Sep Marini, owner of the Tony Macaroni brand, has unveiled plans to invest £5 million in expanding the brand in the next 12 months.
He’s also revealed he has set up a new parent group name, The Viva Italia group.
This will unite the 19 restaurants it currently owns, which trade under a variety of different brands, such as Mozza, Marini, Tony to Go, Tony Mac Delivers, Nardini’s, Bar 1821 and The Wine House 1821 (pictured).
Fri 14th December 2018
A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is making a return to the MasterChef kitchen this festive season.... Read more.
Thu 13th December 2018
Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has announced in his Scottish budget that the non-domestic poundage rates paid by licensees will see... Read more.
Thu 13th December 2018
After five years of working together Molson Coors and Matthew Clark have “mutually agreed not to renew their free trade distribution agree... Read more.
Tue 11th December 2018
The very brightest and best of the drinks community will next September descend on Glasgow to see the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender o... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Quiet Man Taverns, aka brothers Daniel and Finbarr McNally, has taken over The Dogs restaurant in Edinburgh and renamed it The Perch.... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Brel’s wee brother Jacques is the new kid on the block in Finnieston. Owner Oli Norman’s latest offering to the Glasgow bar world (he al... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Dear xxxx As my local MSP, I’m writing to make you aware of the crippling rates bills that myself and others in the hospitality indust... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Life sucks. But that doesn’t mean that you need to suck it up when you’re getting a raw deal? Like the amount licensees are payi... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
The Bell Jar is a novel by Sylvia Plath. It’s also the name of a new bar on Glasgow’s Dixon Avenue, on the city’s south side. It’s t... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Belhaven Pubs debuted the refurbished Old Schoolhouse on Glasgow’s Woodlands Road last month and in the process of researching this featur... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Gabriel Oak is a character in Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd. As the name suggests, he’s the sturdy, reliable character at th... Read more.
Wed 5th December 2018
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin, wife Michaela and business partner Dominic Jack of Castle Terrace are now the proud owners of a brand new... Read more.
Mon 3rd December 2018
Belhaven owners Greene King has reported £1,051 million in revenues in the last six months, up 1.9% on the previous half, after a strong sa... Read more.
Thu 29th November 2018
Energy companies are holding more than £24 million belonging to Britain’s hospitality businesses. That’s according to an independent st... Read more.
Wed 28th November 2018
The Scottish government plans to curb alcohol abuse by banning drink adverts on TV before the 9pm watershed, while drinks manufacturers wi... Read more.
Tue 27th November 2018
One of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, Buzzworks Holdings, welcomed school children from Glenburn Primary this week, to its Bakehou... Read more.
Thu 22nd November 2018
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a consultation on limiting portion sizes, maximum calorie limits and calorie labelling. They are ... Read more.
Wed 21st November 2018
Brora distillery, which last operated in 1983, is set to reopen and back in production by 2020. The copper pot stills have been transport... Read more.
Tue 20th November 2018
According to the study by money website thinkmoney, Brit spends £44.88 on each night out, with Edinburgh (£50.40) and Glasgow (£49.23) ... Read more.
Mon 19th November 2018
Analysis of drinking habits across England and Scotland ( it's Alcohol Awareness Week 19th November 2018) shows that the majority of peop... Read more.
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