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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...

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Turtle Bay Exeter reopens this week

Caribbean restaurant and bar, Turtle Bay, are welcoming guests back to their Exeter restaurant from the 23rd July. Bookings are now open for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks.

With overseas holidays off the agenda for most, the restaurant’s colourful and eclectic interior, beach shack bars, incredible rum cocktails, beautiful soul food and laid back reggae soundtrack provides a tropical escape on your doorstep.

Of course, there have been a few changes made at the restaurants, which have been operationally transformed to become COVID-secure destinations....

Hip Hip Harry's! Foodie haven in Exeter has reopened its doors to the public

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter reopened its doors to the public on Friday 17th July after months of closure due to Covid-19 and has unveiled what future diners can expect when they visit.

The family run gem on Longbrook Street has introduced a number of social distancing measures to ensure an absolute ‘gold’ standard in safety and hygiene for their staff and diners. Their aim is to make you feel safe, comfortable, relaxed, and of course, completely satisfied - see Harry’s as your ‘safe haven’ from the outside world.

Along with the latest temperature scanning technology,...

Re-discovering Italian wines

When you say 'Italian wine' to most people, they'll immediately think of everyday Chianti and Pinot Grigio, delightfully bubbly Prosecco, and super expensive, blockbusting reds like Barolo and Amarone. But as tastes of UK consumers have changed over time, people are more likely to choose different wines for their table. Luckily, Italy has plenty of delightful wines to offer.

These days, we want our white wines to be aromatic with bold, fruit-forward flavours. That’s why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – with its strong aromas of passion fruit – has become a true favourite. As for red...

Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Whether organising picnics by the river, barbeques in the garden or sunset suppers on the beach, Luscombe’s award-winning innovative range of soft drinks and mixers are the perfect accompaniment to any feast or cocktail, not only during the summer months but for 365 days of the year. With the new online shop, www.luscombe.co.uk/shop Luscombe lovers can now enjoy a little taste of Devon all year round. Stock up on all your favourite drinks ready for gathering friends and family for outdoor or indoor eating. For a quintessential summers drink choose Luscombe Wild Elderflower Bubbly . This...

Exeter’s Oddfellows gastropub to reopen with new supper club dining concept

In response to the current social distance guidelines, The Oddfellows, Exeter has launched a new supper club dining concept - ‘Supper Club Lock-Ins’.

The Oddfellows will be offering a six-course foodie taster menu for £35 on Friday and Saturday evenings. There will be a cocktail aperitif menu and wine pairing from local merchants. The evenings for up to 28 will see all tables socially distanced, guest arrivals staggered, all guests seated and full table service. Each delectable course will arrive for every table and be cleared together. Guests will arrive between 7-7.30pm with...

Bill's Exeter set to reopen

Following the successful re-opening of its first six restaurants, Bill’s Restaurant & Bar is delighted to announce it will be opening the doors to additional locations across the UK on Friday, 17 July.

Bursting with British flair, vibrant interiors, beautiful terraces and the freshest of seasonal ingredients, Bill’s will welcome back diners from breakfast through to dinner, and everything in between. Whether guests are looking to enjoy the famous pancakes, the Bill’s burger or delicious cocktails, reservations are open from today.

Locations that will be re-opening on...

2 million strawberries and 700 litres of cream go to waste as Wimledon is cancelled

50% of Brits say strawberries & cream is the first thing they associate with the tennis. An annual tradition for many, new research collated by Fresh Student Living reveals that Wimbledon fans descending upon the championships, snack their way through a mountain-sized 2 million strawberries and 7000 litres of cream in a fortnight - amounting to 190,000 portions in 14 days!

Following the cancellation of most of the UK’s Summer events, this year, the fate of 28,000kg of British strawberries hangs in the balance, with Wimbledon facing almost half a million pounds in lost revenue...

Good Game Wins Five Gold Awards in Taste of the West Awards

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its winners of 2020. With over 700 products to judge across the West Country, Good Game has been awarded five gold awards; Organic Culatello, Organic Lomo, Organic Coppa, Salami and Pepperoni.

Judged by the most astute palates of chefs, restauranteurs, buyers, retailers and food writers, Taste of the West is renowned for being the most respected accreditation for artisan producers, cafés and restaurants. The unmistakable logo is a clear signal for an outstanding product that has met...

Top 8 Famous Tea and Pastry Combos

Kent & Sussex Tea Company provide you access to loose tea leaf and tea bag offers to ensure you enjoy your favorite tea from the comfort of your home. If you want to buy loose tea or tea bags online, call the store to enjoy unbeatable deals on loose leaf tea and tea bag.

1. Camomile tea with vanilla bean ice cream – affogato style

If you are looking for a pastry combo to accompany your drink, consider the vanilla bean ice cream. If you enjoy a vanilla pastry, ensure that you try out the camomile tea that is served with vanilla bean ice cream and you will not regret...

Three Joes acquires The Stable

Three Joes, the sourdough pizza and craft beer restaurant chain, has acquired the fourteen strong ‘The Stable’ pizza chain (turnover £14.6million) from Fullers for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition sees the company expand its geographical spread into the south west, Wales and the Midlands, and includes sites based in in Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bridport, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Falmouth, Newquay, Plymouth, Southampton and Winchester.

Tim Hall, Chief Executive and co-founder of Three Joes said: “We’ve been huge fans of The Stable since we launched Three Joes in...

Food & Drink

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Turtle Bay Exeter reopens this week

Hip Hip Harry's! Foodie haven in Exeter has reopened its doors to the public

Re-discovering Italian wines

Luscombe Drinks launch new online shop

Exeter’s Oddfellows gastropub to reopen with new supper club dining concept

Bill's Exeter set to reopen

2 million strawberries and 700 litres of cream go to waste as Wimledon is cancelled

Good Game Wins Five Gold Awards in Taste of the West Awards

Top 8 Famous Tea and Pastry Combos

Three Joes acquires The Stable

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