: 20/04/2012 07:18:58

Mango Pickle: Union Street, Aberdeen

MANGO Pickle is the new kid in town, launched by a celebrity chef in a blaze of publicity.
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Published: 12/04/2012 14:09:39

The Stage Door Restaurant: North Silver Street, Aberdeen

WHILE it’s not something I often say, it was a relief to see the Stage Door Restaurant thronging with diners.
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Published: 06/04/2012 07:19:44

Wagamama: Union Square, Aberdeen

SOMETIMES you have to use your noodle to find a place to eat that will keep everyone in the family happy.
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Published: 30/03/2012 07:13:50

Ferryhill House Hotel: Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen

SITTING in the restaurant at Ferryhill House Hotel watching the sun set was fittingly romantic.
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Published: 23/03/2012 06:58:24

Yorokobi by CJ: Huntly Street, Aberdeen

WHEN my dad came to visit all the way from my home town in California, I knew just the place to take him.
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Published: 16/03/2012 07:36:55

The Manchurian: Causewayend, Aberdeen

IT HAS always intrigued me that in the heart of grey old Aberdeen there is a building more suited to downtown Beijing.
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Published: 09/03/2012 07:20:28

Cafe Rouge: Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen

WHEN the news broke about Cafe Rouge coming to Aberdeen there would have been few people more excited than my other half and me.
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Published: 02/03/2012 07:31:25

Moonfish: 9 Correction Wynd, Aberdeen

NEXT time I go to Moonfish – and there will be a next time – I’m going to do it at the height of summer.
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Published: 24/02/2012 07:00:52

Chao Phraya: Blaikies Quay, Aberdeen

APPEARANCES can be deceptive. It’s the saying that bagged me a wife despite my physical disadvantages, and it applies equally to this incongruous little Thai restaurant.
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Published: 17/02/2012 07:18:51

Giraffe: Union Square, Aberdeen

YOU know that old saying about “jack of all trades, master of none”? It’s wrong.
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Published: 10/02/2012 06:57:53

Yu: Union Street, Aberdeen

THE Chinese New Year has kicked off ... so welcome to the Year of the Dragon.
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Published: 03/02/2012 07:24:19

The Courtyard: Alford Lane, Aberdeen

IT’S undeniable chefs – sorry, “molecular gastronomists” – like Heston Blumenthal have had a profound impact on the fine dining scene.
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Published: 27/01/2012 07:18:34

Monsoona: Bridge Street, Aberdeen

AS ANYONE who has even glanced at the Evening Express restaurant reviews before knows, I like curry.
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Published: 20/01/2012 07:25:02

Royal China: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

NOW when it comes to Chinese food I quite like Banquet Menu A but I also like Banquet Menu B. There’s only one way to settle this ... fight!
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Published: 13/01/2012 06:59:57

The Creel Inn: Catterline, Stonehaven

AS WE drew up to the clifftop Creel Inn, the first dusting of snow had arrived – in stark contrast to the red soil of the Mearns.
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Published: 16/12/2011 08:07:27

The Silver Darling: Pocra Quay, Aberdeen

THE Silver Darling has a reputation for being an excellent – if expensive – seafood restaurant.
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Published: 09/12/2011 07:32:39

Paula McEwen: Great Western Road, Aberdeen

A GOOD rule of thumb is to take things you read on the internet with a grain of salt.
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Published: 02/12/2011 07:20:45

The Nawaabs: Summer Street, Aberdeen

WITH our bank account still reeling from our recent wedding, the number of meals out has taken a hit.
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Published: 25/11/2011 07:17:14

Jimmy Chung’s: Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen

THE last time I passed Jimmy Chung’s at the Beach, folk were queuing out the door.
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Published: 17/11/2011 13:46:51

Cafe 52: The Green, Aberdeen

YOU just have to follow your nose to find Cafe 52, which wafts out fragrant spices through its bamboo-filled courtyard.
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Published: 11/11/2011 06:58:51

Light of Bengal: 13 Rose Street, Aberdeen

AFTER a few drinks to bid a fond farewell to an old colleague, my friend suggested we round off the evening with a nice meal.
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Published: 04/11/2011 07:08:32

