Compass Scotland renews training partnership with Chef Stevie McLaughlin
Core to the partnership is a series of three-month internships for Compass Scotland’s most promising apprentices, which lets them work alongside and learn from Stevie and his team.
Dunfermline’s Dhoom wins big at the Scottish Asian Food & Curry Awards
Chef proprietor Dhaneshwar Prasad makes a point of regularly renewing Dhoom’s tasting menu, theming each update on the cuisine of a specific region of India.
Skye’s Edinbane Lodge moves up La Liste’s Top 500 of world’s best restaurants
Run by Chef Patron Calum Montgomery, the restaurant with rooms has gone up the rankings, gaining 3.5 points on last year, to place 19th amongst the UK’s top restaurants.
Signature boss says budget blows have pushed group into a ‘loss-making position’
“We are fully committed to survival and boosting sales, but despite our efforts, our profits continue to decline year after year. Several times this year, I have found myself asking, ‘What’s the point?’
Nicola and Sian Linton breathe new life into The Cellar in Anstruther
With a head chef from San Sebastián, the couple aim to share their love of Spanish hospitality by 'creating a relaxed and welcoming environment' that offers something new for the Fife coastal town.
Mark Drummond appointed as executive chef at soon-to-open Seaton House
Mark, who started working as a Demi Chef De Partie 15 years ago, described the opportunity to work alongside Chef Roy Brett to bring his Ondine concept to St Andrews as a ‘very exciting proposition’.
Award-winning Absent Ear unveils its new ‘one-of-a-kind’ cocktail experience
Described as ‘more than just drinks’, the secretive Glasgow speakeasy's new menu promises to blend ‘cutting-edge mixology with immersive Scottish art’ to deliver a one-of-a-kind cocktail experience.
Pubs and restaurants given 40% business rates relief in Scottish Budget
However, the measure is only being put in place for venues with a rateable value up to and including £51K – a caveat that will exclude many struggling businesses from this urgently needed financial boost.
Moyle looks to London’s trends to give Herringbone Goldenacre an edge
The Buzzworks venue, located on South Trinity Road near Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens, is aiming to elevate its ‘already outstanding reputation for excellent guest experiences’.
Saints of Ingram goes marching in to Glasgow’s historic Hutchesons Hall
From the team behind Devil of Brooklyn and Devil’s Roast, Saints of Ingram has launched as a daytime spot, but will become a day-to-night concept in the coming months.
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