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...
Hunt on for best rum bartenders
PREMIUM rum brand Appleton is once again looking to find the world’s best bartenders.
The UK leg of the Appleton Estate Bartender Challenge...
Chef’s special : Stewart Jarvie
Stewart Jarvie, Executive chef, Tempus at The George Hotel, Edinburgh
Located on one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious streets, amid an exclusive collection of bars, restaurants...
Course bids to boost whisky knowledge
A NEW training scheme designed to improve the level of whisky knowledge among Scotland’s bar staff has been launched.
Victor Brierley, who runs Glasgow Whisky...
Cash in as drinkers aim to impress
VALENTINE’S Day presents a great chance for bartenders to encourage consumers to trade up to higher margin drinks.
So contends drinks giant Pernod Ricard, which...