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Crave to open second restaurant in Bristol this Spring

Crave, a well-loved independent restaurant from Exeter, is set to open its second restaurant in Bristol this spring, marking the next chapter for the growing brand.

Founded by Sameer Shetty, Crave opened on Exeter’s Quayside in summer 2024 and quickly built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, all-day menus and focus on flavoursome food enjoyed without fuss. Following the success of the first restaurant, the team is now preparing to launch Crave @ 52 in one of Bristol’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

“Bristol has been on my radar for a while,” said Sameer. “It’s...

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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...

Princesshay gets summer ready with a new Mojito Beach Bar

Princesshay will welcome visitors this summer with its brand new, pop-up Mojito Beach bar, open from 27th May to 30th August in Princesshay Square.

Complete with real sand, thatched umbrellas, cocktails and mocktails, palm trees, live music and table tennis, staycationers can find a holiday atmosphere in the heart of Exeter this summer.

Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager , says, “International getaways might be off the cards this summer, so we’ve decided to create a holiday vibe in the heart of Exeter! Friends and families can relax at our beach bar, enjoy...

How to cook with an unrolled breast of lamb

The unrolled breast of lamb is undoubtedly one of the least expensive cuts of lamb. But its fantastic affordability shouldn’t be interpreted as making it a lesser cut – because it can still make for a magical meal when treated with some care and attention. Although it is perceived by some as a fattier cut of the lamb and therefore best to be avoided, we are here to dispel any rumours you may have heard, and teach you how to cook a delicious unrolled breast of lamb .

First things first: as delicious as this cut of lamb is, it is certainly no quick fix! The cooking process for the...

How to make high street coffee at home

Do you enjoy heading to the local coffee shop and indulging in a delicious drink? Wish that you could enjoy the perfect cup of coffee no matter where you are? At work, you may be able to head to the professional coffee machine to grab a cup of coffee , but what about when you are at home?

It’s not like you can install ab office coffee machine in your home , but as an alternative to coffee vending machines , here are some of our top tips on how you can make your very own high street coffee at home.

Buy a cafetiere

One of the easiest ways to make delicious high street...

It’s time to get baking with The Trewly Big Bake competition

Trewithen Dairy is delighted to announce the launch of The Trewly Big Bake - a national competition for baking enthusiasts.

Celebrated author, expert baker and Great British Bake Off fifth series star Martha Collison will judge the competition. Martha will be joined on the judging panel with fellow judges alongside renowned food writer Orlando Murrin, who is also President of the Guild of Food Writers and Francis Clarke, managing director of Trewithen Dairy.

Taking place from Wednesday 19th May until Sunday 13th June, the competition encourages all ages to bake and...

Lovaton Farm produce cooked by Peter Gorton

Food Drink Devon gears up for post-lockdown boom

As Devon’s hospitality businesses throw open their doors once more, Food Drink Devon is ready to champion the finest food and drink in the county with a stunning new video and website and the help of Oz Clarke OBE.

Peter Gorton, award-winning chef and most recently appointed Food Drink Devon board member explains: “It has been such a challenging twelve months for our industry but we are all optimistic that there are better times ahead. We have worked tirelessly to support our members during the recent lockdowns and want to continue this work with a big boost for them all, as we...

Exeter Deli Chef wins Coveted Sandwich Industry Award

Competition winners announced just in time for British Sandwich Week

A chef from Exeter has scooped a top prize at the annual British Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards, for his mouth-watering bacon and egg creation.

Edd Melloy is chef at the Chandos deli in Exeter. He wowed the panel of judges with his entry, named ‘Crispy Eggs & Bacon’, which scooped him the winning prize for the the Danish Crown Pre Cooked Bacon Category in this year’s Sandwich & Food to Go Designer competition.

Combining crispy cooked bacon, homemade brown sauce and a ‘show-stopping’...

A Brief History of Chocolate

The world chocolate actually comes from the word ‘xocoatl’, which was used thousands of years ago in ancient Aztec. However, it was not used to refer to a piece of chocolate as we know it today but actually it was the name of a drink that was brewed using beans for the cacao plant.

Latin America

It is clear from this then that the roots of the much loved sweet treats actually lie in South America...and not in Bournville. It is in the beautifully lush country of Mexico where the first ever cacao plants were discovered and then harvested. An ancient civilization known as...

5 Desserts Made Best with Natural Sweetener

If the sugar content in your blood is higher than what is normal, then you’re probably under severe restrictions and have had to give up on your favorite sweet delicacies. But you do not have to condemn every dessert in order to stay healthy. You can just be wise and switch to low-calorie, high glycemic index products for your daily sugar consumption. In other words, it is time for you to choose natural sweeteners over unhealthy and diabetes-causing table sugar.

Natural sweeteners are alternatives to sugar made from elements such as fructose and glucose. These help in lowering...

Food & Drink

Crave to open second restaurant in Bristol this Spring

7 Refreshing cold drinks you can make at home this summer

Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant is now open

Princesshay gets summer ready with a new Mojito Beach Bar

How to cook with an unrolled breast of lamb

How to make high street coffee at home

It’s time to get baking with The Trewly Big Bake competition

Food Drink Devon gears up for post-lockdown boom

Exeter Deli Chef wins Coveted Sandwich Industry Award

A Brief History of Chocolate

5 Desserts Made Best with Natural Sweetener

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