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A CHEF who runs a cafe in a stunning Scottish location said it was a "dream come true" to serve her food on the streets of New York. Clare Coghill works at Café Cùil on the Isle of Skye but made the trip to the US this week to showcase Scotland 's delicious cuisine. 4 Clare Coghill took her food to the streets of New York Credit: SUPPLIED 4 She was participating in the NYC Tartan Week 2025 Credit: SUPPLIED 4 Café Cùil is located in the village of Carbost on the Isle of Skye Credit: SUPPLIED The talented chef teamed up with VisitScotland as part of NYC Tartan Week 2025, which celebrates Scottish culture, food, drink , art , and music.
The festival includes a series of events which run from Tuesday, April 1, until Saturday, April 5, with hundreds turning up for the huge Tartan Day Parade. And Clare, who won Channel 4 's My Home Kitchen Rules in 2017, took some of her authentic tasty dishes to the festival to serve to locals. On Thursday she handed out free samples from a street food truck which was parked across from Madison Square Park.
READ MORE IN MONEY FARE PLAY Scots public transport firm to let kids travel for free during Easter holidays CHEERS TO THAT! Shoppers go wild over beer dispenser that’s a ‘need for summer’ New Yorkers were able to try some of her legendary lobster rolls with Isle of Raasay whisky butter and veggie haggis quesadilla. Then on Friday evening, she hosted a pop-up stall at Albert’s Bar. It really is a dream come true to be able to share our culture and traditional food and drink with both fellow Scots living in New York Clare Coghill Here Clare served a delicious menu of bar snacks using seasonal Scottish ingredients and techniques inspired by her unique location in the Scottish Hebrides.
Drinks were also available from Café Cùil’s island neighbours , Isle of Raasay distillery, who produce an award-winning range of gin and whisky. Most read in Money BEER WE GO 'Old man pub for all ages' set to open in prime spot in Scots city FOOD FOR THOUGHT All the places kids can eat for free in Scotland during Easter holidays CHOC SHOCK Big chocolate brand recalls Easter eggs over fears they may contain metal pieces PASS IT ON Hol warning to passport holders to make vital check NOW - even if it's in date This was a ticketed event that had only 50 spaces available and cost $129.89 per person.
It included five Scottish-inspired dishes, a ceilidh piper, a welcome drink and three cocktails provided by Isle of Raasay Distillery. EastEnders fans shocked as they spot show legend working behind the counter in East London cafe Clare said it was a "dream come true" to bring her food to New York . She said: "It really is a dream come true to be able to share our culture and traditional food and drink with both fellow Scots living in New York and people who might not have tried our fabulous produce and recipes before.
” Clare was born and raised on the Isle of Skye before moving to London and entering My Home Kitchen Rules. Menu at Albert’s Bar pop up THIS is the menu that Clare served at the pop up at Albert’s Bar. Lobster roll with brioche, Isle of Raasay whisky butter & chives Veggie haggis quesadilla with highlander hot sauce Tattie scone taco with Scottish hot smoked salmon & pickled fennel Scotch egg with black pudding, whisky mayo & mull cheddar 'Shortbread society' cranachan with whipped cream, toasted Scottish oats & raspberries Raasay Martini with Isle of Raasay Hebridean Gin, Bianca Vermouth, Manzanilla, onion, brine and garnished with a pickled onion Draamhattan, Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - The Draam, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura bitters and served with Maraschino cherry Hebridean Highball, Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - The Draam, Yuzu, Fresh pressed Ginger, Angostura Bitters, Club soda.
Served with candied skewer. She won the show with her competition partner, Niall Munro who has since started Skye Live music festival and Birch coffee . This led Clare to work in London kitchens honing her skills and later opening Café Cùil in Hackney where a brunch menu showcased the best of Skye and Scottish produce.
However, after only opening for a few weeks, the COVID pandemic arrived and she was forced to close. Read more on the Scottish Sun BIG CALL Council becomes the first in Scotland to blanket ban mobile phones in classrooms MAKE HIM PROUD My dad is a Rangers legend - he gets nervous watching me in another sport Now based back on the Isle of Skye, the café has been reborn in the idyllic setting of Carbost. Nestled at the foot of the Black Cuillin Mountains, it's floor-to-ceiling windows give stunning views over the glimmering Loch Harport and hills.
4 She said it was a 'dream come true' to share her food Credit: SUPPLIED.
