The award-winning Delifonseca is preparing to pay tribute to two of Britain’s most acclaimed poets in Robert Burns and William Shakespeare this month.
To honour the famous Scot, the Dockside venue will host its annual ‘Taste of Burns’ Night’ celebration on January 25 with a special three-course menu.
Featuring the best of traditional Scottish delicacies, guests can choose from five starter options including Scotch Broth, ‘Cock-A-Leekie and Traditonal Culen Skink.
Those with a sweet tooth can opt for Highland desserts such as Border Tart Vanilla Ice Cream, Cranachan, Deep Fried ‘Mars Bar’ and Scottish Cheese Plate with Oatcakes.
Candice Fonseca, proprietor of Delifonseca, said: “Year on year we raise a toast to one of Scotland’s most famous bards and celebrate the very best of Scottish food.
“Our chefs have devised a menu that combines great quality Scottish produce with much loved authentic recipes that stand the test of time.
“Early diners will have the added bonus of enjoying a complimentary Scotch whisky to join us in raising a wee dram.
“We are encouraging our guests to get into the spirit by exploring dishes that they may not have tasted before, or even heard of for that matter.
“However kilts and tartan attire are optional!”
Attention will turn south of the Border on Thursday, January 26 with a Shakespeare Wine Evening taking place at the Stanley Street venue’s Downstairs bar.
The night, hosted in collaboration with The Rubbish Shakespeare Company, will celebrate the art of cuisine during the Bard’s 16th century heyday.
Each dish will be expertly paired with wines from Shakespeare’s popular haunts and will revolve around a novel theatrical performance.
Alongside the entertainment, diners will begin the five-course tapas feast with an amuse bouche of Mussels, Cockles and Periwinkle paired with Gaia Notios Moschofilero/Roditis.
The starter comprises Mini Venison Pasties served alongside Miopasso Nero D’avola. The tapas main course of Suckling Pig with Herb Polenta will be accompanied by Ca Rugate Valpolicella.
For dessert guests will be treated to Pippins & Cheese together with Oak Cross Malt Scotch Whisky. To conclude, a digestif of Candied fruit shortbreads will be complemented with Chateau De Juge, Cadillac.
Danielle Youds, General Manager at Fonseca’s, said: “As with all of our wine evenings, which continue to remain a firm favourite with our guests, the idea is to allow people to sample a range of drinks and dishes that have been selected to complement one another.
“With a nod to old England and European influences, the Shakespeare Evening does just that in a playful manner courtesy of The Rubbish Shakespeare Company’s witty live theatrical performances.
“While the January Blues are synonymous with this time of year, we want to keep the post-Christmas merriments alive by inviting both new and familiar faces to broaden their culinary horizons all the while having fun.”
A ‘Taste of Burns’ will take place on Wednesday, January 25 at Delifonseca Dockside from 5pm and is priced at £29.50 per person.
The Shakespeare Wine Evening will take place on Thursday, January 26 at Fonseca’s Stanley Street from 7:30pm and is priced at £34.95 per person.
For more information about Delifonseca visit www.delifonseca.co.uk or call 0151 255 0808.