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Uniform approach can pay dividends

Workwear which is both functional and stylish can boost venue’s image, firms say THE trend for open kitchens seems to be gathering pace in Scotland,...

Carla’s on the crest of the Ninth Wave

Isle of Mull chef books her place as an author. Graeme Murray reports CARLA Lamont rises at 6am and begins gathering ingredients from the croft...
• Operators should understand their market and have a business plan when seeking finance.

Preparation key to financial success

A detailed business plan and cash flow knowledge is crucial, firms say A NEW year can spell new beginnings, but unlike resolutions, new ventures in...
• Maximising the space was the overriding aim when it came to the design and fit-out of Porter & Rye. Graham Suttle (above) said the venue’s ‘farm to fork’ focus influenced the design.

Glasgow group steaks its claim in Finnieston

‘Farm to fork’ philosophy inspires design of Porter & Rye. Gillian McKenzie reports WITH two outlets already trading at the Finnieston end of Glasgow’s Argyle...
• Check mate: Stevens & Graham tartan carpets feature in Strathblane’s Kirkhouse Inn.

Laying down the tartan

Carpet firm scores a series of new contracts across the Scottish on-trade A TARTAN carpet designer and manufacturer has brought contemporary colour to two Scottish...

Get more bang for your buck

Expert advice and careful planning makes money go further A REFURBISHMENT can represent a big investment for any licensee, so it’s crucial operators make the...
Glenskirlie House and Castle, finance, ESIF, East of Scotland Investment Fund,

Cash flows for castle

THE owners of Glenskirlie House and Castle in Stirlingshire have secured £50,000 of funding from the East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF). The venue’s business...
• Restaurants and bars must now comply with new EU legislation informing customers of 14 food allergens.

Eateries urged to go further than rules

Demand for ‘free-from’ dishes after new EU allergens law is introduced RESTAURATEURS are being encouraged to go beyond the recent EU requirements on allergen information...

City restaurant launches cookbook

INDIAN restaurant group Mother India has published a cookbook featuring some of the company’s most popular dishes. The book, titled Mother India At Home, was...
• The restaurant’s duck burger is one of the attractions in its new culinary offering.

New menu launched at capital restaurant

EDINBURGH restaurant One Square has introduced a new menu following the appointment of executive chef Craig Hart. Hart joined the eatery, at the Sheraton Grand...

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ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
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