Dishin' It The Food Hoover

On May the fourth (a.k.a Star Wars Day) I'm taking a look to the future to an exciting concept on the horizon in Aberdeen's food scene. I'm joined by Dave Griffiths, the man behind Aberdeen's must-dine spot AVO and his newest venture STAXX ABZ, a new market concept putting community at the forefront giving homegrown businesses a place to thrive. Listen in for all things food, business and the importance of community.



Mentioned in this episode: 




AVO (Aberdeen)
Backyard Beach Collective (Aberdeen)
Big Beefys Biltong (Aberdeen)
Bread Meats Bread (Edinburgh, Glasgow)
Bros Bagels (Edinburgh)
Civerinos (Edinburgh)
Figment Coffee (Aberdeen)
Forest Farm Dairy (Aberdeen)
The Ivy (Edinburgh)
Keppleston Farm Shop (Aberdeen)
Loop & Scoop (Glasgow)
Madame Mews (Aberdeen)
Makin the Dough (Aberdeen)
Paesano Pizza (Glasgow)
The Pitt (Edinburgh)
Simply Donuts (Aberdeen)
Six by Nico (Edinburgh, Glasgow +order for at home cooking packs)
SWG3 (Glasgow)
STAXX ABZ (Aberdeen)
The Sushi Box (Aberdeen)
Thistle Street Market (Aberdeen)
Roots (Aberdeen)

Episode three has just been freshly poured!
To celebrate the re-opening of hospitality, I’m joined by Stuart McPhee Managing Director of Siberia Bar & Hotel to talk all things boozy. If you’re after drinks inspiration, this podcast will be your perfect serve as Stuart joins to talk about what’s new from Siberia, drinks recommendations and spills all on a new brand he’s been working on behind the scenes Twisted Sisters.
I'll save myself from giving away any spoilers so you’ll just have to listen in for all the juice - just hit the link in my bio for this week's ep 🎧
Mentioned in this episode: 

A Guide of where to drink in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire created by @gingerchefslg
Aberdeen Gift Card
Backyard Beach Collective - check availability here
Books and Beans (Aberdeen)
Great Glen Charcuterie (Roy Bridge, Fort William)
The Howe of Torbeg (Ballater, Aberdeenshire)
JoJo's Coffee Shop (Aberdeen)
Paesano Pizza (Glasgow)
Six° North (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stonehaven)
Smoke & Soul (Aberdeen)

Graeme from The Fat Sparrow Bakery joins me on the podcast to talk all things baking. Making the leap to start up his own small batch bakery to feed the people of Aberdeen with the best artisan bakery goods, The Fat Sparrow Bakery is going down a storm.

Find out how Graeme made his dream a reality, what’s next for his booming business and plenty of baking tips.

This episodes recommendations:


Gourmet Cheese (Aberdeen)
Bandit Bakery (Aberdeen)
Roots (Aberdeen)
Singularity Sauce
The Pier Cafe (Lairg)

Joining me for my first ever episode is Victoria, the face behind the Scottish travel blog The Aye Life (www.theayelife.com). 
Well experienced with exploring Scotland, Victoria shares the best places to dine, drink and stay in Scotland along with detailing what's next for The Aye Life, touching on mental health and providing a whole lot of laughs.
This episodes recommendations: 

The Balmoral (Edinburgh)
Foyers Lodge (Loch Ness)
The Fishmarket (Malaig)
The Gellions Bar (Inverness)
Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages (Strachan, Aberdeenshire)
Lettuce Eat (Inverness)
Mill of Dess Lodge (Aboyne, Aberdeenshire)
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen (Edinburgh)
Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon, Aberdeenshire)
The Spiritualist (Glasgow)
Zanres (Ellon, Mintlaw & Peterhead, Aberdeenshire)

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Another food podcast has joined the podcast world, but this one is different.



Dishin' It puts the spotlight on the food scene in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland to give listeners plenty of inspiration for the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore in Scotland.



Join Colin (also known as The Food Hoover) as he gets up close with food brands, food writers and content creators to chat about all things food, travel and everything in between.



With episodes going live every Tuesday, you'll definitely have a growing appetite for Scotland once he's done talking.