San Pellegrino calls on young chefs to ‘bring their best to the table’
Young UK chefs are invited to apply to the sixth S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, a global initiative to discover and mentor promising culinary talent.
Spirit of the Sixties – a cocktail contest for crazy cats and cool chicks
SLTN, in partnership with Inverarity Morton, is inviting bartenders and mixologists to create a delicious drink that channels the Sixties vibe of fun, optimism and freedom.
Skye icons unite for ‘Three Chimneys at Talisker’ pop-up
Head Chef Scott Davies has crafted a bespoke tasting menu to highlight the maritime character of Talisker while harmonising it with seasonal local fare.
Scotland’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’ The Pierhouse reopens at Port Appin
Following a two-month winter makeover including an expansion of its kitchen facilities, The Pierhouse has reopened its doors to guests and is gearing up for spring and summer.
Fallachan Kitchen opens in Glasgow’s up-and-coming Eastvale Place
Chef Craig Grozier, from the Highlands, is celebrated for his wild Scottish cooking. Fallachan Kitchen will be his first permanent restaurant site, running alongside his private dining business.
Dean Banks bans Sunak and Hunt – and offers diners ‘VAT-free Fridays’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had best avoid The Pompadour, Dulse Edinburgh, Haar St Andrews and Dune St Andrews – because Dean Banks has banned them.
Crieff Hydro’s Stephen Leckie appointed as new Chair of VisitScotland
A long-time advocate for Scotland’s tourism industry, Stephen is currently Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, a committee member for UK Hospitality and Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
Could pints of champagne really be a so-called ‘Brexit benefit’?
The UK Government ran a consultation back in 2022 which also gauged appetite for a return to 'imperial' measures in general: it is fair to say the UK public was not enamoured with the prospect.
HIT Scotland chief upbeat as charity marks its 30th anniversary
Looking back, David Cochrane says there have been ‘an immense load of proud moments’. “I love the fact that there’s so many pictures of people smiling and having a good time,” he said.
Celebrating the incredible and influential women of the drinks industry
For International Women’s Day, SLTN spoke to leading drinks industry women to hear their experiences of the past, present and future of the sector’s journey towards equality.
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