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Chef of the Year battle heats up

Eight finalists unveiled ahead of SECC showdown at ScotHot exhibition EIGHT Scottish chefs have moved a step closer to being crowned Scottish Chef of...

The name’s Central. Grand Central

A HOTEL in Glasgow city centre has been named as the favourite eatery of legendary spy James Bond. The Grand Central Hotel was cited as...

Brewdog offers drivers discount

CRAFT brewer and bars firm Brewdog has launched a 'designated driver discount' in its 18 UK outlets. The measure, introduced after the legal drink drive...

Islands in the dream for operator

Owner of Isle of Mull bar expands Hebridean estate with Islay hotel THE owner of an Isle of Mull bar is set for further expansion...

Record number at Ben Dinner

A RECORD 1010 people attended the annual Ben Dinner earlier this month, raising around £90,000 for the licensed trade charity. Ben president David McGowan (pictured)...

Drinks firms triumph at Achievers

DRINKS firms and wholesalers were celebrating last week after picking up a clutch of awards at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers. Gordon & MacPhail (pictured) took...

Brewers welcome clarity on beer tie

BREWERS and trade bodies calling for an end to the beer tie in Scotland have welcomed clarity from the House of Lords, which they...

City gets a slice of American pie

Dundee hosts restaurant brand’s first foray into the European market By Dave Hunter AN American pizza chain will launch its first European unit this month when...

The perfect pint is poured in Wishaw

A rigorous approach pays dividends in SLTN Awards, as Matthew Lynas reports IT may be described as a Wishaw institution, but things don’t stand still...

Smart move in the capital

Edinburgh pub operator says new cellar system has had positive effect on beer quality A CHANGE in cellar technology has helped to improve beer and...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson