Scoop promises ‘rejuvenated energy’ from its refurbished Ox and Finch
Ox and Finch was awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin within six months of opening; an accolade which it has retained ever since.
Scottish Student Chef of the Year finalists prepare to do battle in Glasgow
Competition ambassador and judge, Glaswegian chef Gary Maclean, said: “The strength and creativity of this year’s entries has been truly impressive..."
Nick Watkins’ new fried chicken spot takes flight in Phillies of Shawlands
To celebrate the launch, Birds and Phillies will be turning up the energy this weekend, with a live DJ spinning crowd pleasers all day Saturday 22nd March.
Ullapool’s Dipping Lugger restaurant continues to delight the Michelin Guide
Last year, against stiff competition,The Dipping Lugger was also named Scottish Licensed Trade News Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining).
Baldry and Keery’s NÃ dair named as one of the UK’s best new restaurants
Nádair – which means ‘nature’ in Scots Gaelic – was the only Edinburgh establishment to make the winning list and one of only three in Scotland.
ScotGov ‘really keen’ to work with and help Scottish hospitality industry
Mairi Gougeon MSP, whose remit includes food and drink, said she considers Scotland’s hospitality businesses ‘hugely important’ to the wider tourism sector.Â
Wee Hotel Company picks up top chef and restaurant of the year accolades
Michael Leathley, head chef of The Wee Hotel Company’s Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin, was named Scotland’s ‘Chef of the Year’.
Valaria progressing from patisserie to a fuller evening dining experience
Now owned by Sabrina Simeone and Scott Crossland, Valaria has extended opening hours, and an evening menu of ‘healthy bites and hearty small plates’.
Carlowrie Castle’s David Millar declared Scottish Chef of the Year 2025
Millar, who recently competed in the televised Great British Menu contest, reportedly ‘wowed’ judges at the Scottish Culinary Championships.
Late-night bar and restaurant Rioja returns to Glasgow after two-year hiatus
“Since closing from covid in 2023, not a week has gone by without people asking when Rioja would return – and now, we’re back, bigger and better than ever."
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