Chef Suwaris

Chef Suwaris leaves Sushi Samba Edinburgh, joins Kochchi Glasgow

Coming just two months after Kochchi’s official launch, Suwaris' appointment ‘signals serious intent’ from the Sri Lankan concept
Edinburgh chef lineup

Edinburgh chef lineup revealed for first Leith Food Festival 

The Leith Food Festival, created by Chef Barry Bryson from Barry Fish, will be held on Leith Links on the 30th and 31st of May
World Cup

Football World Cup could be a game-changer for the on-trade

Scotland's three group matches – on 14th, 19th and 24th June – will be highlights, but the tournament as a whole should increase footfall
BrewDog Underbelly

BrewDog partners with Underbelly at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe activation will mark the brand’s return to the public eye following its parent company's collapse in February
Spirit of Speyside

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enjoys record-breaking year

In its 27th anniversary, there were more than 600 events across the festival's six days, with 12 distilleries involved
Lucky Yu

Michelin Guide adds Edinburgh’s Asian-fusion canteen Lucky Yu

Lucky Yu is owned by The Ã’ir Group, alongside Uncle Tiger on Bristo Place; The Captain Darling in Stockbridge; and Bodega on Leith Walk

Celestia serves charity curry for the Teenage Cancer Trust

Opened in April 2025 on Eyre Place in Edinburgh’s New Town, Celestia has built a reputation for its ‘more ambitious' Indian cuisine
King Charles

The King delivers breakthrough for the Scotch Whisky industry

Scotland’s whisky sector has welcomed the removal of tariffs on exports to the US, secured by HRH King Charles during his state visit
British Sign Language

Hospitality staff offered free training in British Sign Language

Hospitality businesses are being encouraged to ‘break down the barriers’ for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests
Jonathan Martinez

From El Salvador to Scotland speaking the language of coffee

Jonathan Martinez of Thomson's Coffee in Glasgow has claimed the title of UK’s best coffee roaster

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