Natalie Maitland and Jordan Millar with general manager Nikos Matsikas A Dundee restaurant & bar, due to open its doors to the paying public later this month, has spoken of its plans to enable its young team of employees to shine in the coming months. With the last year having seen two agonising lockdowns inflicted […]
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Masterchef winner goes solo as St James serves up food adventure
New names are among the rich mix that will be available in Edinburgh’s new food hall, writes JULENA DRUMI Masterchef winner Gary Maclean will open his first solo dining experience in an innovative Food Hall in the heart of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Bonnie & Wild’s open plan venue will have eight […]
Brasserie Ecosse leads a Covid comeback for hospitality sector
Brasserie Ecosse considers itself Dundee’s premier restaurant and cocktail bar and now the popular establishment on Shore Terrace, under the Caird Hall, is leading what it is calling the “Covid comeback”, for young people wanting to work in the hospitality industry. The 7,000 sq ft eatery, home to the famous egg chairs, a champagne wall, […]
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 […]
Le Monde gets a new look in £1 million makeover
One of Edinburgh’s most popular city centre bar-restaurants has relaunched following a £1 million refurbishment. Le Monde threw a party to mark a major makeover 13 years after it opened in fashionable George Street. Glendola Leisure, whose other outlets include Angel’s Share, Frankenstein and Waxy O’connor’s, has injected what general manager of Le Monde Darren […]