Monthly Archives: April 2011
Easing outdoor ordering
AL fresco eating and drinking takes a lot of planning, Tables and chairs? Check. Parasols and planters? Check. Keeping tabs on the customers ..?
It...
Cash in on the great outdoor opportunity
Barbecues and al fresco dining can open new revenue streams for caterers
IF you share Billy Connolly’s view that there is no such thing as...
A Rational approach to al fresco food
BARBECUEING food on a grand scale can present problems.
It needs constant attention and it’s easy to ruin the food by under or even over-cooking...
Distiller toasts ‘record’ results
SOARING export sales are credited with helping Isle of Arran Distillers deliver ‘record’ financial results last week.
A 45% rise in sales of its whiskies...
Minimum pricing to make a return
SNP pledges to introduce Bill as “priority” if re-elected
MINIMUM pricing looks set to top the SNP’s legislative agenda if it earns the right to...
Hotel steps into Limelight
Glasgow’s newest hotel opened its doors last week – in the building once home to the city’s first power station. Hotel Indigo on Waterloo Street, a franchised brand of InterContinental Hotels Group, will be run by Maurice Taylor’s Chardon Management firm. The 95-bedroom hotel, located in the building which once provided the power for Glasgow’s old tram cars, includes Limelight Bar and Grill.
La Favorita best in ‘bella Scozia’
AN Edinburgh city centre pizzeria has become the first venue in Scotland to be awarded an official stamp of approval for creating a...
Young chef ends reign on high note
Alan Robertson living the dream after landing job with famous brothers
HIS culinary skill and passion for Scottish ingredients saw him crowned Scotland’s first ever...
Outlook fine for trade designer
Operators turning to durable materials as bank lending remains tight
BURNS Design is building a reputation as the ‘go to’ practice for Michelin-starred restaurants.
The Glasgow...
Make space for cider
OPERATORS looking to make the most of summer cider sales should cater for the variety of taste profiles now on the market.
Davin Nugent, the...