The festive season from behind the bar
Nick Gordon, Orchid, Aberdeen
• What is your personal favourite cocktail at Christmas and why?
I’m not sure if it would be classed as a cocktail,...
Glasgow boys notch up Juan more outlet
Mexican cantina latest venture from Carlo Citti and CPL. Gillian McKenzie reports
WHEN it comes to opening themed bars or restaurants, Glasgow operator Carlo Citti...
Group branches out in Scotland
Hawthorn Leisure boss unveils ambitious growth plans
Road to drinks enlightenment
SPIRITS giant Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands is continuing its campaign to boost bartender skills and knowledge with a new series of events across the country....
A fresh face with a link to the past
Old meets new in recently-revamped Bellshill hotel, as Jack Walsh reports
YOU wouldn’t know to look at it, but there is a direct link between...
Project ran smoothly
THE project to restore the former Star & Garter in Aberdeen, reborn last month as The Stag, took five weeks from start to finish.
Co-owner...
Chef’s special : Kwan Yu Lee
Kwan Yu Lee, Head chef, Opium, Hope Street, Glasgow
Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, Opium specialises in oriental fusion cuisine offering a...
Boteco Do Brasil celebrates tenth birthday with weekend-long fiesta
 Italian entrepreneur, Luigi Aseni, is still breaking the mould
Tennent’s takes training to Isles
Tennent's Lager is taking its Training Academy to the Northern Isles. Scotland's biggest alcohol brand has struck a deal with wholesaler JW Gray which will see it establish new satellite training centres in depots on Orkney and Shetland. The centres will run courses on a variety of topics, including food hygiene, wines and spirits, management skills and customer service. JW Gray has already been running a range of courses for islanders, which have largely focused on alcohol legislation.
The Gate swings open in Glasgow
Scottish drinks veteran Andy Gemmell has put his industry knowledge to good use after opening a pub in the east end of Glasgow.























