Joanna Bremner

Illinois, United Kingdom

Food and Drink Journalist at The Press and Journal

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My Aberdeen: Foodie Julia Bryce shares her favourite city restaurants and memories of Tiger Tiger bus

3 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

Content creator and journalist Julia Bryce is well known as an Aberdeen foodie. Here are her top picks and favourite memories in the Granite City. What springs to mind when you think of Aberdeen? I guess what makes Aberdeen so special is the access to nature. We have an incredible offering with both the beach and the Cairngorms on our doorstep.
I review 5 Ellon pubs to find my favourite

3 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

The sun is beating down on Ellon when I set out to review five of the Aberdeenshire town’s pubs and bars. Though Ellon is pretty small, there are a range of pubs to suit different tastes and occasions. Having grown up just 15 minutes away from Ellon, I’ve visited some of these venues before. But to give them each a fair judging, I visited these Ellon pubs on the same Saturday afternoon to review each on atmosphere, drinks offering and décor.
The Horn Milk Bar ready for bacon roll rush ahead of Scottish Cup final

3 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

The Horn Milk Bar on the A90 has ordered “double” stock to prepare for 20,000 Aberdeen fans heading to the Scottish Cup Final this Saturday. Owner Kenny Farquharson, who is rooting for Aberdeen, says his team at the Errol diner, will be ready to fuel the hungry Dons as they make their way to Hampden Park in Glasgow. “We know we are going to be mobbed on Saturday – there’s no doubt about that,” says Kenny. “We know fans will be looking for a hearty fill.
Single mum Joanne celebrates 3 years of running riverside Lossie Coffee Cart

4 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

After moving back home to Lossiemouth, single mum Joanne Wood began brewing up plans for her next exciting challenge. A walk along Lossiemouth’s West Beach served as the inspiration for the 56-year-old’s now successful Lossie Coffee Cart. Launched back in May 2022, the cart is now pitched by the River Lossie all year round, frequented by locals and visitors looking for a coffee and a homemade “fancy piece” to enjoy on their walk. “I so appreciate my customers,” says Joanne.
Cloggy House: Our visit to popular family-run Dyce café in Kirkhill Industrial Estate

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

I could never imagine running a café with my sisters. But siblings Alex and Josh McKenzie are running a smooth operation at Cloggy House in Dyce. The café, located at Kirkhill Industrial Estate, promises a “no frills” experience for hungry customers. And there is a mammoth queue inside when we visit in the lunchtime peak. The menu includes burgers, wraps, soup, salads, baked potatoes and sandwiches, as well as daily specials.
Why this Aberdeen beach cafe switched to homemade gelato - even for dogs

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

Paul Dawson swapped life in the fairground for running Pavilion café on Aberdeen beach nine years ago. Paul spent 17 years operating “kiddie rides” at the city’s fairground, his father running a prize bingo. And after making the switch to the food and drink scene, he was keen to bring something unique to his Pavilion café. The idea came to him in the form of homemade gelato. “I wanted to bring a more passionate presence into the place,” he says.
Is Thistle Street Aberdeen's new food and drink quarter?

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

Thistle Street in Aberdeen has been graced with two new food businesses in just the last few months. Nadia Clarke opened stylish Café Moyo in February, while entrepreneur Jeanette Forbes opened her second venue on the street, Mediterranean restaurant, back in January. These are the latest in a long line of successful bars, cafes and restaurants located on the city centre stretch.
'Rescued' CASC bar Aberdeen reopens as Whisky Situation

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

A new Aberdeen bar serving more than 700 different bottles of whisky is opening today, at the venue previously known as CASC Bar. Whisky Situation Aberdeen, the brainchild of 37-year-old Carlos Yabrudy, promises an exclusive whisky offering, as well as cigars, beer, wine and cocktails. The new owners of the the Stirling Street bar, opening on Friday at 5pm, hope it will become a tourist destination in Aberdeen. “We want to eventually become the best whisky bar in Scotland,” Carlos says.
The Croft Inn: The London tube driver who moved to Glenlivet to open a Thai restaurant with his husband

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

After 24 years, seven months, three weeks and one day working as a London underground train driver, Chris Gordon Brown dipped his toes into the food and drink industry for the first time, opening a Thai restaurant in Glenlivet. In 2021, he opened The Croft Inn near Dufftown with his husband, Pariwat Prajudtane. The pair met in Thailand and will be celebrating the 19th anniversary of their civil partnership this August.
6 fashionable looks on a sunny day at Fraserburgh beach

1 month ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Joanna Bremner

The sun was shining on Fraserburgh beach, and stylish folk were out in force enjoying the lovely weather. There was a 1950s inspired beach playsuit, florals, animal print and khaki trousers on this Fraserburgh edition of Street Style. We chatted to stylish locals and visitors to find out more about their style…Vivienne Stewart, 57, Crimmond I work for the council. My top is from New Look, my shorts are from Mountain Warehouse, and my trainers are from Office.