Monthly Archives: June 2011
Mull over island opportunity
AN island hotel that’s said to offer scope for expansion is up for grabs on the Isle of Mull with the sale of the...
Capital honoured as chefs open brasserie
Martin Wishart and Paul Tamburrini join forces to launch new restaurant
HE has plied his trade in some of the UK’s most celebrated kitchens, holds...
Restless spirit keeps Blaikie moving on up
He’s transformed the fortunes of Edinburgh bar The Mercat since taking on the lease six years ago, but Graham Blaikie’s not finished yet
GRAHAM Blaikie...
Aspall expansion drive continues
Growing demand for Aspall cider has prompted the Suffolk-based producer to restructure its management team. Commercial director Geoff Bradman and finance director Des Smith have been promoted to the role of joint managing director, responsible for driving the business forward under chairman Barry Chevallier Guild, whose family has owned and run the business for eight generations.
Specialist store in good spirits
Whisky dominates offer at new outlet
A RECORD player supplying background music is the only reference to the former incarnation of The Good Spirits Co...
Second coming for Ian Brown
Former Ubiquituous Chip chef happy to be south side after 21 years at the west end Glasgow restaurant
HIS name may be above the door...
Operators urged to check tax is in order
Ensure robust systems in place for handling tips, accountants say
RESTAURATEURS must ensure they have robust systems in place for handling staff tips after HM...
Price holds key to pubco reform
The ongoing enquiry into pubcos will only bring real benefit to leaseholders if action is taken to allow tenants to buy beer at more competitive prices. The claim came from Hamilton tenant Lynn Adams last week as the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills committee confirmed it will re-open the long-running probe next month.
There’s no place like Home
NEW owners are sought for a bistro on Edinburgh’s south side
The 22-cover Home Bistro is on the market at offers over £60,000 for the...
Time to strike a cider balance
Offering a range of styles and brands is key to boosting sales
STRIKING the right balance between the cider styles and brands in your back-bar...
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