She's the Head of Food and Drink at DC Thomson (the publisher of the Press & Journal, Evening Express, Evening Standard and The Courier) who is the girl to go to for all the food intel here in the North-east. From what's new on the scene to food reviews, Julia knows it all and I was eager to hear her food highlights from all across Scotland.

Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Castleton Farm. Read my full review of its cafe, shop and products over on the blog.

Businesses mentioned in this episode:

• Bomb Donuts, Aberdeen
• The Bread Guy, Aberdeen
• The Butcher Shop Bar & Grill, Glasgow
• Cafe Harmony, Aberdeen
• Kirkview Cafe, Aberdeen
• Melt (closed) try out Trellis, Newburgh
• Moonfish, Aberdeen
• Orchid, Aberdeen
• Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
• Second Home Studio + Cafe, Aberdeen
• So… NYC, Aberdeen
• Rothesay Rooms, Ballater
• Tantrum Doughnuts, Glasgow
• The Tasting Room, Inverbervie
• Simply Donuts, Aberdeen
• Yatai (closed) try Masaki, Aberdeen
• 83 Hannover Street, Edinburgh

Food bloggers mentioned:

• Documenting My Dinner
• Lost in Food
• Phat Scrans

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