Chef’s Special: Steven Caputa
Steven Caputa, Head chef, The Italian Bistro, Glasgow
Located in a sandstone property in Glasgow’s west end, built originally as Kelvinside railway station in the...
Chef’s special: Des Ballantyne
Des Ballantyne, Head chef, The Puffer Bar & Restaurant, Easdale Island, Oban
The Puffer Bar & Restaurant is situated on Easdale Island, off Oban. Its...
Chef’s special: James Davie
James Davie, Head chef, The Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar
Situated in the centre of Biggar, 30 miles from Edinburgh, The Elphinstone Hotel has been owned by...
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....
Chef’s special: Marco Hall
Marco Hall, Head chef, Tullie Inn, Balloch
Part of the Maclay Inns estate, The Tullie Inn is a 13-bedroom bar and restaurant in Balloch, on...
Chef’s special: Riad Peerbux
Riad Peerbux, Head chef, The Horseshoe Inn, Peebles
The Horseshoe Inn is an eight-bedroom restaurant with rooms in Eddleston, near Peebles. The menu majors in...
Seasonal serves to top summer sales
WHEN I’m training bartenders, I always advise them to consider all of the factors which can influence what consumers will order to drink when...
Chef’s special: Gary Leishman
Gary Leishman, Head chef, Carberry Tower, Musselburgh
Dating from the 15th century, Carberry Tower is a 30-bedroom hotel set in 35 acres on the outskirts...
Chef’s special : Karen Higgins
Karen Higgins, head chef, Channings, Edinburgh
The restaurant at four-star Edinburgh hotel Channings is described on its website as a “delightful neighbourhood bistro with a...
Fortified wines are finding favour again
IN my job I am constantly on the look out for the ‘next big thing’ – whether it’s a new serve, ingredients or a...
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