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To go with story by Katy Gordon. Restaurant review of The Riverside in Dunblane for Courier Food and Drink mag Picture shows; The Riverside restaurant and pub. Dunblane. Supplied by The Riverside Date; 02/05/2025

Was The Riverside in Dunblane the perfect place for a midweek meal?

Based on a recommendation, Katy Gordon tries the food at The Riverside in Dunblane.

By Katy Gordon

Angelos Pardalis has run Cafe Aina with his parents for the last seven years. Image: Ethan Claridge/DC Thomson

Popular Stirling restaurant Cafe Aina up for sale

Cafe Aina's owners say they have been unable to find full-time staff to keep the business going.

By Ethan Claridge

The chefs at work in the open kitchen at The road Hole Restaurant. A chef smiles at the camera in front of a copper-lined commercial kitchen.

Rooftop views and showstopping soufflés at The Old Course’s Road Hole Restaurant in St Andrews

St Andrews’ Road Hole is back after a stunning refurb - with champagne on the rooftop, artful dishes and desserts that practically float off the plate.

By Rachel Mcconachie

Hoi An Quan is serving up authentic Vietnamese food alongside other cuisines. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson

We bagged a table at Stirling’s bustling new Vietnamese restaurant Hoi An Quan

The Murray Place eatery opened in March, but does its food live up to the hype? The Courier's Stirling team investigates.

By Isla Glen

Ziggy's owners Phil and Annie Wishart are retiring from their St Andrews restaurant after 42 years

Rock-themed St Andrews restaurant Ziggy’s closing after 42 years

It's the end of an era as Ziggy's owners Phil and Annie Wishart prepare to say goodbye with tales of celebrities and plans for the future.

By Claire Warrender

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Indulge in Dundee’s chicest brunch spot with an irresistible May offer

We stepped into Heavenly Desserts on Reform Street expecting something sweet – and left raving about the brunch too.

In partnership with Heavenly Desserts

Where to eat on a day in...

The seafood platter at Dory Bistro and Gallery, Pittenweem. Image: Dory Bistro.

The best food and drink to try on a day in the East Neuk

By Joanna Bremner 4

The breakfast special at Vera Artisan Bakery is some of the amazing food and drink to try in Stirling. Image: Vera Artisan Bakery.

The best food and drink to try on a day in Stirling

By Joanna Bremner 2

The North Sea hake with purple sprouting broccoli from Balbirnie House hotel, just outside of Glenrothes. Image: Lifetime Photography.

The best food and drink to try on a day in and around Glenrothes

By Joanna Bremner

Drive-Thru Reviews

Kate Larg of The Cheesy Toast Shack joined food and drink journalist Joanna Bremner for this Drive-Thru Review in Dundee.

Cheesy Toast Shack Kate talks Super Snack, internet trolls and on going viral with seagull insurance

By Joanna Bremner

Braw Tea cafe director Jackie McKenzie and food and drink journalist Joanna Bremner.

Braw Tea cafe director joins for review of ‘Dundee institution’

By Joanna Bremner

Dundee foodie legend Gill Young joined food and drink journalist Joanna Bremner for a Drive-Thru Review of Abule Tiwa in Dundee.

Dundee foodie legend ‘auntie Gill’ joins for review of African restaurant

By Joanna Bremner

Celebrating the region's producers

Robert Graham with a bottle of Gold Top Milk at the family Dairy in Bridge of Allan near Stirling.

The story of Graham’s Family Dairy – and why we all love Gold Top milk

By Joanna Bremner

Allan Ferguson of Allan's Chilli Products is proud of how far the family business has come. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

Perthshire chilli sauce family business which started ‘as a joke’ now making 1,000 bottles a week

By Joanna Bremner

Jane Stewart of St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese and her family create award-winning cheese at their farm in Fife. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

From udder to Anster: Meet Fife’s only traditional farmhouse cheesemaking family

By Joanna Bremner

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