The county by the sea, Devon offers the best fresh fish restaurants and take away options perfect for those who enjoy traditional fish and chips and for those wanting a fancier catch of the day dish. Visit Devon lists some of the best places for fish...
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The Boathouse Café
Renovated from an old fisherman’s store, The Boathouse Cafe boasts a fresh bright interior and features a mezzanine level. The Boathouse Cafe is perfect for delicious fresh fish dining from daytime through to evening and there’s also covered and heated outdoor seating on the quayside,...
Bella Italia, the family-friendly Italian restaurant, has placed the future of its kids menu in the hands of some of the country’s toughest customers – children aged from three to 11.
With an established reputation for family-friendly service (that’s official as Mumsnet has awarded Bella for the development of its family-focused dining with an Innovation Award!), Bella decided to go a step further and allow boys and girls to rip up the rulebook and rebuild the way in which its restaurants cater for their younger customers.
Throughout the project, which spanned over a year,...
According to a new poll by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), 17% of people in the South West have had a dating disaster on Valentine’s Day and, across the UK, bad restaurant experiences are responsible for a third (34%) of all nightmare nights out.
34% of daters in the South West report that getting food poisoning from a restaurant is the worst thing that could happen to them on Valentine’s Day – even ahead of being dumped (28%). Despite this, 37% don’t check the food hygiene rating of a restaurant before booking their Valentine’s meal.
Jamie Oliver is excited to announce that Jamie’s Italian Exeter will open in February 2015.
The restaurant is situated in Princesshay with stunning views of the cathedral, and will be the first Jamie's Italian in the West Country.
A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food and its friendly and welcoming service. The menu is based on dishes you’d find people eating all over Italy, made with care but delivered without fuss.
BLACK Friday will hit Exeter this week with consumers being spoilt for choice with flash sales across the city. A trend born in the USA, Black Friday is traditionally the Friday following Thanksgiving and is widely regarded in the retail sector as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
To celebrate Black Friday, The Magdalen Chapter will be offering a 20% discount on all luxury REN Gift Sets for one day only. On top of this, the hotel will also be offering 20% off all food enjoyed in the Restaurant on Friday night.
Hotel General Manager Fiona Moores said: “Black...
Exeter’s original burger restaurant, urbanburger, has today launched the ‘What’s your beef?’ competition inviting people to create the ultimate burger and win a place on the menu. Recipes will be judged by a panel of food experts with the winning burger being served up as part of urbanburger’s menu. The winner will also receive £250 worth of vouchers to spend at urbanburger and urban underground. Launched by Garth and Melissa Pearse in September 2012, urbanburger has become famed for its array of gourmet burgers made with 100% Devon beef. Last month it was named by GQ magazine as one of...
Gidleigh Park has been named as one of the top ten restaurants in Britain by the Sunday Times.
Run by Devon celebrity chef and son of Exeter Michael Caines Gidleigh has won a raft of awards in recent years.
The newspaper said Gidleigh's food was "terrific" and the service "flawless".
However the restaurant slipped from the number one spot last year.
Michael recently announced that he and his team are set to oversee the operations of Kentisbury Grange, near Barnstaple, a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian Manor House, a hotel with 16 bedrooms in landscaped...
Gidleigh Park is delighted to have retained its two Michelin stars following the release of the Michelin Guide 2015. Executive Chef Michael Caines MBE, who celebrates 20 years at Gidleigh Park this year, was awarded two Michelin stars for the first time in 1999 and today’s announcement marks sixteen continuous years for the hotel to hold the award. Michael Caines commented: “The Michelin guide is arguably the most revered restaurant guide amongst chefs, restaurant critics and guests alike and we’re honoured to retain our stars for the sixteenth year running.
Jamie’s Italian is set to open its newest restaurant in Exeter’s Princesshay.
Jamie Oliver’s popular group of restaurants has 35 outlets across the UK, but the new restaurant in Princesshay will be a first for the West Country.
The Exeter restaurant is set to open in early 2015 and will occupy the unit between Coal Grill & Bar and Café Rouge.
Jamie’s Italian is inspired by Jamie’s passion for the Italian way of life, designed to be accessible and affordable, a neighbourhood restaurant where everyone is welcome.
The London-based, Mexican restaurant chain, Chilango is celebrating the success of its mini-bond campaign on the Crowdcube crowdfunding platform.
749 people have put £2,160,000 into the Burrito BondTM in return for 8% gross interest per annum during the four year term of the bond. This is the largest amount ever raised on Crowdcube, beating last year’s record set by Hab Housing of £1.97 million.
The average amount invested is approximately £2,900, with the largest investment at £50,000.
People invested from Cornwall to Scotland but 82% of bond holders live in London...
