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As if there wasn't enough food and drink on television, this weekend sees the Scottish debut of the BBC Good Food Show at the SECC. Still, a live show does mean you can smell, touch and taste the stuff, as Donald Reid discovers
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I It's one of the most venerable restaurant locations in Glasgow, so it's good to see action again at the Buttery following last year‘s fire. Refurbished and revitalised as Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery. it‘s another branch of Ryan James' popular seafood restaurants, though chef David Monaghan's menu won't be exclusively fish-orientated. Former Buttery and Rogano frontman Jim Wilson will be in charge of the all-day bar. Call 0141 221 8188 for bookings.
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I Plaisir du Chocolat and its landmark café on the Royal Mile went into administration earlier this year. The company carried on trading, however, and hopes to open a new boutique on Thistle Street before Christmas. Meanwhile, the new tenant in the Canongate site is Cafe Douce France, which serves French bistro classics, with Edinburgh firm Hot Chocolates selling sweet treats alongside.
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