Monthly Archives: March 2012
Chivas to reopen mothballed distillery
CHIVAS Brothers is set to breath new life into a mothballed Speyside distillery – its third such relaunch since 2005.
Growing demand for its whiskies,...
Discover Dundee hotel
THE price of a Dundee hotel has been dropped as the current owners seek to sell up to concentrate on other business interests.
The Craigtay...
Entries sought for green foodservice awards
AN awards scheme that celebrates green initiatives in the foodservice industry is now open for entries.
The Footprint Awards acknowledges the efforts of foodservice...
Spend money to make money
EVEN as healthy eating continues to gain ground with the British public, fried food remains a favourite with restaurant and pub-goers.
Purchasing a new...
Deeside brewery back in business
THE buoyancy of the craft brewing scene in Scotland has again been underlined with the resurrection and expansion of a north east brewery.
Deeside Brewery...
Island malt shows it’s got good taste
HIGHLAND Park has thrown its weight behind a new campaign designed to encourage chefs to champion small-scale producers and sustainably-sourced produce.
The Slow Food Chef...
Bring escalator down to earth
IT’S been a pleasure to document the steady growth of the craft beer scene in Scotland and across the UK in recent years.
In this...
A touch of island style in the city
A HOLIDAY on the Indonesian island of Bali proved just the inspiration Alan Tomkins needed for the name of his latest Glasgow venue.
Named after...
Fortified wines are finding favour again
IN my job I am constantly on the look out for the ‘next big thing’ – whether it’s a new serve, ingredients or a...
Whisky world turns full circle
THE drinks industry is under intense scrutiny. The government is weighing up how to legislate to improve citizens’ relationship with alcohol. Distillers are worried...
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