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Bread is baked fresh every morning and stuffed into baskets near a large selection of wines — Stump Jump. a Riesling-Sanvignon Blanc from southern Australia. is particularly recommended for summer drinking and costs £6.99. Alternatively. pre~made chunky baguettes come with a range of delicious fillings for those who don't want to lift a finger. They cost about £2.
ln Stockbridge. Herbie of lidinburgh (66 Raeburn Place. ()l3l 332 9888) has fantastic unpasturised Brie de Meaux (£1.95 per l()()g). made by Renard Gillard in the village where Brie was invented. Alternatively. you can browse the shelves packed to the rafters of the diminutive deli for homemade chicken liver pate with garlic and brandy (£1.30 per l()()g). which should be twinned with a great range of dense. traditional bread made by Herbie‘s own baker. (‘hoose from granary. white French country. organic wholemeal or sourdough varieties starting at El fora small loaf.
Lastly. in northern New Town. (ilass and Thompson (2 Dundas Street. ()l3l 557 0909) combines tempting baking you won‘t want to share —- think crumbly date and walnut slices for £1.30 — with cheesy delights such as Italian l’ecorino or. closer to home. Isle of Mull cheddar matured at the 'l‘obermory distillery.
Also great for a gourmet sandwich is a selection of pales. Smoked salmon and dill costs £1.95 per l()()g while wild mushroom pate weighs in at £l.39 per l()()g. What's more. the popular outlet combines its deli counter with a small cafe '— ideal when the weather turns inclement and an indoor picnic is required.
For more ideas on fine food see the side panel directory for other hitlisted delis and shops.
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Don’t waste valuable sun time in the kitchen. Here’s where to go for those top treats.
Glasgow
I Delizique
66 Hyndland Street. West End 0141 339 2000
Every inch of this deli is packed with delicious treats. Venison burgers. haggis and a SBlO(,ll(‘ll of fish can be found in coolers and the collection of wines includes some that are not available elsewhere. Werth sampling from the kitchen are dishes to take away. Such as smoked trout or leek and asparagus tart.
I Eat
16 Busby Road. Clarkston. Southside
0141 638 7123
Eat provides meals with a home-made touch. Such as beef lasagne topped with creamy bechamel sauce. chicken wrapped in pancetta with roast vegetables in a cream sauce or a pasta with artichoke salad. The deli is thoughtful towards those with food intolerances. too. with a gluten-free chocolate and almond cake.
I Garlic
793 Shettleston Road, Shettleston, East End
0141 763 0399
A real find. Garlic is a classic family- run Italian deli with a range of salamis and other meats (Such as peppered pastrainil. as well as cheeses (from pecorino to fresh buffalo mozzarella). breads (loaves and focaccia). and antipasti from marinated olives to stuffed peppers.
I Lupe Pintos
313 Great Western Road. West End 0141 334 5444
A welcome sister to the Edinburgh shop. Lupe Pintos is a red-hot paradise for lovers of all things Mexican. Spanish and American. On the brightly coloured shelves are
umpteen types of dried chillies. nachos and tortillas. jars of jalapeno peppers and an unbeatable range of fiery sauces. Alongside them are 100% agave tequila. beers and Spanish wine. Also at 24 Leven Street. Tollcross. Edinburgh. 0131 228 6241
Edinburgh
I Circus Food Hall
15 North West Circus Place. Stockbridge
0131 220 0333
Peer through the glass floor of the Circus Cafe and you'll catch a hint of what awaits below stairs: the basement food has old and new world wines (stored in former bank vaults). fresh bread. buttery croissants. pain au chocolat. scones and muffins. milk. and dark or white chocolate fondues by Chareau presented in clay pots.
I Dionika
3—6 Canonmills Bridge. Canonmills 0131 652 3993
Dionika's owner/manager Juan Blanco is evangelical about the produce he sells. Meats include lberico and Sobrasada hams and Chistorra sausage. while cheeses such as Valedon and Picon are wrapped in vine and fig leaves. Fish lovers will appreciate the octopus, needlefish and traditional cod in tomato sauce.
I Relish
6 Commercial Street. Leith
0131 476 1920
Relish is a foodie's treasure trove run by Callum Morrison. The shop's shelves are packed with goods including truffles. pate de fois gras. Lorina lemonade and Benedetto Cavalieri pasta. The selection of meats and cheeses at the long deli counter can be tucked into a sandwich and served at one of its tables. or popped into yOur basket.
News to nibble on . . .
I Following the lead of the Ayrshire Food Network, another fine directory of Scottish produce - this time in rural Stirlingshire and the Loch Lomond region - has been recently published. Called ‘Buy Local’, the booklet offers outline stock lists and other useful information for anyone interested in seasonal foods - especially business to business trade. Nick Nairn (pictured) has given his support to the guide which includes diverse operations, such as Dalchonzie Farm Shop in Comrie, Strathendrick Greens & Beans, Stirling Mushrooms and John Brown Butchers of Buchlyvie and Balfron. To download a copy of the directory or to learn more about what Lomond and Rural Stirling Leader+ is doing for the businesses and communities in the area, visit www.lrsleaderplus.org.ukl whats-new.html#directory.
I Glasgow has its first Moroccan restaurant. the Argan Café in the Finnieston/Kelvingrove district of the West End. In addition to classic tagines, couscous stews and paella, the menu is full of tapas-style options. including fried sardines with lemon and five spices, lamb meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and poached egg. a signature chicken and almond pie (pastilla au poulet). or stuffed courgettes. Most dishes cost between 23 and £5. Argan is at
1 166 Argyle Street, Glasgow. 0141 560 2070. and is open seven days a week from noon.
I Across the park and up on Great Western Road, Theo’s is a new family-owned coffee shop run by Elspeth Gibson, who used to be director of Grassroots. Theo’s is designed for adults but includes a dedicated play area for marauding tots, too. A Bei & Nannini cappuccino is £1.95, while the cakes (sponge and jelly filled) come from Inverness, featuring ingredients that you might expect in home-made equivalents. Savoury options include soups and sandwiches. Theo’s, 380 Great Western Road, 0141 339 9171.