Monthly Archives: November 2011
Turn to the bible this Christmas
BARTENDERS looking for some inspiration this Christmas could do worse than take a look at the new edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.
The latest...
Group takes curry magic to Stirling
AN Indian restaurant operator is bidding to put Stirling on the curry map.
The Kama Sutra Group has launched a restaurant on Stirling’s Upper Craigs.
The...
Hoteliers backing education scheme
SOME of Scotland’s biggest hotel operators have thrown their weight behind a new executive education scheme for the hospitality industry.
Apex Hotels, Gleneagles, Chardon Management...
Goose flies in to boost charity
GREY Goose vodka has marked the sixth anniversary of its partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation with the release of four new cocktails.
The...
Stakes high in playing with fire
THE recent conclusions of the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the Rosepark Care Home fire disaster in Lanarkshire gave a timely reminder to operators...
Incoming from Iceland
LOVE Drinks has launched a new line of Icelandic ales into the UK.
The Einstök range, produced by Icelandic craft brewery Einstök Ölgerd, consists of...
Quality counts in beer experience
PUB operators can access greater profits by investing more in the quality and presentation of their beer.
That was the message last week from...
Chef’s special
Simon McKenzie, Head chef, Isle of Eriska Hotel, by Oban
How long have you been in the catering business?
I went straight to college after leaving...
Whisky scribe pens a new pocket guide
Master of Malt John Lamond’s latest book is a mini-celebration of whisky from around the world
AN appreciation of whisky from around the world forms...
Welcome tourism surprise
TOURISM marketing body VisitScotland last week announced what’s claimed to be the best ever results for a domestic campaign.
The Surprise Yourself campaign is said...