Konnichi: The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen

THE night had been a mad rush against time but coming into the quiet calm of Konnichi Bar and Restaurant I felt the stress instantly lift.
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Published: 28/10/2011 07:17:52

Sam’s: King Street, Aberdeen

WHEN it comes to going out for a meal, I like to get to my venue in plenty of time. I hate to rush.
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Published: 21/10/2011 07:26:44

Atholl Hotel: King’s Gate, Aberdeen

IT MUST be a function of getting older, but these days I like more and more things “old school”.
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Published: 14/10/2011 08:02:39

The Spice Mill: Grandholm Crescent, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

I’M NOT particularly fond of this time of year. The leaves turn brown, the nights draw in and there’s a definite nip in the air.
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Published: 30/09/2011 07:08:11

Sabai: Union Street, Aberdeen

A NIGHT out on the town with old friends has to be one of my favourite things.
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Published: 23/09/2011 07:01:18

Chiquito: Queen’s Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen

YOU know that feeling when you go into a restaurant, order drinks, look at the menu then realise it’s all a bit grim – from the community centre cafe atmosphere to the waiter who speaks no English at all – so it’s better to leave?
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Published: 16/09/2011 07:13:36

1906 at HMT: His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount viaduct, Aberdeen

HIS Majesty’s Theatre knows how to stage a good production – there’s no question about that.
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Published: 09/09/2011 07:10:14

Restaurant 21: Market Street, Aberdeen

IT’S been a while since we last visited Restaurant 21 in Aberdeen.
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Published: 02/09/2011 07:29:17

The Cock & Bull: Ellon Road, Balmedie

DON’T be fooled by the name – The Cock & Bull restaurant is every bit the real deal.
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Published: 26/08/2011 06:59:54

Nando’s: Union Square, Aberdeen

NANDO’S has become an institution for my group of friends since it opened last year.
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Published: 19/08/2011 07:17:03

Mi Amore: Huntly Street, Aberdeen

SET-PRICE menus tend to make me concerned.
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Published: 12/08/2011 07:14:56

TGI Friday’s: Union Square, Aberdeen

TGI FRIDAY’S has always struck me as a bit of an odd name for a restaurant.
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Published: 05/08/2011 07:13:51

Cocoa: Market Street, Aberdeen

IT’S surely a good sign for a restaurant when even a monsoon doesn’t keep the punters away.
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Published: 29/07/2011 11:32:00

The White Horse: Old Road, Balmedie

ON A cold and wet Saturday evening we faced deciding how to combine the few remaining contents of the freezer into something that would resemble dinner.
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Published: 22/07/2011 07:13:28

Buchanans Bistro: Woodend Barn, Banchory

AFTER a day of checking out Royal Deeside with guests, we wanted to find a nearby eating place fit for kings and queens.
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Published: 08/07/2011 07:08:21

Royal Thai: Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

WE HAVE a saying around our house of “Well, you just failed Mr and Mrs”.
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Published: 15/07/2011 07:11:39

Zizzi Ristorante: Union Square, Aberdeen

WE WERE two women on a mission. Late night shopping and looking to buy a dress for a wedding the very next day.
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Published: 01/07/2011 07:15:14

Handmade Burger Co: First Level Mall, Union Square, Aberdeen

THE best burger I’ve ever had was a half-pounder, served in a Boston bar, which didn’t come with a welter of sauces or garnish.
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Published: 24/06/2011 07:14:10

Pavarotti’s: Union Terrace, Aberdeen

AT THE start of a week off there’s nothing better than heading out for dinner.
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Published: 17/06/2011 07:13:22

Royal China: 124-130 Holburn Street, Aberdeen

FOR oriental fare, we’re more than a little spoiled in Aberdeen.
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Published: 10/06/2011 07:00:09

The Green Inn: Victoria Road, Ballater

AFTER sitting on a bus for well over an hour, I was beginning to wonder why I’d agreed to go to the Green Inn in Ballater.
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Published: 03/06/2011 07:20:27

Yo! Sushi: Union Square, Aberdeen

YOU would think somewhere called Yo! Sushi would be a terrible place to take your beloved who doesn’t care for fish or Japanese food.
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Published: 27/05/2011 06:56:07

Tropeiro: 1 Golden Square, Aberdeen.

