Stacking up two decades in trade
Edinburgh steak house celebrates 20th anniversary
By Jack Walsh
EDINBURGH steak house, Smoke Stack, celebrated its 20th birthday last month.
The Broughton Street eatery is owned by...
Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged
Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation
LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...
Aussie firm has Scottish plans
Communication key to growth, says Antipodean winemaker
AN Australian wine firm is eyeing growth in the Scottish on-trade after picking up the title of International...
Capital hotel in awards win
EDINBURGH hotel The Chester Residence scooped two accolades at the trivago Awards 2017.
It was named Best Five-Star Hotel in Scotland and took the award...
Search for the best gets underway
THE search for the best food and drink businesses in north east Scotland is underway.
Run by Opportunity North East and Aberdeenshire Council, the North...
Alcohol licensing is ‘unacceptable’
By Dave Hunter
LICENSING lawyers have urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “unacceptable” state of alcohol licensing in Scotland.
The Scottish trade has seen a...
The spotlight is on careers at BII
Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions
PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...
Handsome host sought
THE search is on to find a first-footer for Crossbasket Castle in Blantyre.
A “tall handsome stranger” is being sought to bear gifts at the...
Trade show is back in town
SCOTTISH tourism and hospitality trade show ScotHot will return to Glasgow in March.
Organisers claim the 2017 show, which takes place at the SECC on...
Soba sets sights on seven more
Outside investment fuels a major expansion
GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant chain Bar Soba is preparing for a major expansion which will more than double its...
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