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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 years

This is the reality of telling everyone to stay home and telling us to stay open. We would have been full.

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@banks_chef

2 years

Lovely 33 cancellations for Xmas eve in my 56 seater restaurant already... The flood gates have opened.

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@banks_chef

5 years

We promised we would do it. Table of 9 call one hour after reservation on a Saturday night drunk and say they are not coming. This is our first big table we have had to do this to. They argued with bank but even there bank took our side and made the payment. #noshowdiners

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@banks_chef

4 years

Just finishing off paying all my suppliers. Put through all my staff wages at 100%. I totally understand all business's are in different positions however @HaarRestaurant is 11months and 2 weeks old. Just saying 😬

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

What a life experience Masterchef has been. Thank you to everyone that followed me on my journey and supported me along the way. #MasterChefTheProfessionals #MasterChefUK

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@banks_chef

5 years

14 no shows on a Saturday night! Thats mental... 25% of my bookings. I'm honestly so pissed off. We closed off our bookings as we were full. From now on at @HaarRestaurant even a booking for one person will require card details. 😤😞😢🖕

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@banks_chef

2 years

What a load of rubbish! Nicolas headline "STAY AT HOME" however we will keep hospitality open. No furlough and a minimum amount of help. Nicola please pop by today to let my staff know what you have done.. Shocking @NicolaSturgeon @theSNP

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Ive been asked this 100s of times today so I shall answer your question. I will hopefully open a seafood and wine bar in Edinburgh 2019 #MasterChefTheProfessionals #MasterChefUK #edinburgh #scotland #seafood #wine @edinburghpaper @edinbur

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Good luck to every other restaurant and Pub in Scotland. Absolutely gutted for everyone in Central belt. If anyone needs help quickly setting up at home service get in contact. I have the know and distribution sorted. Tag anyone that could need the help.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 years

We are still open and have availability for anyone that can come dine. If you can't make it you can still grab one of my dining at home boxes from the link below. Nation wide delivery!

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@banks_chef

2 months

Any independently owned site in the UK has the right to ban anyone. Join me in Barring both of these terrible people. Please share if you are part of the hospitality industry. They shouldn't be allowed in any site in the UK.

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@banks_chef

1 year

This is Liam our restaurant manager at The Forager pub just casually saving a life. If this video can highlight to others how to help someone in this situation then Liam's actions will hopefully help prevent loss of life in the future.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Haar is opening on the 5th of April, We would like to invite two lucky winners to our opening night. You will receive a bespoke dinner and Arbikie Kirsty’s Gin & tonic. Share, like and comment who you will bring.

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@banks_chef

4 years

Who needs seats? Getting ready for our first UK wide delivery. 1.5 tons of deliveries heading out!

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@banks_chef

4 years

Smashed it tonight at Haarbour! Team did amazing! 150 fish suppers in one hour...

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@banks_chef

4 years

Im actually enjoying this lockdown! For the first time since my Son was born im actually getting to spend time with him. I actually feel part of the family rather than the person who leaves at 8am and arrives home at Midnight.

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@banks_chef

5 years

Competition time🍽🍾 🛌 Retweet, like and comment the person you would invite to this event. The prize.... 1 night stay for 2 at The City Quay Apex Hotel on the night of 15/03/19, 2 Tickets with drinks package for the event. Winner announced 8/3/19

BANKS OF EDEN, MasterChef Finalist Dean Banks

Dean Banks will be hosting a dinner at The Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa in Dundee.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Big opening tomorrow of my first venture Haar.

Haar | St Andrews Restaurant | Dean Banks

Haar is St Andrew's best seafood restaurant. Restaurant in the heart of St Andrews. Book a table now!

www.haarrestaurant.com

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Looking for a 60+ cover restaurant in Edinburgh to do a pop up in with the final 4 from Masterchef in late January. Tag or comment anyone that can help. @edinburghpaper @Independent @TheScotsman

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 years

From almost empty restaurants last week to 3 full vans of food sent out for nation wide delivery this week!!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Tonight's speech has brought me to tears!! The support we needed at these times has arrived! #CoronaCrisis

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@banks_chef

5 years

@Mrcspies Said no airline, train, ticket site company ever. Profit is around 8%... how do i pay staff, rent, utilities, buisness rates, VAT, overheads, food cost, marketing, insurance, investement, leasing and consumables with profit?

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@banks_chef

5 years

Andrew Fairlie will live on through his food and through the chefs he trained. "The greatest Scottish Chef to have ever lived"

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@banks_chef

5 years

So happy with the Haar team! Smashed our opening weekend and stayed until 2am cleaning making the place shine again. One team one dream. 👊🔥

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@banks_chef

5 years

Jam before cream on a scone.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Forfar Bridie hands down beats a cornish Pasty. #scotland #forfar #bridie #pasty

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Amazing news with slashing VAT to 5% for the next 6months. Some great information with creating new jobs also for 16-24 year olds. I will be making sure we employ and help train the new generation of Hospitality staff! Onwards and upwards!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Christmas lunch for the homeless yesterday.

