Susan Young

Dec 9, 2024 | dramscotland.co.uk | Susan Young

By Susan YoungThe Bier Halle is 25 years old. I find that hard to believe in many ways because I was there on its opening night. In fact, we covered the opening party in our sister publication Repertoire. But not only that it looks almost identical today as it did then, bar the wear and tear, and there is not much of that when you consider the volume of people that have passed through its doors.

Sep 18, 2024 | hotelscotland-online.co.uk | Susan Young

By Susan YoungI first met Craig Munro when he was General Manager at the Hilton Doubletree in Glasgow but shortly after he headed on to pastures new taking on a role for the Chris Stewart Group as General Manager at the soon to be launched AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow, managed by RBH, in January 2023.

May 8, 2024 | dramscotland.co.uk | Susan Young

By Susan YoungWhen Paul Sloan first told me about his plans for a new contemporary Chinese restaurant that would put the theatre into Chinese dining in Glasgow I wasn’t surprised. Paul and his team at Hunky Dory are not known for doing anything by halves and they have certainly delivered. The new Zhima, which translates to ‘sesame’ in Mandarin, opened last month and it is a masterpiece. The company has spent £1m transforming the former Prezzo into what is a stylish and elegant restaurant and bar.

Apr 9, 2024 | dramscotland.co.uk | Susan Young

by Susan YoungDavid Storrie’s latest venture The Stravaig in Ayr’s Miller Road is a masterclass in how to make textures and patterns work in a modern-day setting. His new bar and restaurant may mean ‘to wander freely without purpose’ but David certainly had a purpose when it came to the design. To create a standout venue for Ayr. And if the response from locals is anything to go by, he has created a beast.

Mar 6, 2024 | dramscotland.co.uk | Susan Young

By Susan YoungEvery now and again along comes an experience that is out of this world and a recent press trip to the Philippines organised by Don Papa was just that. A long flight to the Philippines to visit the home of Don Papa Rum meant I had some time to watch a few documentaries including one on Jeff Bezo of Amazon and another on Jack Dorsey of Twitter.