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Monthly Archives: January 2014

Capital bar is a creature comfort

Capital bar is a creature comfort

Bartender tells Dave Hunter how he made the move to run his own business THIS could be a big year for Edinburgh bartender Iain McPherson....
• The defibrillator unit at The Den & Johnny Foxes cost around £1200.

Call for all pubs to have defibrillators

A defibrillator should be a standard feature in all licensed premises, according to one Inverness publican.
• The BID aims to make a range of improvements to Sauchiehall Street.

Operators back BID initiative

Bar and nightclub operators on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street have backed a new initiative.
• Chefs say a disciplined daily cleaning routine should be in place in all commercial kitchens.

Maintain order in the kitchen

Standard of cleanliness back-of-house can affect entire operation, chefs say QUALITY ingredients, fantastic cooking and great staff can take a kitchen so far, but a...
Campari

Campari tap turned on at Bon Vivant

EDINBURGH bar and restaurant The Bon Vivant has teamed up with Campari for the launch of new cocktail system, the Campari Solera. Named after the...
• The beer is 4.5% ABV.

Caley converts new pale ale

EDINBURGH’S Caledonian Brewery has launched a new beer in memory of Scottish rugby union commentator Bill McLaren. The 4.5% ABV strong pale ale features one...
Craft sector

Teamwork is key for craft sector

Scotland’s independent breweries are booming, but the industry could benefit from collaboration, writes accountant Adam Hardie SCOTLAND’S craft brewing sector is thriving once again. We...
• WKD Brazilian will be promoted online, through sampling activity and via point of sale materials.

WKD set for samba season

Brazilian variant of RTD launched ahead of FIFA World Cup THE firm behind RTD brand WKD has added some international flavour to its range with...
St Mirren

Brewer and club best of Buddies

SHETLAND-based Lerwick Brewery has joined forces with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren Football Club to produce two club-branded beers. Derived from the Paisley club’s...
• Founders Dickie and Watt.

Brewdog at cash target

CRAFT beer firm Brewdog has reached its target of raising £4.25m through its latest round of crowd funding – a month ahead of schedule....

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus