Monthly Archives: July 2015
Overseas flavours can curry favour
Beers from across the globe are becoming increasingly popular in the Scottish on-trade as consumers seek new styles and flavours.
That’s the message from importers and...
Lynagh takes SWA top job for second time
Eddie Lynagh, area manager for wholesaler Booker, has been appointed president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Lynagh, who was previously SWA president from 2002 to 2004,...
Compliance with food rules is vital
Regulations are another burden for restaurants but there are serious consequences for those in breach, writes Joanna Wilkie
Restaurant, delicatessens and cafes – already staggering...
Pimm’s cup runneth over
Diageo is anticipating a strong summer for its new Pimm’s Cider Cup product.
The drink, which was launched in the spring, combines Pimm’s with British cider...
Business rates blasted by trade
Operators and the SLTA have called for an urgent rethink on business rates after new data from the Scottish Government found some businesses are...
Review of review sites long overdue
By Gillian McKenzie
A Restaurant in Italy topped the rankings on an online review site last week – despite the fact it doesn’t exist.
The imaginary eatery...
Boozy Cow will give it all back
Speratus Group owner Garreth Wood has announced that all profits from burger bar chain The Boozy Cow will go to local charities.
Wood said he is...
Old Cross gets new owners
A Perthshire inn has changed hands in a deal brokered by Smith & Clough. Blairgowrie’s Old Cross Inn was sold on behalf of Liam...
Victory in Vegas for Cuthill
A PUB poker player who throws his chips down at Fife’s Ceres Inn has been crowned UK pub poker champion 2015 at a tournament...
Italian job as restaurant sold
Local operator moves in on Merchant City business
Glasgow restaurant The Italian Kitchen has been snapped up by local restaurateur Marco Mozzachiodi in a deal brokered...
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