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."
St Andrews’ seafood institution celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Icons’ menu
First opened in 2004, The Seafood Ristorante is arguably the foundation stone upon which the Fife coastal town’s foodie reputation has since been built.
Dunfermline’s Dhoom continues its commitment to community charities
Award-winning chef/proprietor Prasad Dhaneshwar has pledged to donate £750 to a different local organisation every single month.
El Perro Negro founder Nick Watkins is bringing Birds to Shawlands
Building on El Perro Negro’s successful ethos of ‘quality, simplicity, and bold flavour’, Birds will bring the same attention to detail to the world of fried chicken.
Stewart Macaulay joins Fairmont St Andrews as La Cucina’s head chef
Macca brings with him 20 years of experience working across a range of Michelin awarded restaurants, 5AA Red Star Hotels and 3AA Rosette restaurants.
‘Drinks List of the Year’ award for Timberyard and Montrose restaurants
Both venues have a sourcing process focussed on organic ingredients, local breweries, small-batch sprits and ‘minimal-intervention’ wine.
SoBe brings Miami-style smash-burgers to Lothian Rd’s burgeoning food strip
The chain, founded in London in 2019, now has 11 sites across the UK, and 200 delivery outlets – backing its claim to be the fastest growing burger brand in Britain.
Dean Banks at The Pompadour re-opens bookings for weddings and events
Valentine’s day is recognised as the very peak of ‘engagement season’ – so operators should expect a spike in couples searching for wedding venues.
Chef Ewan McAllister appointed by SimpsInns to ‘elevate’ its food and drink
Ewan comes to SimpsInns with over 24 years’ experience, most recently as an executive chef at Glasgow's Corinthian Club, and head chef at Seamill Hydro.
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