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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River inspires capital eatery

The Riparian Rooms opens after nine-year search A RESTAURANT inspired by an underground river has opened its doors in Edinburgh. The Riparian Rooms, which promises...

Carla’s on the crest of the Ninth Wave

Isle of Mull chef books her place as an author. Graeme Murray reports CARLA Lamont rises at 6am and begins gathering ingredients from the croft...
• Peter Taylor said the "deal was right".

Taylor sells Town House Collection

Blythswood Square and The Bonham acquired by US investment firm GLASGOW'S five-star Blythswood Square hotel and The Bonham in Edinburgh have been sold by Scottish...
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Drink drive limit impacts on trade

By Gillian McKenzie Lower level could have bigger ramifications than smoking ban THE impact of the lower drink drive limit on the Scottish trade could be...
• Maximising the space was the overriding aim when it came to the design and fit-out of Porter & Rye. Graham Suttle (above) said the venue’s ‘farm to fork’ focus influenced the design.

Glasgow group steaks its claim in Finnieston

‘Farm to fork’ philosophy inspires design of Porter & Rye. Gillian McKenzie reports WITH two outlets already trading at the Finnieston end of Glasgow’s Argyle...

Chip opens new wine chapter

Cutting-edge technology introduced after SLTN Award win By Graeme Murray THE sommeliers at Glasgow bar and restaurant Ubiquitous Chip have added a new page to...
• Provenance and local origins are a major selling point for restaurateurs.

Origins of food and drink matter

Operators should promote provenance of produce, tourism body says SCOTTISH restaurateurs and bar operators should highlight the provenance of their produce to attract more custom,...

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