Shortlist of finalists for The Menu Meals and Drink Awards 2022

Tonight is the night time the place prime food and drinks companies from throughout Tayside, Angus and Fife might be recognised at The Menu Meals and Drink Awards 2022.

After a two 12 months hiatus on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the awards will make their comeback welcoming round 230 visitors to The Previous Course Lodge in St Andrews.

Celebrating one of the best of native and shining a lightweight on the meals, drink and hospitality sector, 5 judges together with Eniola Adeniyi of Gidi Grill, Martha Bryce of Sound Chew PR, Jamie Scott of The Newport and Julia Bryce Brian Stormont of DC Thomson deliberated the winners after whittling down the shortlists.

A complete of 14 awards might be offered tonight together with the Neighborhood Award which was voted for by The Courier readers.

The celebrated Model Ambassador accolade recognises a person who champions native produce and whose enterprise has made an vital contribution to the areas burgeoning food and drinks scene.

A stellar line-up of five chefs from across The Courier patch will prepare dinner up a five-course meal for these in attendance which incorporates sponsors, judges and finalists.

The cooks embody:

• Martin Hollis, govt chef, The Previous Course Lodge in St Andrews
• Praveen Kumar, chef proprietor at Tabla Indian Restaurant in Perth
• Derek Johnstone, head chef at 18, the flagship restaurant of the newly refurbished Rusacks Lodge in St Andrews
• Ian Syme the Fairmont St Andrews’ govt chef
• Dean Banks, chef/proprietor of Haar Restaurant in St Andrews

Hosted by Scotland’s Nationwide Chef, Gary Maclean, The Menu Meals and Drink Awards 2022 is sponsored by a variety of companies.

They embody Altar Group, Make investments Fife, The Wine Press, 1881 Distillery, Highland Recreation, The Previous Course Lodge, Fairmont St Andrews, Rusacks St Andrews, Praveen Kumar, itison plus, CoelBrew, Swilcan Loft Restaurant at The Previous Course and Haar.

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Shortlist of The Menu food and drinks awards finalists

Bar of the 12 months sponsored by CoelBrew

• Casa Dundee
• Pillars Bar and Salty Canine Lounge
• The Barrelman
• The Tully by Ballintaggart

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Brewer of the 12 months

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Chef of the 12 months sponsored by itison plus

• Andrew Moss – The North Port Restaurant
• Jordan Clark – The Grandtully Lodge by Ballintaggart
• Tom Tsappis – Killiecrankie Home

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Entrepreneur of the 12 months

• Hayley Wilkes – The WeeCOOK Kitchen
• Lynsey Harley – Fashionable Commonplace Espresso
• Praveen Kumar – Genuine Indian Delicacies

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Craft Distiller of the 12 months

• Highland Moon
• The Perth Distillery Co

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Meals/Drink Customer Vacation spot of the 12 months

• Clootie McToot Dumplings
• The Perth Distillery Co
• The Pickled Peacock

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Unbiased Café of the 12 months

• Fisher and Donaldson
• The Tickled Trout Café
• Wee Bear Café
• Zest (St Andrews)

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Newcomer of the 12 months sponsred by Altar Group

• Angus Grill and Larder
• Killiecrankie Home
• The Boar’s Head
• The Crusoe

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Producer of the 12 months sponsored by Swilcan Loft Restaurant at The Previous Course

• Clootie McToot Dumplings
• Pittenweem Preserves
• The Dundee Gin Firm
• The WeeCOOK Kitchen

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Restaurant of the 12 months sponsored by Highland Recreation

• Eolas Restaurant at Murrayshall Nation Property
• Little’s Restaurant
• The Grandtully Lodge by Ballintaggart
• The North Port Restaurant

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Road Meals Vendor of the 12 months

• Heather Road Meals
• Rico’s Pizza Shack
• The Shack
• Ox and Anchor

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Sustainability Award sponsored by Make investments Fife

• Framedrum Venison
• The Little Inexperienced Larder
• Zest