Pantry opens its doors in Bruntsfield with 50 free breakfasts

Pantry’s reputation rests upon its commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Smartly dressed kitchen staff at work in a modern kitchen

Major kitchen investment gives Restaurant Andrew Fairlie a fresh boost

"We recognised that there were parts of the kitchen that didn’t work as well as they could – so we decided to do something about it."
a group of six young hospitality professionals stand outside, smiling

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.
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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..."
Fried chicken gets dipped

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.
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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).
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Baldry and Keery’s Nàdair 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.
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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. 
A man in chef's whites stand on a pier with a fishing creel in his hands

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’.
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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’.

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