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Harrison Brockington was the winner of last year's South West Chef of the Year competition

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar and a platform for recognising the best cooking talent from across the South West.

Michael, who is chef/patron at the Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor, co-founded the competition in 2004 with the aim of championing professional excellence, nurturing rising stars, and celebrating the world-class food and drink produced in the region. Now in its 21st year, the competition continues to spotlight the outstanding...

9 best food and drinks from Cornwall

If you’re planning a trip to Cornwall, you should definitely try out some of the unique local cuisine. Recently the diverse range food and drink from Cornwall has been in the spotlight – mainly due to how good it is.

Assuming you want to sample the best that Cornwall has to offer, here are 9 types of food and drinks that should definitely be on your list:

  • Cornish pasty

Although they were originally the staple food of miners, Cornish pasties have undergone a transformation over the years. Traditionally it contains diced beef, potatoes, onions and...

New location for renowned local winery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:46am

It might only be a couple of miles as the crow flies, but news that one of the country’s best known wineries is moving from one side of a river to another is one of the biggest stories British viticulture has seen in years.

After nearly 40 years making wine at the Sharpham Estate on the west bank of the River Dart, the multi-award-winning Sharpham Winery is relocating to the east bank.

The big move, which will continue over the next year, has been underway for the past 12 months and this week the new season’s grapes were being crushed at the new winery at the Sandridge...

Rise and shine with 2’4’1 at Bay Breakfast Club in Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 10/04/2020 - 10:26am

As shorter days beckon in more ways than one, those seeking an earlier start can kick off the day with a little extra Caribbean sunshine and warm the soul with 2’4’1 breakfasts at the Bay Breakfast Club in Exeter. Plus, as afternoon cocktails become more or less essential, Turtle Bay has extended their famous happy hour so it runs right through from opening until 8pm.

There will be 2'4'1 on ALL breakfast & brunch dishes daily until 11am, plus the team will now be flinging the doors open at the Exeter restaurant at 8.30am.

And as the window for socialising seems to...

7 astonishing health benefits of whiskey

Whisky is one of the most popular and most loved alcoholic beverages in the world. It can be found in almost every region, with each area claiming pride in its own special process of distillation. The word “whiskey” or “whisky” (based on the region) is derived from “uisge beatha”, the Gaelic word for “water of life” because it has medicinal uses that really can improve your health! As a matter of fact, throughout its history, whiskey has been used for medicinal purposes. The earliest records of distilled alcohol date back to the 13th century in Italy, where it was used in monasteries for...

Barolo wine

Looking for the perfect Christmas wine? Think Barolo

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2020 - 12:28pm

October is here, the evenings are getting darker and colder, and some of us are already thinking about Christmas. After all, it's been a heck of a year: we need something to look forward to. If you're already building your gift list – or thinking about which wines will go with your turkey – it's hard to go wrong with Barolo.

Barolo is one of Italy's finest wines. So fine, in fact, that it's often nicknamed "the king of wines". It comes from a small area in Piedmont in the north of the country, which is so famous for its wine that UNESCO named it a world heritage site in 2014....

Top 5 Health Reasons to Eat More Vegan Chocolate

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:44pm

The vegan lifestyle is the new trend in most parts of the world-and for apparent reasons. However, making the transition to vegan foodstuffs can be daunting. Most beginners have countless questions about vegan diets, and many go unanswered. If you're a chocolate lover and always craving for more, vegan chocolate is the best solution for you. What's the reason? These yummy bars are associated with numerous gains and are favorite among many.

Check out the health benefits of vegan chocolates:

1. Raw chocolates are nutrient-rich

Vegan chocolates are made of cacao...

Deliveroo

Deliveroo reveals Exeter's top take-aways

Deliveroo, the on-demand food delivery service, is celebrating its fifth birthday in Exeter. New data from Deliveroo reveals Saturday at 7:44pm is the most popular time for Exeter locals to order Deliveroo. Further data has shown locals love American food the most, followed by British and Thai.

Most popular dishes:

  1. The Hub Burger from Hubbox

  2. Bacon Cheeseburger from Five Guys

  3. Belgian Waffle from Noda's Waffles

  4. Cod & Chips from Hook Fish and Chips

  5. The Furlough Burger (Chicken)

  6. ...

Exeter alumni becomes drinks trade entrepreneur

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:19pm

A former University of Exeter master’s student is celebrating after successfully launching their Two Brooks brand into the UK’s emerging Hard Seltzer market, establishing them as one of the youngest drinks brand owners in the country.

Fabio Bruni, aged 28, who attended the University from 2014-2015, has defied the odds and launched his business alongside his sister Francesca (aged 25) during an unprecedented pandemic – a big enough task in normal market conditions.

Two Brooks is a range of alcoholic sparkling waters that’s produced in Britain, made with 100% natural...

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700 year old craft brewery ensures we don't miss out despite coronavirus lockdown

Authored by hollyt
Posted: Wed, 09/09/2020 - 1:53pm

Not too long ago, we were at the cherished beer festival in Essex, spoiled for choice, enjoying each brewery's prized possession. Now, due to the current circumstances surrounding Covid and lockdowns, our favorite local pubs and bars may not be available.. Supermarkets may have a nice selection of lagers, pale ales and the like, they can also be limited as to what craft beverages are available. Now more than ever, having craft beer delivered to our homes seems justified!

We may have become very selective at getting the 'amber nectar' that really suits our palate but just don't know...

2020 Food Drink Devon Awards

Food Drink Devon Launch Alternative Awards Scheme 2020

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 09/08/2020 - 12:46pm

One of the UK’s biggest county competitions celebrating local food and drink has been forced to undergo changes this year for obvious reasons - but in the fertile and highly productive county of Devon, it remains the case that “the show must go on”.

The county’s producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers have now been given the deadline of the end of this month to enter the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards, which this year will be staged online for the first time.

“We have introduced an alternative awards scheme which aims to celebrate the...

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