THERE is casual dining, there is formal dining and then there is event dining.
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Published: 20/05/2011 06:57:02

RBG Grill: Park Inn by Radisson, 1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen

HOTEL restaurants are an interesting breed – neither here nor there, they feel the need to be either everything to everyone or play it incredibly safe.
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Published: 13/05/2011 06:58:46

Atlantis Restaurant: The Mariner Hotel, 349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen

SINCE visits to America as a child, I’ve been a fan of restaurants that fully immerse themselves in a theme – from the decor to the menu.
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Published: 06/05/2011 07:00:07

Nargile:77-79 Skene Street, Aberdeen

ONE of the pleasures we foodies have is comparing notes on our favourite places to eat, usually starting with “have you tried?” and ending with “you should, it’s fine”.
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Published: 29/04/2011 11:30:04

La Stella: 28 Adelphi, Aberdeen

COSY, quirky restaurants are always my dining spots of choice.
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Published: 22/04/2011 06:58:04

Bistro Verde: The Green, Aberdeen

HAVE you ever looked at a menu and actually wanted everything on it?
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Published: 15/04/2011 06:54:14

Spice Dabba: 15 Belmont Street, Aberdeen.

VARIETY is the spice of life – it’s a fine old saying and one which I take as a personal challenge to try as many different curry places as possible.
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Published: 08/04/2011 06:46:19

La Lombarda: 2 King Street, Aberdeen

IT’S not often I take my husband out for dinner, but since we were celebrating our second wedding anniversary I thought we deserved a treat.
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Published: 01/04/2011 06:56:06

Carmelite: Stirling Street, Aberdeen

HAVING a good night out needn’t always be a riotous affair.
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Published: 25/03/2011 07:22:28

Rustico: Union Row, Aberdeen

DO YOU believe in love at first bite? After falling head over heels for this sensational Italian, I think I’ve been converted.
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Published: 18/03/2011 06:44:19

Goulash: Adelphi, Aberdeen

AS A kid, you no doubt had a favourite auntie and uncle – you know the ones, cheery, brilliant cooks, who always give hugs and a cheeky bit of extra pocket-money.
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Published: 11/03/2011 06:59:53

Prezzo: Union Square, Aberdeen

IT LOOKS like we are incubating Aberdeen’s first Italian Quarter without anyone noticing.
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Published: 04/03/2011 06:53:22

Mains of Scotstown Inn: Jessmond Square, Bridge of Don

THE Mains of Scotstown Inn is hidden among the homes of Aberdeen’s Bridge of Don.
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Published: 25/02/2011 07:21:17

Fusion Bar and Bistro: 10 North Silver Street, Aberdeen

I RECENTLY discovered the worst thing about going out for a romantic Valentine’s meal.
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Published: 18/02/2011 06:52:42

The Foyer: 82A Crown Street, Aberdeen

MY PHILOSOPHY for 2011 when it comes to eating out has been “why wait to have a reason for a special meal?” If you feel like you need a treat you obviously do.
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Published: 11/02/2011 06:42:46

Hilton Garden Inn: St Andrew Street, Aberdeen

STEAKS are sometimes a bit of a too-easy choice, especially to a true carnivore and offal fiend like me.
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Published: 04/02/2011 06:52:28

Christos Greek Taverna: John Street, Aberdeen

GREECE is one of my all-time favourite holiday destinations.
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Published: 28/01/2011 06:46:50

New Yangtze: 8 Bridge Street, Aberdeen

LOOKS can be deceiving ... take the entrance to the New Yangtze, for example.
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Published: 21/01/2011 06:56:08

Wagamama: Union Square, Aberdeen

IT’S taken almost 20 years to arrive but, at last, it’s here.
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Published: 14/01/2011 06:44:30

The Albyn: 11 Albyn Place, Aberdeen

THE festive season is now officially behind us ... but that doesn’t mean an end to fun nights out.
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Published: 07/01/2011 09:32:05

