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Enjoy an authentic Phuket Italian restaurant

A Phuket Italian Restaurant in Karon Beach

Walking along the stunning shores of Karon Beach, you might be surprised to find an authentic Phuket Italian restaurant offering a winning combination of authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. Ciao Pizza & Grill makes its home in this quiet, beachside town and enriches the community with its tasty, traditional dishes.

This exceptional Phuket Italian restaurant combines the casual beauty and romance of beachfront dining with the sophisticated flavors of traditional Italian cuisine, creating an unforgettable experience that captivates diners.

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A warming pork recipe with Devon cider

A couple of weeks ago I cooked this at a demonstration marking the opening of the Kitchen Studio in Exmouth. And then last Friday I was reminded of it at the wassailing evening at The Lamb in Sandford. This old Devon ceremony is held to encourage a good apple harvest and involves 'watering' an apple tree with cider and shouting to keep evil spirits away from the orchard trees.

To encourage the apple trees I cooked this warming dish which uses a local cider, preferbly Sandford Orchards' scrumpy, which has lovely layers of flavour and cooks very well. (It also 'drinks' quite well...

Romance is in the air at the Mercure Southgate Hotel

Treat your loved one to a candlelit break this Valentine’s with our "Ready for Romance" package.

Exeter Festival of Winter Ales at the Park

After the roaring success of last year’s event, the Exeter & East Devon branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) are once again hosting their Festival of Winter Ales at St James Park this weekend.

The 24th edition of the festival is taking place on the evenings of Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January, open from 11am–11pm on both days. Admission is £2, or CAMRA members can enter for free. Students can also enter for free with a valid NUS after 5pm on Saturday.

Like previous festivals, CAMRA is providing over 60 beers that are produced solely in the winter months....

Local coffee shop makes it into national Top 50

Devon Coffee, the new speciality coffee shop in Queen Street, Exeter, has been included in The Independent's Top 50 Coffee Shops. Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, one of the judges and the UK Barista champion/owner of Colonna & Smalls, called Coffee Devon: “A classic independent coffee shop in the centre of Exeter. High quality coffee and bites delivered with warm and friendly service.”

The small and quirky outlet has gained an instant following because of its unique style and focus on quality coffee served by experienced baristas.

Owner Steve Pearson says that he's...

Marmalade Masterclass with Victoria Cranfield

Make your own award-winning Seville Orange Marmalade at Darts Farm on Friday 25th January 2013.

Artisan Double Gold World Marmalade award-winner Victoria Cranfield will be sharing her trade secrets into making her world-class marmalade in a fun and hands-on session at Darts Farm, Topsham.

The ‘Queen of Condiments’ will also teach you how to make delicious spiced orange slices and candied oranges that you can take home with you. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start the New Year with a new skill that your friends and family will love.

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First restaurant by Michael Caines Academy student

An aspiring chef training at the Michael Caines Academy is the first student to open up his own restaurant in Exeter.

Second year student, Ryan Mell, will be opening up his dream restaurant “The Salty Pigeon” on 22nd January 2013, at 29 Magdalen Road, Exeter.

The student, who is a local from Exeter, sees this as a great business opportunity and is hoping to bring the community exciting food, job opportunities for the local people and his ‘salty’ pigeon.

The Salty Pigeon is a 30 seat restaurant which will consist of a variety of food ranging from local to exotic...

Kick-start the New Year with 40% off at YO! Sushi

Keep those New Year’s resolutions in check with YO! Sushi's fantastic January 40% off sale, setting you up for a healthier happier you in 2013!

To kick-start the New Year, YO! Sushi is offering 40% discount off all food from the conveyor belt when you dine in. Simply present your January Sale voucher in-store at any participating restaurant (including the recently opened Exeter branch) Tue - Fri between the 8th and 25th January 2013 (inclusive).

Simply log in to your YO! Love Club account (or sign up to the YO! Love Club via the below link - once you have signed up you must...

The Magdalen Chapter looking forward to 1st Xmas

Exeter's newest hotel, The Magdalen Chapter, is looking forward to celebrating its first Christmas. The hotel opened its doors earlier this year and has already firmly established itself as a popular haunt for locals looking for great food and hospitality.

Preparations are well underway for the festive period at the hotel. Elegant Christmas trees, roaring fires and home-made Stollen make The Magdalen Chapter a perfect place to visit over the holiday period.

General Manager Fiona Moores said: "This Christmas is a great milestone for us as a team here at The Magdalen Chapter...

Devon chef jointly wins MasterChef: The Professionals

A Devon chef has been named joint winner in the final of this year's MasterChef: The Professionals . Anton Piotrowski, 30, who runs the Treby Arms in Sparkwell near Plymouth, and Keri Moss, 41, from London, became the first joint winners in the history of the competition. "It's absolutely amazing; to share the title with someone that's so talented and so amazing is unreal," said Piotrowski.

Piotrowski's winning menu included squid ink and malt vinegar crumble and cocoa-marinated venison.

The Professionals spin-off, which pits working chefs against one another, is now in its...

RUBY Modern Diner: A fresh approach to fast food

RUBY, Modern Diner’s flagship restaurant will open in January 2013, breathing new life into 74 Queen St, a landmark grade 2 listed building in the heart of Exeter.

Open all day every day, RUBY brings a modern twist to the roots of the American diner, serving fast food prepared with the finest, fresh local ingredients.

Richard Harrison joint managing director of Modern Diners said;

‘‘RUBY is named after the Devon Ruby Red cow. All our meat and dairy products are free range and locally sourced including beef from a single Mid Devon farm, where the herd is sired by a...

Food & Drink

A Phuket Italian Restaurant in Karon Beach

A warming pork recipe with Devon cider

Romance is in the air at the Mercure Southgate Hotel

Exeter Festival of Winter Ales at the Park

Local coffee shop makes it into national Top 50

Marmalade Masterclass with Victoria Cranfield

First restaurant by Michael Caines Academy student

Kick-start the New Year with 40% off at YO! Sushi

The Magdalen Chapter looking forward to 1st Xmas

Devon chef jointly wins MasterChef: The Professionals

RUBY Modern Diner: A fresh approach to fast food

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