Kris Miller

@Kris_Miller_

5 years

A #Christmas lunch for #homeless and needy in @steeple_church #Dundee yesterday with @MasterChefUK finalist @banks_chef doing the food, Abandon Ship barbers and @MalmaisonDundee providing the turkey. @thecourieruk @C_GBrown1 #charity #Turkey #localmatters

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Just finished doing orders for the weekend. Honestly felt like being open with amount of stock ordered. 56 fresh St Andrews bay lobster arriving in the afternoon caught just meters from our restaurant. 😀

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

I'm looking for a whole team for a new restaurant in Edinburgh 2020! Tag or message me if your interested! #masterchefuk #chef #restaurant #jobs

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Thats Haars 5th member of staff back full time. Haar at home is now providing boxes to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Cupar, Arbroath and lots inbetween also. Next step is national! Stay tuned!! Thank you to everyone who has ordered a box! I love you!

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@banks_chef

4 years

Happy Birthday @HaarRestaurant 1 year today! Thanks to everyone thats supported and helped us on our journey!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

The battle with @Google and @TripAdvisor reviews. I'm confused on how this is actually a thing. You should have to provide a picture of your receipt to prove you dined somewhere to be able to review. Let's get this changed. #changereviews #google #tripadvisorreview

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@banks_chef

5 years

I have the most supportive and amazing family. #masterchef #mastercheftheprofessionals #masterchefuk #family #home #love @ Carnoustie, Angus

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@banks_chef

4 years

I'm still confused after yesterday's announcement. The Universitys go back and have crazy party's and cause a massive increase in covid-19 which can all be traced back to party's in halls however its the hospitality industry being punished??

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@banks_chef

5 years

Cant stop watching last nights episode. Such an amazing end to the series #MasterChefUK #MasterChefTheProfessionals

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@banks_chef

4 years

Honest to god! Im working my ass off trying to keep my business alive. Trying to keep a revenue as im paying my staff 100% I post my lobster advert for £50 delivered to your door and this is the comments you get? Absolute cunt! Boils my blood

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Merry Christmas! Whats your tradition for Christmas breakfast? Bacon roll for me. #christmas

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@banks_chef

5 years

Happy new year everyone!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Currently looking for all sorts of suppliers for my new restaurant in St. Andrews. PM me please

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@banks_chef

5 years

Peanut butter on a crumpet pissing with butter..... life doesnt get much better. Ohh a glass of Jersey milk. #dadlife

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@banks_chef

4 years

I honestly couldn't be more excited! HAARBOUR has been an idea of mine for 4 years and now it's actually real! From the decor to the menu its perfect!

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@banks_chef

4 years

Our new Alcohol free drinks flight. 0% Scottish cider and lime leaf Rhubarb and lime Elderflower and Feragaia Elderberry fizz and bitters Coconut, apple and rum syrup I love how we evolve during these times. This will stay on forever for our non drinkers. SINK OR SWIM 🏊‍♂️

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@banks_chef

4 years

Just took our 2000 order for Haar at home!! 💥

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@banks_chef

4 years

Just looked over final orders for our first week of Haar at home and wow!! Couldnt be more excited!!! Got the same feeling as when we first opened. Today is a busy day in the Haar Kitchen once again. 👨‍🍳🔪🍽

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@banks_chef

2 years

I feel like we are in the same position again the 1st time around. With a lockdown being mentioned and no support what so ever being offered. I've just created 18 new jobs at my new restaurant and I can barely sleep thinking about what's to come.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

Happy new year to everyone that has supported me and my team during 2020! From a like, repost or a purchase you have contributed to helping an independent business! Thank you from the bottom of my ❤

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@banks_chef

4 months

It's absolutely shocking that our media is pointing fingers at @BrewDogJames for pulling out of the real living wage scheme to save thousands of jobs during a period we have so many closures. It's the government at fault here.

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@banks_chef

4 years

The @AAHospitality is out today!! You may notice @HaarRestaurant is not in it. Thats because they came to visit me with big smiles and good chat and just before leaving asked for me to pay!! Hahaha swiftly told them to fuck off! I shall stick to @MichelinGuideUK thank you.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Selling out the second pop-up in less than 3 hours. More dates coming soon. 🔥🔥🔥

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@banks_chef

5 years

Christmas eve!! Mince pies and cream for breakfast is now acceptable.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

St Andrews bay Lobster🦞. Lightly smoked served with a Mirin and seaweed butter 🤤

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

1 year

11k that's our bill for Haar this month in gas and electricity. What a f**king joke! This time last year 1.5k @BritishGas_UKB still showing record profits?