Pizza Express: 47 Belmont Street, Aberdeen

CHRISTMAS is coming, the goose is getting fat ... and already I’m sick to the back teeth of turkey, trimmings and all that.
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Published: 17/12/2010 06:45:08

Shelley Leigh’s: 79 Charlotte Street, Aberdeen

WITH a party to organise, my pal and I needed a place with good food and a chilled mid-week atmosphere.
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Published: 10/12/2010 06:56:04

The Waterside Inn: Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead

EVERY time I venture to the Waterside Inn I hope to once again catch a glimpse of one of the UK’s hottest pop stars.
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Published: 03/12/2010 06:51:40

Eljo’s: 53 Langstane Place, Aberdeen

SURROUNDED by the newly developed hotels and swanky cocktail bars of Langstane Place, the glass-fronted Eljo’s couldn’t be in a more fitting location.
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Published: 26/11/2010 06:56:52

Osprey Restaurant: Thistle Hotel, Dyce

HEADING off to the airport at stupid o’clock in the morning always puts a dampener on my holidays.
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Published: 19/11/2010 06:53:47

Giraffe: Union Square, Aberdeen

MY WEE blended family always has a slight niggle when we fetch up at Union Square looking for food.
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Published: 12/11/2010 06:57:28

Moonfish Cafe, Correction Wynd, Aberdeen

THE Merchant Quarter is fast becoming one of the hippest areas in Aberdeen for shopping, hotels and – most of all – eating.
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Published: 05/11/2010 09:44:30

Fife Arms Hotel, The Square, Turriff

LITTLE did we know when we hit Turriff’s oldest eating house that our chef had served presidents, pop stars, actors and footballers.
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Published: 29/10/2010 07:25:17

Prego: 33-35 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen

THERE was something pretty strange about Prego ... something we couldn’t quite put a finger on.
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Published: 22/10/2010 06:54:44

The Udny Arms: Main Street, Newburgh

WHAT better way is there to spend a Sunday afternoon than by building up an appetite for your roast dinner with a brisk walk?
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Published: 15/10/2010 06:55:53

The Stage Door: North Silver Street, Aberdeen

ON A blustery autumn evening, curling up in front of the TV might seem the best option.
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Published: 08/10/2010 06:42:33

Cafe Montmartre: Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen

PARIS – it conjures ideas of romance, fashion panache and artistic inspiration.
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Published: 01/10/2010 06:59:16

The Bieldside: North Deeside Road, Aberdeen

AN IDIOT once said: “Quality rather than quantity.”
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Published: 24/09/2010 06:47:28

Poldino’s: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

WITH a night at His Majesty’s ahead, having an Italian meal before the curtain rose added to the sense of occasion.
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Published: 17/09/2010 06:50:38

Tor-Na-Coille Hotel: Inchmarlo Road, Banchory

MEARNS exile Charlie Anderson is a real toff.
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Published: 10/09/2010 06:53:04

The Square: Golden Square, Aberdeen

THE Square is a bit like the Tardis ... it really is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.
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Published: 03/09/2010 07:16:10

The Borsalino Restaurant: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

BORSALINO lies just a few hundred yards from the border with Aberdeenshire.
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Published: 27/08/2010 06:59:13

Apache Spur: Union Square, Aberdeen

DID you hear the one about the South African restaurant, with a Tex Mex theme in the heart of Aberdeen?
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Published: 20/08/2010 07:11:43

Cutty Spice: King Street, Inverbervie

SEE me, see names, I’m absolutely terrible at remembering them.
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Published: 13/08/2010 06:58:16

Ferryhill House Hotel: Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen

THERE must be some kind of special sensor at the Ferryhill House Hotel because whenever I set foot in its beer garden the sun magically disappears in an instant.
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Published: 06/08/2010 06:57:20

The Tolbooth Restaurant: Old Pier, Stonehaven

PERCHED on a waterfront wall with the salty sea air breezing in – it is one of my favourite places in the world.
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Published: 30/07/2010 07:27:04

