Monthly Archives: June 2015
Balearic beach bars inspire new eatery
From the crisp blue and white colour scheme, lanterns and driftwood to the grilled seafood, selection of Albarino and Rioja wines and chilled-out Balearic background...
Edinburgh bins policy under fire
Operators say new trade waste system is impacting on businesses
By Gillian McKenzie
Edinburgh operators have hit out at a new trade waste policy, claiming it...
Monitor service and stock on the move
Technological developments in electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems mean improved service and real-time stock monitoring can now be achieved while operators and staff are...
Cocktails stoking the liqueur fire
Firms say category ‘boom’ is being driven by growth in mixed drinks
The cocktail boom continues to fuel demand for liqueurs in Scotland’s on-trade, according to...
Chef’s Special: Stephen MacKenzie
Stephen MacKenzie, Head chef, West on the Corner Glasgow
West on the Corner is the second bar restaurant from Glasgow-based brewer West to open in the city....
Campbell takes reins at Tennent’s
Alastair Campbell has been appointed managing director of Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB).
Campbell, the former group company director and global brand director of youth travel...
Calder to leave Tennent’s
Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) chief executive Brian Calder is to leave the company in mid-July. Calder, the former boss of wholesaler Wallaces Express, took the...
New operator for Fife venue
A New tenant has been secured for a bar and eatery in Fife.
Located in Leslie, 85 High Street has now been relaunched after a...
Orchid in full bloom after refurbishment
When Orchid opened on Langstane Place in Aberdeen in 2008 the speakeasy-inspired venue was in a prime position to capitalise on the emerging trend for...
Glassware gets a frosty reception
Refrigeration firm Lec Commercial has launched a new range of glass frosters said to be designed with the on-trade in mind.
The new equipment, available with...