Amid the gloomy reports of companies on the brink, some have found salvation meeting one particular demand thrown up by the coronavirus, says TERRY MURDEN It had been a busy few weeks with revenue exceeding management expectations. “Sales of these products have been exceptional,” beamed Michael Williams, chief executive of a small distillery making gin […]
Food & Drink
Beating the booze put ex-broker in a better place
A former oil broker and bar tender, who is raising money for his healthy drinking programme, understands at first hand how a bad experience with alcohol can change your life. Ruari Fairbairns is part-way through a £1.4 million fund-raiser for his One Year No Beer online tool kit which helps those wanting to live an […]
‘Glassgow’ pursues more hotel towers despite downturn
As I See It: Terry Murden Another large hotel development has been approved in Glasgow which suggests the City Council is more optimistic than some about prospects for the leisure and business tourism sector. There were already thousands of objections to the £30 million development at the junction of West Nile Street and Bath Street […]
Modou’s story: homeless immigrant to restaurant boss
It is a heart-warming rags-to-riches story that gives hope to the homeless and anyone who finds themselves down on their luck. An African immigrant who slept rough after arriving in Scotland is taking over as owner of a restaurant founded by the Scottish chef who gave him a job. Nico Simeone is stepping down from […]
Michelin chef brings a taste of Veneto to Scotland
A Michelin-starred chef will join a celebration of Italy’s Veneto region as part of Scotland’s contribution to the World Week of Italian Cuisine. Leandro Luppi will take time off from the Vecchia Malcesine restaurant on the banks of Lake Garda to take part in this fourth annual initiative started by the Italian government to promote […]