Howies: Chapel Street, Aberdeen

LIKE any other parents, Mrs B and I love our kids beyond reason.
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Published: 22/07/2010 11:58:53

Fennel: Burn Lane, Inverurie

LOOKING around at the subtly-lit white walls, fish tanks, paintings and chic Saturday night diners, I was a tad confused.
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Published: 16/07/2010 07:31:27

Mi Amore: Huntly Street, Aberdeen

I WAS simply delighted when my friend told me there was a new Italian restaurant in town.
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Published: 09/07/2010 07:28:08

Scott Skinner’s: North Deeside Road, Banchory

MODERN life ... it’s all a bit of a hectic whirl isn’t it, with us caught in the middle of a dance of change.
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Published: 02/07/2010 06:56:30

Frankie & Benny’s: Queen’s Links, Aberdeen

AS I am currently the proudest mum in the world after my son received an A pass in his exam I thought he deserved a celebratory slap-up meal.
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Published: 25/06/2010 07:17:31

Siberia: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

A RARE sunny day in Aberdeen demands a visit to a beer garden after work.
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Published: 25/06/2010 07:17:34

Luigi’s: Holiday Inn, Westhill

A CATCH-UP on girly gossip deserves a good meal to accompany it.
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Published: 18/06/2010 06:54:27

210 Bistro: Market Street, Aberdeen

WHOEVER said “location, location, location” (Phil or Kirsty I think) has obviously never been to 210 Bistro.
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Published: 11/06/2010 07:49:53

Yorokobi: Huntly Street, Aberdeen

I MIGHT be an in-aboot-comer to these here parts but I have noticed one refreshing trend in my five years of living here.
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Published: 04/06/2010 07:11:38

The Ashvale: Great Western Road, Aberdeen

HOUSE-HUNTING can be a hungry business. So what better way to research my prospective new neighbourhood, than to head to the local chipper and see if it’s any crack?
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Published: 28/05/2010 06:54:17

Ban-Car Hotel: Main Road, Lonmay, Fraserburgh

IF I said I was dining at the ancestral home of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll you would probably expect me to be in Memphis.
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Published: 28/05/2010 06:54:14

Ask: Union Square, Aberdeen

ASK and you shall receive ... so when I asked Mrs B if she wanted to visit the latest Italian eatery in town I received a “yes”.
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Published: 21/05/2010 06:52:16

Bollywood Tandoori: Union Street, Aberdeen

TWO things have been a source of constant pleasure in my life so far – food and films.
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Published: 14/05/2010 06:47:15

Sai-Gon: Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

BEING on a health kick does mean some sacrifices – but it didn’t stand in the way of an overdue catch-up with the girls.
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Published: 05/05/2010 14:50:10

Tandoori Haven: Allardice Street, Stonehaven

WITH Dorothy fever gripping the nation – well, according to Graham Norton anyway – we are constantly being told there’s no place like home.
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Published: 30/04/2010 12:25:37

Country Park Inn: Station Road, Mintlaw

A MEAL fit for a king is always the order of the day when a newborn baby enters the world.
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Published: 23/04/2010 06:21:30

Josephines: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

BLINK and you’d miss this little Italian restaurant on Holburn Street.
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Published: 16/04/2010 07:22:37

Number One Brasserie: Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen

SINCE it first opened about five years ago, Number One has always been for me one of the most reliable restaurants in Aberdeen.
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Published: 09/04/2010 06:36:29

Rendezvous @ Nargile: Forest Avenue, Aberdeen

HAVING a top restaurant at the end of your street can be a bit of a mixed blessing.
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Published: 02/04/2010 06:52:54

Yatai: Langstane Place, Aberdeen

I‘M A bit of a nervous diner when outside of my comfort zone.
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Published: 26/03/2010 06:57:36

La Stella: Adelphi, Aberdeen

THERE’S a new concept being floated on the cobbles of The Adelphi – “bistronomy”.
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Published: 19/03/2010 07:16:25

Fourmile House: Old Skene Road, Kingswells

WHEN my friend suggested the Fourmile House for dinner, I was keen to see if it had changed for the better since my last visit.
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Published: 07/10/2011 07:54:31