Many tastes of Angus all in one showcase

The Taste of Angus festival may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you have missed out on all the fun.

With an action-packed programme of events taking place until Sunday, there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved.

The Taste of Angus Festival aims to celebrate the best in food and drink in Angus with a focus on local produce and expertise.

If you haven’t already been, now is a great time to check out Andreou’s Bistro in Abroath.

Chef Andrew McDonald explains: “To highlight the fantastic quality of meat we have on our doorstep, until Sunday March 25, we’re pairing up with local butcher DH Robertson to offer a special Meat Mezze featuring the very best of locally-sourced meat, poultry and vegetables.

“Our Taste of Angus mezze consists of four courses of traditional Greek dishes, including vine leaves stuffed with minced lamb; Keftedes, which are pork meatballs; Beef Stifado, which is a rump steak and shallot stew; and Chicken Souvlaki kebab.”

Tomorrow evening, don’t miss the chance to celebrate the Taste of Angus Festival when there will be live music on the menu at the Wee Bear Cafe at Bridgend of Lintrathen, near Kirriemuir.

Top jazz musicians Rob Luft and California’s Nora Germain will be playing in this stunning venue, which overlooks Lintrathen Reservoir.

For the perfect, chilled out end to the weekend’s festivities, look no further than Sacred Grounds Coffee Company in Arbroath.

From noon until 6pm on Sunday, this will be the place to chill out and enjoy a really good cup of coffee, along with a few delicious extras.

“To celebrate the many tastes of our local area, we’re throwing open the roastery’s doors to welcome Muckle Backit Pizza Oven, Artisana Gourmet Brownies and 71 Brewing,” explains Kathryn Baker of Sacred Grounds Coffee Company.

“In addition, artisan baker Keith from Angus Oven is coming along, too. Keith has just opened a small bakery near Arbroath and he’ll be bringing along his sourdough bread, croissants and other treats.

“We want people to pop along and meet these exceptional, Angus-based producers and, of course, fill themselves full with great food and drink while they relax, chat and enjoy the roastery’s unique atmosphere,” Kathryn continued.

“We’re delighted to be part of the Taste of Angus Festival, which always attracts producers who are as passionate and committed about what they do as we are.

“In Angus, there’s such an incredible larder to choose from. There’s everything from brownies to gin, seafood to goat, asparagus to berries.

“The Taste of Angus covers many different foods and drinks – and it’s always delicious!”

Please note that pizzas must be booked in advance by contacting Muckle Backit Pizza Oven on Facebook.

For more information, visit: www. tasteangus.co.uk

Ailsa Hayward of Artisana and some of her delicious fare, and speciality coffee from the Sacred Grounds roastery.