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  1958 René Magritte Masterpiece "L'ami intime" to be Auctioned for Up to $64 Million

  Monday, February 5, 2024

  In March, a significant painting by the renowned Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte named "L'ami intime" (The Intimate Friend) will go up for sale at Christie's auction house in London
  
  The 1958 masterpiece, which has not been publicly exhibited since 1998, is expected to fetch between $38 million and $64 million.
  
  Magritte's work is known for its dreamlike imagery, poetic themes, and use of symbolism, as evidenced in "L'ami intime."

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  10 New Restaurants on the Horizon: Wagamama's Expansion Plans in the UK

  Monday, February 5, 2024

  Following a successful first quarter of the year, Wagamama, the popular pan-Asian restaurant chain, is set to open ten new sites across the UK
  
  "Our teams have done an excellent job in continuing to elevate our guest experience and we very much look forward to welcoming more guests to our benches as we head into 2024." - Thomas Heier
  
  Known for its casual dining experience with bench seating, Wagamama has over 170 restaurants in the country and traces its roots back to London's Bloomsbury neighborhood, established 32 years ago.

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  Decade-Old Michelin-Starred Scottish Restaurant for Sale

  Thursday, February 1, 2024

  In a heartfelt message shared on social media this evening, renowned Scottish chef Billy Boyter announced his decision to sell The Cellar in Anstruther
  
  Boyter expressed gratitude for the past decade spent leading The Cellar and acknowledged that it was time for him to move on.
  
  "Something of an icon in these parts, this restaurant is tucked away through an arch on a narrow side street." - The Michelin Guide

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  20 New Bib Gourmands in Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024: The Scottish Addition

  Thursday, February 1, 2024

  The Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland in 2024 is set to debut on 5 January. Michelin has disclosed the restaurants that will be bestowed with the Bib Gourmand Award
  
  Understanding the Bib Gourmand Award
  
  The Bib Gourmand distinction is awarded to restaurants providing "excellent quality" meals at "affordable prices".

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  A New Icon for London's Skyline "The Trellis" at Height Par with The Shard

  Thursday, February 1, 2024

  Plans for a groundbreaking new London skyscraper named "The Trellis" have been revealed, aiming to stand tall alongside The Shard as one of Europe's most prominent structures
  Officially called 1 Undershaft, this 73-storey behemoth will reach a height of 309.6 meters and demolish St Helen's Tower in the City to make way for it.
  Neighbouring famous landmarks such as the Gherkin and Cheesegrater, The Trellis will boast multiple roof gardens, retail spaces, and restaurants, including a public viewing gallery.

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  Critical Concerns for Scotland’s Hospitality Industry: SLTA Reveals 96% Consensus on Government Disconnect

  Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  The SLTA (Scottish Licensed Trade Association) today releases a snapshot survey of the challenges facing Scotland’s pubs, bars and hospitality venues as they go forward in 2024, with over 500 businesses responding.

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  800 New Jobs and Expansion: Buzzworks Holdings' Ambitious Plans for Scotland's Hospitality Industry

  Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  Despite the difficulties faced, Buzzworks Holdings reported an impressive increase in revenue of £4.7m, reaching £29.9m for the financial year ending 30th April 2023
  
  "We have stuck to our plans for expansion, investment in our portfolio and development of our people and despite challenging conditions, we've had a successful year." - Kenny Blair
  
  The underlying earnings before extraordinary items, tax, depreciation, and amortization stood at £2.94 million for the current period, representing a decline compared to last year's £3.95 million.

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  DRG Hospitality Group Expands Southward: New Venues in Newcastle and London

  Monday, January 29, 2024

  Following a successful year marked by growth and recovery, the Scotland-based hospitality group, DRG, is planning to expand its footprint south of the border.
  
  Co-founder Mario Gizzi disclosed that DRG is currently scouting for potential sites to open a second Cafe Andaluz in Newcastle and their first venue in London.
  
  A remarkable increase of 10% in overall sales was recorded by DRG during the previous December at all its 17 venues located in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle.
  
  "The reception to the Stockbridge Cafe Andaluz has been exceptional and is exactly why we chose that location." Mario Gizzi
  
  In late 2021, DRG opened a third Cafe Andaluz in Edinburgh's upmarket Stockbridge area, which has already welcomed nearly 20,000 visitors.

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  Timberyard Team Unveils New Edinburgh Restaurant and Wine Bar, Montrose

  Wednesday, January 24, 2024

  The esteemed team behind Edinburgh's Michelin-starred restaurant, Timberyard, has announced the launch of their latest venture, Montrose
  Nestled in the historic Abbeyhill district, Montrose is housed within a building that dates back to the late 1800s, formerly known as Montrose House - one of Edinburgh's oldest public houses.
  Since 2012, Montrose has been managed by the Radford family and their team, offering an intimate wine bar on the ground floor and a dining room upstairs, all conveniently located near Edinburgh's famous attractions such as Princes Street, Palace of Holyrood, and Scottish Parliament.

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  Glasgow's Cail Bruich Owners to Expand with New 'Bistro' in West End

  Tuesday, January 23, 2024

  The proprietors of Michelin-starred restaurant Cail Bruich in Glasgow's West End are planning to open a new bistro-style establishment nearby.
  The Glasgow Licensing Board has issued a tentative approval for Concrete Egg Ltd to run their business at 364 Great Western Road.
  Co-owners Paul Charalambous and Chris are set to invest approximately £150,000 in transforming the former Caravan Shop into their new business.