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

First menu for our opening next Friday. #masterchefuk has helped me massively to be able to achieve a life goal. Hopefully @marcuswareing will come to visit. @MasterChefUK @MGaletti01 @PaulAinsw6rth @AnneSophiePic @GreggAWallace

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

Now that was some massive achievement by the Haar at home team. 1100 boxes sent out this week for Valentines. They worked through snow storms and the unit was working 24/7. Well done Team! Smashing it!!!!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

6 months

Why is the @scotgov not providing the hospitality sector the rates relief that has been given in England and Wales? Its about time we stand up and get this sorted! @foodanddrinksco @scothospgroup @ScotParl @thecourieruk @thetimes @Daily_Record @ScotNational @edinburghpaper

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 months

Yesterday I posted this due to the utter disappointment of our government not helping the Industry after we cried out for help. I do not care about party politics! I simply care about my industry. These 2 deserve to be refused from ever dining or drinking out again.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Wow!! 2 weeks with the doors open and this is the response from The Michelin Guide. The team at @HaarRestaurant is smashing it already!

The MICHELIN Guide

@MichelinGuideUK

5 years

. @banks_chef proving that less is sometimes more @HaarRestaurant #StAndrews #Scotland

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

1 year ago today I launched Haar at home. Over 25,000 orders, 30,000 Lobster and roughly 100 tons of local produce sold Nationwide. Thank you to everyone thats supported us. We will continue delivering nationwide for the foreseeable future.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

Plenty of no shows again this weekend. Do I really need to put a deposit or take card details for a chippy restaurant? What is wrong with people?

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Thank you to everyone involved!! a massive community help. We fed around 120 homeless today. Fresh haircuts by Hard Grind Barbers and gift bags supplied by tesco. @Brakes_Scotland @Gmacchef @ApexHotels @Tesco @MalmaisonHotels @asda

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

@DougallChops @Blackers666 Been wanting to say this for awhile with your comments. Your an absolute tool. Good luck with doing Nothing in your life. #twat

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

A full breakfast isn't full without tattie scones and haggis.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Busiest and most successful week in Haar to date this week. I feel broken but excited for things to come. All the staff worked so well and its paid off. Broken every record we have! In bloody February 😏

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Reading through all these so called professionals chefs complaining about allergens. Your a professional it should be a simple task. Im sure most of these chefs will be the first to ask for certain specs from their suppliers. Its no different.

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@banks_chef

4 years

Hi Everyone! Im looking to see if anyone can supply me with 100ml spray bottles at a good price or free. We are getting Sanitizer from our distillery made and will give it out to familys for free over the next few weeks.

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ChefDeanBanks

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3 years

Dear @scotgov & @NicolaSturgeon This no-alcohol rule is destroying many businesses in this country. Last week alone Haar took 20% of its normal revenue. How do you expect this to work for the survival of our industry. We ensure all customers are safe. PLEASE HELP

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@banks_chef

5 years

Culinary magpie

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@banks_chef

5 years

Fantastic four looking for a popup space in Glasgow. 70+ covers. @Glasgow_Live @GlasgowWEToday @Daily_Record @heraldscotland @HeraldEvents

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@banks_chef

5 years

Funny what a TV SHOW can do

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@banks_chef

5 years

What city would you like the 4 to come cook in? We will be traveling the country in the new year. #mastercheftheprofessionals #masterchef #masterchefuk #popup #restaurant #dining #foodie …

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@banks_chef

5 years

Contemplating a 4 day working week in my buisness plans.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

How times have changed! Usually im balls deep in service telling my restaurant manger to push the fucking cheese. Now im sat at home watching Americas got talent. 😂🤓

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ChefDeanBanks

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4 years

65% down on revenue this week at @HaarRestaurant we will keep our doors open and keep fighting through this shit storm of a pandemic! We will evolve and keep being diverse at every hurdle. Please explain the science around the 6pm Curfew as its killing me. @NicolaSturgeon

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 years

My favourite part of my job.... I am proud of my achievements and never scared to show the other side. 4 hours for a 12 course dinner. We have sometimes have customers sit from 6-12 enjoying there time.

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@banks_chef

5 years

We are looking for venues in Scotland for a pop up with the fantastic four in Glasgow and Aberdeen. @Chef_OliMartin @chef_laurence

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@banks_chef

2 years

So frustrating when you have 3 x no show tables in one evening. What is wrong with people? We hold card details but doesn't work when they empty the accounts and we can not charge cancellation fee. We shall now be taking nonrefundable deposits because of some twats!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Fantastic final four on a UK tour. We have lots of locations in the pipe line. Who can guess the 8 dishes on the menu? 2 per finalist. #masterchefuk

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@banks_chef

4 years

340 lobsters ordered for next week!!

