Trend’s top takeaways Since we’re not sure what restrictions, if any, we’ll face on socialising this winter, we thought we’d share our selection of the best takeaways in the city and shire. Each has something special about it, whether it’s the way they contribute to the community, their attention to details, the way they source…

Trend’s local food heroes Meet Dylan King, a man with a passion for great food… I opened JK Fine Foods in the January of 2017 inspired by my Great-Grandfather George Main. He was a skipper whose ambition was to land only the highest quality Scottish seafood available. Over a century later and five generations on,…

Fresh Prince Ingredients:Porter’s Orchard Gin | White Wine | CitrusGinger Ale | Bitters | Egg White A local twist on the classic gin fizz using Aberdeen’s own Porter’s Orchard Gin. Light flavours of apple, ginger and grape come through for an easy to drink liberation.   orchidcocktails.com

Midwinter feasts Traditionally, the end of one year & the start of a new one is marked with feasting. We asked some of our favourite chefs for their ideas… Scrumtious starter:Chicken Liver & Brandy Parfait with Mulled Cranberry compote & Brioche toasts from No.10 Ingredients For the Parfait•  4 shallots thinly sliced•  1 garlic clove minced•  25g…

Eat on the Green’s Craig Wilson offers some festive short cuts so you’re not stuck in the kitchen on Christmas day… Christmas dinner tends to top most people’s list as one of the most stressful meals to prepare. However, it doesn’t have to be provided you get organised. Make your list, check it twice and…