O’Donnell joins The Balmoral’s Number One as Head Sommelier
He has worked at top venues including Ashford Castle in Ireland, Grantley Hall in Yorkshire and The Strathearn at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Scoop’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off as Sebb’s joins Michelin Guide
The Miller Street venue joins its Scoop Restaurant Group stablemates Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo on the prestigious list.
McKenna calls time on The Gannet – but flags new chapter for site
The Finnieston restaurant earned three AA Rosettes, and attracted SLTN’s Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Award on two occasions.
Restored and revived Ubiquitous Chip is ‘ready for the future’
The Ashton Lane venue has a reimagined and extended layout, fresh décor, plus a new kitchen able to expand its culinary offer.
HIT Scotland sends up-and-coming chefs on Colorado training trip
This year’s scholars are Kaitlyn McGibbon, of Hazel restaurant at Glasgow's AC Marriott; and Ben Smith, chef de partie at Cameron House
Birds brings fried chicken and caviar to Yorkhill’s Corner Shop
This first ‘Rare Birds’ event sets the tone by ‘mixing high and low, fine and familiar’, serving Birds’ fried chicken in unexpected settings.
Pairing food and wine is a business opportunity too good to miss
Rather than creating rigid pairings across the food menu, curate a wine selection that supports the venue’s style of cuisine.
Divino Enoteca’s perfect Italian wine pairing with Matthew Clark
“I have seen, first hand, tables turn based on the wine pairing. ‘That changed completely with the dish,’ is the sort of reaction you get."
Food and drink businesses offered help to tap into food tourism
Scotland Food & Drink’s ‘Appetite for More’ programme offers ‘highly subsidised’ support with marketing visitor experiences via the internet.
Nico’s crowdfunding campaign quickly approaches £2million
After five days of access for customers on its mailing list, the ‘immersive dining’ brand has opened up the opportunity to the general public.
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