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@banks_chef

4 years

Finally got to use the pulse massage setting of my shower head tonight. Shame it was to break up my sons shit he decided to do in bath. #parenting

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@banks_chef

3 years

Wow!!! Our first Pro series box teaming up with @Chef_OliMartin has sold 500 boxes! We have added another 300 haar at home boxes for that week also. Haar at home has out grown its Unit already so we are putting the restaurant back into production!!

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

We smashed a Hattrick today!! Distilled Gin of the year for Lunun Gin, recommended by Michelin Guide and 3 Rosettes from the AA!! Never mind the fact we got the keys for Haar today also. Today was officially a red letter day! Cheers to my hard working team! Ruairi has smashed it!

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@banks_chef

5 years

I couldn't think of a better way to spend my Birthday. #31

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@banks_chef

4 years

Busiest Sunday to date at Haar today!! Im confused as fuck at the moment with everything going on. Feels like we may be shut if we follow suit like so many other countries. All i can say is Thank you to every single person who has dined at @HaarRestaurant

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@banks_chef

1 year

What an incredible award to receive last night at the @FoodandTravelEd Awards! Outside London restaurant of the year! Woop woop.

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@banks_chef

4 years

We are waiting to go live with our takeaway service @HaarRestaurant whole lobsters for £25 caught on our door step! Providing work for our local fishermen.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

3 years

I have been so excited to let everyone know about my plans for Edinburgh. I would like to introduce everyone to.. Dean Banks at the Pompadour. I will be taking over the beautiful Pompadour restaurant located inside @WAEdinburgh Opening 9/06/21

BOOKINGS — Dean Banks

www.deanbanks.co.uk

Rosalind Erskine

@RosalindErskine

3 years

My exclusive on @banks_chef 's Edinburgh restaurant opening @WAEdinburgh

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@banks_chef

2 years

Imagine letting your capital city become a bin during the world famous Fringe festival. That's like me letting my restaurant become dirty during a Saturday night mid service. Everyone is paying more! Sort it out @NicolaSturgeon #inflation

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Why is there no track and trace at Shops? Easy QR code. How about at Universitys? Trains? This is a fucking joke. My head is minced. Trying to keep a positive head and be diverse and keep staff in jobs. When is the help coming? @UKHospKate @NicolaSturgeon

Paul Durand

@Paul_Durand

4 years

If you only track and trace hospitality it’s easy to make it look like hospitalities fault. The system is rigged. Until you have to scan into shops etc the system is inherently flawed.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

2 months

We need help from the lovely people of Scotland and beyond! Now is the time to go visit your local independent restaurant, cafe and bars to help them survive during this living crisis. With no help from our government I am asking you to come and dine or drink.

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@banks_chef

5 years

Grand opening went amazingly well last night. Thank you to everyone who came along and a massive thank you to our amazing suppliers for providing some epic produce. #davidlowerie #ivanwood #hendersons @libertywines @ArbikieVodka

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@banks_chef

4 years

It needed to be done! Good luck everyone and good health. See you in 3 weeks 🤞😷

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@banks_chef

5 months

@HumzaYousaf @HHichilema Help fund the 75% reduction in Rates within Scotland please as this is our money you are spending.

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@banks_chef

4 years

Amazing day in the @MasterChefUK kitchen.

Adam Handling Restaurants

@AHRestaurants

4 years

It's good to be back! @BBCTwo @MasterChefUK @MattWorswick @banks_chef @Svenhansonbritt #mastercheftheprofessionals #MasterChefUK

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@banks_chef

4 years

6pm curfew is going to be a proper test of the business. 7 days of lunches? Silver lining is we have 9 rooms. 18 covers in the evening will save us I reckon.

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

5 years

Wow great to see so many amazing restaurants added to the star lists this year. @HaarRestaurant has still received a plate which is awesome for being opened for 6months! Thanks @MichelinGuideUK . #MICHELINstar20

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@banks_chef

5 years

These skills tests kill me inside!! @MasterChefUK

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

Silver linings with these announcement are bad sales in my restaurants then show amazing sales with our Haar at home. Best business decision i think I will ever make in my career.

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@banks_chef

5 years

Haggis, neeps and tatties... Mmmmmmmm

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ChefDeanBanks

@banks_chef

4 years

So we found out a few days ago Covid 19 isnt a named disease on our insurance policy. Its not named because its new! Its like saying my buisness was destroyed by a storm and then the insurance company saying "sorry storm Barry isnt a named storm on your policy"

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