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Gourmet ‘junk food’ is said to be a growing trend amongst consumers.

Pubs tuck in to upmarket grub

Report identifies trend towards ‘posher junk food’ UPMARKET or gourmet ‘junk’ food has emerged as a growing trend in UK pubs, according to a new...
Mark, Pauline and Nico de Freitas.

Head chef keeps it in the family

Parents recruit son to take their hotel brasserie to the next level A HUSBAND and wife team in East Lothian are aiming to breathe new...
Andrew Fairlie (left) and Beppo Buchanan-Smith will present both sides of the argument.

Hospitality group to stage indy debate

Impact on industry to be discussed as referendum countdown begins INDEPENDENCE and its impact on Scotland’s food, drink and tourism sectors will be the focus...
• Brel on Glasgow’s Ashton Lane is undergoing a phased £300,000 revamp; the bar will continue to focus on beer.

Glasgow’s Brel changes hands

Entrepreneurs behind Sloans to revamp Ashton Lane outlet By Gillian McKenzie GLASGOW west end bar Brel has been snapped up by the entrepreneurs behind the city’s...
• Garioch joined the Caledonian Hotel aged 15 and worked there for 50 years.

Life is suite for capital concierge Billy Garioch

MANAGEMENT at The Caledonian Hotel on Edinburgh’s Princes Street have renamed a suite in honour of former concierge Billy Garioch. The fifth floor Billy...
Moray pub set to reach new heights

Moray pub set to reach new heights

Operators breathe new life into Lossiemouth outlet with root and branch refurb RONALD Akass and his family already had a history with The Clifton Bar...
Cheers: Dennis Forsyth and Ken McDade enjoy a pint of McEwan’s Red.

Going into Red pays off for firm

THE firm behind McEwan’s claims its newest ale has taken Scotland by storm. Wells & Young’s said it is “delighted” with the on-trade performance of...
• Spiced rums have grown significantly in the last year, says First Drinks.

Vodka remains top dog in the on-trade

Spirits sales in pubs and bars break £5 billion barrier, report claims VODKA and non-cream liqueurs continue to dominate spirits sales in the UK on-trade,...

Brewers welcome beer duty stamp decision

BREWERS have welcomed the UK government’s decision not to introduce duty stamps for beer bottles. HMRC consulted on the possibility of introducing stamps for...

FA blocks streaming website

THE Football Association Premier League (FAPL) has successfully applied to have internet service providers block access to a website that offers free access to...

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Jack Cummins
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Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
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