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Global Flavours, Local Ingredients: Exploring Ethnic Cuisine in British Kitchens

Embark on a culinary journey by exploring diverse flavours of international cuisine and get to know how to recreate these exotic dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

Come and dive into the vibrant world of ethnic cuisine in British kitchens! Here, traditional recipes meet locally sourced ingredients creating culinary masterpieces that reflect the spirit cultural exchange and globalization.

From its city streets to its countryside towns, you will always find the diversity of intricate ethnic cuisines influenced by the culture that makes up the UK home. British...

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Val Watson

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The Venus Company launches a new healthy dog menu for its four-legged customers!

Dogs just love to run free on the beach whatever the weather and a perfect day out with the family is not complete without a visit to one of the three dog-friendly Venus beach cafes across South Devon. Here you will find a warm welcome for both you and your best friend, who will be well cared for with the launch of Venus’ canine menu.

With three different natural chews specific for small, medium, and large dogs, Venus can cater to every size. The tasty dog treats are fully digestible and sustainable, naturally made from by-products of the meat industry. Individually wrapped in...

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Brewing for purpose and not for profit: Exeter’s Tyler Grange launches duo of environmentally conscious beer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/27/2023 - 10:14pm

There’s never a dull moment for the trailblazing Tribe of environmental consultants at Tyler Grange Exeter.

As well as creating and honing innovation across their business for the four-day working week pilot , the Kings Wharf-based business has just launched two seasonal low-carbon and environmentally conscious beers – Bramble and Solstice.

The environmental planning firm has been busy brewing ale since 2017, and, in keeping with its very real and visible values, it’s committed to doing so with the smallest possible carbon impact.

For such a socially minded...

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Taco Bell opens in Exeter

Taco Bell. the world-famous Mexican-inspired restaurant brand will opened a new restaurant in Sidwell Street, Exeter for dine in, take away and click and collect orders on Tuesday (24 January). The launch will marked the brand’s 126th UK restaurant opening.

Customers will be able to order in advance via the Taco Bell app, or use the digital kiosks in-store to takeaway and dine-in. Delivery via UBER eats, Deliveroo and just eat will be available in the coming weeks.

Local Exeter residents are invited to say ‘hola’ to Taco Bell with a free taco offer when customers...

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2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:57pm

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 17th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in October....

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Rosa’s Thai to open in Exeter

Popular restaurant group Rosa’s Thai is excited to announce that it will open the doors to its much-anticipated Exeter restaurant - its first in the South West - on Saturday 4th February, bringing its celebrated Thai dishes to Queen street.

To celebrate the opening, Rosa’s Thai Exeter is offering 50% off the food bill for all bookings during its soft launch from 31st January to the 3rd February.

Rosa’s Thai started as a market stall on London’s Brick Lane in 2007, where renowned Thai chef Saiphin Moore served up her time-honoured family recipes to hungry lunchtime crowds...

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New plans approved for Venus Beach Cafe at Broadsands Image credit: Dillons Design Ltd

Venus Company gets the green light for extensive renovations at Broadsands, Paignton

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 12/16/2022 - 10:16pm

The Venus Company with a turnover of £2 – 3 m announces its planning application for ambitious plans to revamp the Broadsands Venus beach cafe in Paignton has been approved by Torbay Council. The multi-international award-winning business submitted images and drawings to Torbay Council together with a planning application for renovations to revamp the latest beach café in the company’s portfolio. The project has been given the go-ahead for works to start in the winter of 2023.

A well-respected and renowned environmental champion with sustainability at its heart, Venus operates its...

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Exeter Residents can Earn Money for Charity by Recycling Old Food Containers and Reusable Drinks Bottles

For the first time Exeter residents can recycle their old food storage containers and reusable drinks bottles whilst raising money for their chosen good cause.

These everyday items often end up crowding kitchen cupboards and finding a sustainable way to dispose of them has traditionally been a challenge. This is because they are made of materials that make them more complex and costly to recycle, meaning many councils do not collect them to be recycled and landfill is often the method of disposal.

The new recycling programme is run by Sistema in partnership with...

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Festive cheer and tea tasting in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/05/2022 - 9:44pm

On the 9th December Bird & Blend Tea Co. Exeter store will remain open after hours for its Christmas Extravaganza Lock-in…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.

The after-hours event will takeplace at 12 of its stores. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they havewarm hands, warm hearts and are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham and Oxford.

Wannabe Santa's Helpers will be treated on arrival to one of the Bird...

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New ‘Dugout Bar’ opens within Hotel Indigo Exeter

The highly anticipated “Dugout” Sports Bar opened within Hotel Indigo Exeter on Monday 21 November. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, the Bar and Hotel is managed by Castlebridge Hospitality. Although the Bar sits within the hotel building, it has its own entrance and exit and so can open ahead of Hotel Indigo Exeter. The Hotel will also feature other drink and dining facilities including Colson’s Bar and Restaurant and Becketts Champagne & Cocktail Rooftop Bar.

The Dugout welcomes fans, friends, and families to experience the atmosphere, passion, and team spirit of live sport. The...

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Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards

Cider done right is better for the planet

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:47pm

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has revealed why drinking its fabulous cider is a more sustainable option than many other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the market. Sandford Orchards’ natural, low-impact approach to producing cider is good for soil health and wildlife diversity. It also has a short supply chain and uses a lot less energy and water than many of its counterparts.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards explains: “Starting from the ground up, our apples grow in local orchards, many of which contain diverse and often historic...

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