Venues should welcome customers carrying cannabis prescriptions
Due to the historical stigma around the drug, legitimate holders of a medical prescription can still hit problems when visiting hospitality venues with cannabis on their person
Bruntsfield’s Fin & Grape gets a wine bar for its third birthday
Fin & Grape opened its doors in the peak of the pandemic in 2020, and became famous for the queue of foodies waiting to get their hands on one of its now famous BBQ Lobster Rolls.
Manorview launches its first community hub in Coatbridge
The Hub is described as a huge milestone for Manorview’s registered charity, the Manorview Foundation, and an important part of the group’ mission to ‘make life better through hospitality’.
Inverarity Morton unveils ‘Rarity’ bottle shop brand at Bonnie & Wild
Rarity will benefit from Inverarity Morton’s access to niche and rare products, representing drinks producers from across the country and making full use of Bonnie & Wild’s events spaces.
Mixed drinks can help to make whisky more accessible
Hghballs, cocktails and food pairing could be among the ways to grow whisky sales in the coming weeks, with festive customers open to trying something new over the festive season.
We wish you a busy Christmas and a buoyant New Year
After a painfully long run of subdued festive seasons, drinks companies are positive about the prospects for festive trading this December
Traditional Irish treat of oysters and Guinness in the heart of Leith
Starting on Thursday November 30, the Malone family’s latest venue is to host a series of Oysters & Guinness Nights on its mezzanine level, in partnership with The Oysterman.
Festive whisky images fight ‘white, old man elitist energy’
As part of its effort to promote inclusivity in the world of whisky, non-profit organisation the OurWhisky Foundation has released the second series in its free-to-use image library.
All-star chef panel selects two 2023 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winners
Darren Seggie, 35, lecturer of culinary arts at City of Glasgow College, and Rachel Bremner, 34, commis pastry chef at The Balmoral, were the chefs who most impressed the judges.
HIT Scotland’s annual lunch raises £69,000 to support scholarships
The sell-out event at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, attracted 450 industry professionals from across Scotland, including Hotelier of the Year, Conor O’Leary.
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