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Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns.

Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal traditions, from the South West to the Mediterranean. At its heart is the British sardine - abundant, sustainable, and caught right here in the South West.

With appearances from some of the UK’s...

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5 ways to make more of your meals

What do you think of when you hear the word 'diet'? Eating the same lunch time salad every day? Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables, packed with nutrients but lacking in flavour? It's true that when you're trying to eat healthily, it's much easier to fall into a bland-food rut, which only serves to make fast food, salty snacks and sweet treats all the more tempting.

But you don't need to cut out flavour to maintain a healthy diet. After all, what's the point in living longer if you can't enjoy your meals? By making a few smart choices and learning a couple of handy kitchen...

Hub Box announce new plant based menu following surge in demand

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...

Italian restaurant, Luciano’s, will be opening its doors next month in Princesshay, Exet

Princesshay welcomes Luciano’s to Exeter

New Italian restaurant to open in July

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...

Sandford Orchards celebrates three Golds at the Taste of the West Awards

Sandford Orchards, producer of authentic cider created by combining tradition and innovation, is thrilled to have scooped three Gold and one Silver Taste of the West award for their 'cider done right'. This year's Gold Taste of the West awards have been awarded to their rugby themed cider Rib Tickler and two of their new vintage ciders: The General and Sandford Reserve. Their third vintage cider, Apple & Oak, received a silver Judged by the most astute palates of chefs, buyers, retailers and food writers, the Taste of the West Awards is a renowned accreditation for artisan producers....

Six awards for Chunk of Devon at The Taste of the West Awards

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its first round of winners of 2021. Famed for their delicious, handmade savoury bakes, Chunk of Devon is thrilled to have scooped five Gold and one Silver award for their awesome rustic Devon pies and pasties. Already one of the country’s most awarded pie and pasty makers with over 180 accolades across their range, this year’s Gold Taste of the West awards have been awarded to their Steak Pasty, Lamb Maroc Pasty, Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Steak and Kidney Pie and Veggie Tagine Pie, with a...

German Doner Kebab opens its doors in Exeter

German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Exeter, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the city.

The restaurant is located at 177-181 Fore St and opened on May 31st, creating in the region of 40 new jobs for the local area.

German Doner Kebab Exeter will offer a full Dine-In experience, plus Takeaway with Click & Collect and Delivery coming soon.

German Doner Kebab is revolutionising the kebab in the UK, bringing a fresh, high-quality taste sensation that has made it the number one spot to enjoy a kebab.

Freshly prepared in front of...

Simon Jupp MP shows support for Devon cider

The impact from COVID and a government review of how cider is taxed was the focus for Simon Jupp’s visit to Darts Farm. Simon met with Sandford Orchards owner Barny Butterfield, Michael Dart from Darts Farm and Mark Hopper from the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) at a public event held by Darts Farm.

After being given a tour of Darts Farm’s new restaurant & cidery, The Farm Table, and learning more about the cider industry, Simon listened to concerns about cider makers’ tanks remaining largely blocked with the 2019 and 2020 harvests, which may need to be destroyed...

The Ivy Exeter announces opening date

The Ivy Collection today announces it will be bringing a touch of Ivy magic to Exeter, as it prepares to welcome its first guests on Wednesday, 9 June, with reservation lines open from today.

In celebration of the opening, floral Ivy letters, beautifully adorned with ivy and colourful primroses, have popped up in front of the iconic Exeter Cathedral and opposite the restaurant itself for one day only, creating a picture-perfect moment for passers-by and visitors alike. Themed characters and a marching band are also on hand to help spread additional joy throughout the city....

7 Refreshing cold drinks you can make at home this summer

Do you know that summer dehydration can be life threatening ? So do not take this lightly, keep an eye on what you are drinking and taking in your body this summer because the last thing you want is to faint or get get sick because of dehydration.

Beverages with a greater number of supplements than water can be useful, as they hinder the rate that your stomach discharges liquid. This draws out the rehydration process so turns out to be especially significant for people who work out often or just who sweat a lot.

Let's be honest, water can be boring at times and it might...

Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant is now open

The highly anticipated casual bar and restaurant from Chef Owner Michael Caines has opened on Exmouth’s Sideshore

Michael Caines’ much-anticipated new casual hospitality concept – Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant – has officially opened on Exmouth beach. With stunning panoramic views across the Devon coastline and up through the Exe estuary, it has beachside seating and welcomes families, couples and passers-by alike. Mickeys is set to be the destination for indoor and outdoor dining in the South West this summer. A landmark opening for Michael – Chef Owner of Michelin starred Lympstone...

Food & Drink

Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera

5 ways to make more of your meals

Hub Box announce new plant based menu following surge in demand

Princesshay welcomes Luciano’s to Exeter

Sandford Orchards celebrates three Golds at the Taste of the West Awards

Six awards for Chunk of Devon at The Taste of the West Awards

German Doner Kebab opens its doors in Exeter

Simon Jupp MP shows support for Devon cider

The Ivy Exeter announces opening date

7 Refreshing cold drinks you can make at home this summer

Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant is now open

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