Doucet head chef David Knapman will be at The Sidwell Street Cafe in Exeter for three lunches this winter cooking a menu inspired by local produce and local recipes.
After growing up in Devon, David has spent 15 years working in some of the world’s top restaurants, including six years at The Fat Duck and most recently two years in France at the 3-Michelin star Maison Lameloise.
David and the Doucet team will be serving a 3-course lunch menu priced at £35 on Sunday 20 November, Sunday 4 December and Sunday 18 December.
A popular restaurant and bar in Exeter is looking to attract a new breed of customer – the four-legged variety, to be precise.
The Terrace, located in The Guildhall, will be taken over by the Pup-Up Café who specialise in events for man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Each session is split by breed so owners and their dogs of all ages can meet each other.
Doors open on Saturday 1 October from 10am and will see up to 50 Pugs or Frenchies per session, along with their owners.
Venue manager, Mat Jarratt said: “The guys behind Pup Up Café are local and so we thought...
Exeter's new multi-million pound Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is unveiling its latest offering with the opening of the stylish View Restaurant. Located on the summit of the four-star, 250-bed hotel, the View Restaurant not only offers "sophisticated, yet friendly” all-day dining, but its picturesque 360-degree views across East Devon provide a unique added extra for diners.
Described as the hotel's "Jewel in the Crown" - the View Restaurant includes two private dining rooms, serving locally caught fish from Brixham, prime Devon red beef, alongside other exquisite...
Margoux Restaurant and Wine Bar will open in Princesshay on 25thMarch 2022, the latest addition to the centre’s line-up of eateries.
Margoux is relocating to Princesshay Square, next to Coal Kitchen, offering restaurant dining and adding a new cocktail lounge and a sun-trap terrace overlooking Exeter Cathedral for al fresco dining.
Margoux uses westcountry suppliers for its international menu that includes lunch, dinner and Sunday roast.
Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We are delighted to welcome Margoux to Princesshay. Its high quality,...
Following significant investment from local franchisee, David Shawyer, McDonald’s in Stone Lane Retail Park on Marsh Barton Road is set to reopen on 3rd February 2022 after a major refurbishment, which has brought exciting new features to the restaurant. The official re-opening will be attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, to officiate with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The new restaurant will boast all the latest innovations from McDonald’s, including new, more efficient, soft drinks machines and a new staff room with a new redesigned kitchen for the crew...
Independent burger restaurant comes to city centre
Local success story Meat 59, an independent multi-site burger restaurant, will open its doors in Princesshay on Thursday 2nd December. Located next to Lucciano’s, the restaurant specialises in meat and produce from Devon and the surrounding areas and will have capacity for plenty of diners.
Michelle Menezes Princesshay Centre Manager said: “We’re excited to welcome the Meat 59 team to Princesshay. They are an impressive local team who make great food and brilliantly complement our range of dining options.”
Brand new Exmouth foodie destination, Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant, will be open 5 days rather than 7 at the start of July temporarily to maintain the highest standards of operation within the restaurant, whilst ensuring staff are well looked after. The restaurant will be closed on two Mondays and Tuesdays in July (Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th and Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th July), further dates will be reviewed there-after.
The Mickeys Beach team will be contacting all those booked in for these dates to inform customers of the closure and staff will rebook all...
Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.
Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth. Both have a number of young adult workers who have only recently become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination.
Michael said: “As one of the sectors that have been most...
Award-winning Cornish burger joint, Hub Box, has recreated all of its real beef and chicken burger menu items in meat-free versions, following a surge in demand for more plant-based options across its restaurants.
Hub Box first pioneered street food culture in St. Ives, and now the eatery has partnered with the pioneers in the plant-based world - THISTM - to bring more meat alternatives to its 10 restaurants across Cornwall, the South-West, and Cardiff.
THISTM has built-up a loyal fanbase of vegans, and proper meat-eaters, through creating plant-based foods that look and...
A brand-new Italian restaurant, Luciano’s, will be opening its doors next month in Princesshay, Exeter.
Run by Luciano Marco Pierre White, Luciano’s menu centres around classically prepared hearty Italian food. This restaurant will be Luciano’s second with his first recently opening in Dorchester in October 2020.
Michelle Menezes Princesshay Centre Manager says, “We are delighted to welcome Luciano’s to Princesshay and to offer Devon diners a taste of Italy. This is a great addition to our restaurant line up and we look forward to...
