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New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Honouring a Local Icon: Dottie’s Restaurant Brings Heart and Heritage to Hotel Indigo Exeter.

Hotel Indigo Exeter is delighted to announce the launch of Dottie’s, a new restaurant inspired by one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures, Dorothy “Dottie” Holman. Opening its doors to the public on 21st November 2025, Dottie’s invites guests to experience a chef-led journey through local flavours, thoughtful service, and the timeless pleasure of good company.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Dottie’s offers a space where guests can pause, indulge...

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Food Reader Awards 2022 winners

South West’s Finest Food and Drink Celebrated at Food Reader Awards 2022

The Oscars of the South West food and drink world, the Food Reader Awards 2022, took place last night (Monday June 27) at Winslade Manor near Exeter. It was hosted by Food Magazine, and the result of a record 100,000 nominations and votes cast across 13 award categories.

This year’s prestigious Best Chef accolade, sponsored by Sharp’s Brewery, was awarded to Great British Menu chef and founder of Robin Wylde in Lyme Regis, Harriet Mansell . Harriet fought off tough competition from fellow chefs Adam Handling of Ugly Butterfly in Cornwall, Charlotte Vincent (formerly of The Five...

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Independent wine stocks UK’s grandest selection of Decanter medal-winning Italian wines

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/27/2022 - 11:24am

Edinburgh-based wine merchant, Independent Wine , now stocks more than 80 Decanter medal-winning Italian vintages. This is perhaps the largest collection in the UK, showing the online-only retailer's dedication to – and laser-focus on – fine Italian wines.

Last week, Decanter announced the winners of its prestigious World Wine Awards 2022. Of this year's winning vintages, 13 newcomers are stocked by Independent Wine. This raises the stockist's total number of Decanter medal-winning wines from 69 to 82.

The Decanter World Wine Awards is arguably the most influential...

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Taste East Devon Food Festival Founders

The return of Taste East Devon - A 16 day food festival

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, Taste East Devon is delighted to announce its 2022 food festival is to run from 3-18th September, extending into a 16 day celebration.

Award-winning venues, producers, chefs and restaurants across East Devon have joined forces again to celebrate the incredible food and drink on offer across the region. Founder Members include THE PIG-at Combe, Darts Farm, Otter Brewery, Deer Park Country House, River Cottage, East Devon AONB, Donkey Sanctuary, Mazzard Farm, Jack in the Green and Lympstone Manor.

Ruud Jansen...

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Quicke's Limited Edition Ewes Milk Cheese

Quicke’s launches highly limited edition ewe’s milk cheese

A highly limited edition batch of ewe’s milk cheese has been released by Quicke’s. This small but mighty batch has been matured and graded for the past 12 months, creating a stunning new addition to their range of clothbound cheeses.

Handcrafted and naturally matured at their family farm in Devon, Quicke’s Ewe’s Milk Clothbound Cheese is intensely buttery. It is made from the milk of sheep that graze on pastures in Woodbury, a small Devonshire village. The smooth richness of the milk imparts a terrific depth of flavour and, as with all Quicke’s cheeses, it is made with heritage...

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Susy Atkins, Dan Farrell-Wright, Oz Clarke OBE, Mike Best MW, Pip Vanham

English Wines Win In The Judgement of Exeter

Wickhams’ inaugural English Wine Extravaganza event in Exeter on Saturday 18th June was as exciting as it was enjoyable as wine lovers from all over the South West came together to kick-off English Wine Week in style.

With a tasting hall brimming with England’s finest wine and spirit producers, masterclasses featuring renowned wine experts Oz Clarke OBE, Susy Atkins and Mike Best MW AND England beating the French in the “Judgement of Exeter” to end the day, it was an occasion to be savoured in every way.

Wickhams’ founder Dan Farrell-Wright was thrilled. Dan says: “What an...

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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park offers stylish new dining experience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/18/2022 - 9:59pm

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...

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Wickhams Shortlisted at Esteemed International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards UK 2022

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/12/2022 - 10:39pm

A Devon-based online business, which was only set up 18 months ago to sell quality wines, has been shortlisted for two awards in a prestigious international competition. Wickhams, which is based in Newton Abbot, has been shortlisted for the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Merchant Awards UK 2022, in the 'Online Retailer of the Year' and 'Specialist Merchant of the Year England' categories. The awards celebrate the most successful small and large businesses, delivering outstanding service to wine consumers across the UK.

Wickhams founder, Dan Farrell-Wright, comments: “We are...

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Revolution on the streets of Exeter

A Revolution is coming to Exeter! The national bar operator famed for its expansive range of flavoured vodkas, quality cocktail serves, award-winning food and bottomless brunch, is set to open the doors to a brand new site in the city later this month.

The three-storey, Grade II-listed, 720 capacity venue is situated on Queen Street – a prime, central location linking the High Street with both the Central and St David’s train stations, as well as the main university campus.

Following an initial £2m investment, the site is expected to create more than 70 jobs for the...

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A guide to help you buy the Slovenian Vignette

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/24/2022 - 6:58am

The Slovenian vignette is just the toll payment system that is on the Slovenian network. Practically, you have to pay so that you can drive on the motorways for a specific period instead of a certain route. The vignettes in Slovenia are available in several durations to allow you to have unlimited driving on the network. As you can see, this form of till can be good for people who want to drive a lot rather than people who only utilize the motorway irregularly. This article is a guide to help you buy the Slovenian vignette.

The Slovenian Vignette

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Sandridge Barton unveils new destination to tourism leaders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/20/2022 - 10:06pm

Tourist leaders and providers in Devon have been given a sneak-preview of a major new visitor attraction which, when it opens in June, should help reaffirm the county’s position on the nation’s food map.

The new Sandridge Barton winery and visitor centre, set among the rolling hills between Torbay and the River Dart, is expected to attract thousands of keen wine-lovers and foodies a year. The Sandridge Barton Estate is the new home of award-winning Sharpham Wine, and is centred on acres of new vineyards located on the east bank of the Dart, as opposed to the west bank where the...

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