Food & Drink

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for cocktails. With gin being one of the UK’s most popular drinks, you may be wondering what does gin go with besides tonic? Yes, James Bond made the classic Martini a classic, but did you know that there are numerous other gin recipes that you can enjoy? This is because each brand of gin - whether a pink gin, a Whitley Neill gin or a Bombay gin - has a distinct taste. Despite the fact that gin is made by infusing a neutral grain spirit with juniper, there are other botanicals that enter the equation leading to a delicious and cooling drink for you...

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

The Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events will give businesses the chance to hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support,...

Blind tasting has always been used by judges at awards ceremonies to avoid preconceptions and focus solely on aroma and flavour. It has also become common among wine consumers more generally, allowing individuals and groups to enjoy, explore and, of course, test their knowledge of the wide variety of wines available.

Azu Spirits has found a way to offer this to spirits enthusiasts, providing an at-home blind tasting experience they can enjoy with friends. Ellie Gibson from Azu says “When someone says ‘this has notes of cereals, green fruit or bananas’ I find I can immediately taste...

Fireaway, the UK’s fastest-growing pizza takeaway chain, has included Devon in its expansion

The company has enjoyed spectacular growth since launching in London in 2016 but much of their growth came during the pandemic. Now they’re opening new locations at the rate of one a week and is set to open its 120th store later this summer.

Over the last year they’ve opened three stores in Devon - in Exeter, Bideford and Barnstaple

In 2021 they won Rising Star Pizza Chain of the Year at the PAPA Awards.

Fireaway’s phenomenal success story is based on attention...