The World of Hospitality Issue 31 2019 | Page 77

THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY 77 CUCINA and red endive.  For dessert, a brioche bread pudding with beer ice cream and oat tuile is a chef favourite, whilst sticky toffee pudding will tempt those even too full to contemplate dessert.    Andy comments: “To be Head Chef at one of the top hotels in Edinburgh and part of the new Radisson Collection is an honour, I am really excited about this new challenge. I look forward to cementing Cucina’s reputation as one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh and to working with the fantastic team here.”   Andy’s former experience includes Head Chef roles at Malmaison, Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel & Resort and Macdonald Hotels & Resorts amongst others.   With entrances on the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge, Cucina is a vibrant restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, designed by Scottish design duo Timorous Beasties. Under Andy’s guidance Cucina will cater to all forms of dietary requirements, including serving a vegan afternoon tea – one of the first in Edinburgh.   Andy McQueen’s new menu is currently available at Cucina restaurant, Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh. To make a reservation or for further information please contact +44 (0)131 2206666; https:// www.radissoncollection.com/en/royalmile- hotel-edinburgh/dining WEBSITE: www.radissoncollection.com/en/royalmile-hotel-edinburgh/dining