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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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Tickets for the greenest Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink yet go on sale

The foodie heaven celebration that is the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink returns this May 8th - 10th and after a newly forged partnership with the Exeter Chiefs, discounted early bird tickets are on sale now.

This year promises to be the greenest festival yet, with the banning of single-use plastic, an increase in plant-based exhibitors and a competition to find the greenest exhibitor on-site being run by Coastal Recycling.

The festival kicks off for all VIP guests & press on Thursday 7th May, with the gates opening for general ticket holders on Friday...

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A Hidden Slice of Greece!

Opa Restaurant in South Street is just an amazing venue.

Having lived in Naxos in the Cyclades in the past I wanted to have my 65th birthday party somewhere that reminded me of beautiful Greece.

This is the place!

The evening was absolutely amazing and the 25 family and friends who were with me thoroughly loved it and plan to go back.

The Meze for £20 per person was such amazing value for money as there was just so much food nobody could finish it (they happily give you a box to take some home).

The vast array of starters were so tasty and then the...

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Join the UK’s favourite wine personalities at the Wine Tasting of the Year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:41pm

Wine-lovers of Exeter unite! On Saturday 20th June the Great Hall of Exeter University will be transformed into a wine wonderland - the highlight of every wine-lover’s calendar. The Three Wine Men South West Wine Festival with a Splash of Spirits (plus other delicious West Country drinks) in partnership with South West Wine School will be hosted by the legendary Oz Clarke OBE, the Sunday Telegraph’s drinks’ expert Susy Atkins and, the new face to watch on the wine scene, Tom Surgey.

This tasting extravaganza is being brought to the West Country for the very first time. It will...

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Custom wine boxes: suitable for every occasion

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 02/25/2020 - 10:51am

There are several occasions for which, over the last few years, customized wine boxes have been depopulated. In reality this fashion has taken hold in our country and also abroad for some years. But why? And above all for which occasions are they more suitable?

In this case, rather than talking about Galateo, we must consider the level of the occasion. In particular, the purchase of customized wine boxes requires a different investment compared to the purchase of classic bottles of common boxed wine. For this reason the level of the party or occasion is decisive in the choice of...

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Dirty Martini Marketing win Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink contract

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:34pm

Months of planning came to fruition for Exeter based creative marketing agency, Dirty Martini, after being handed the exciting baton that is the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink. In just a few short years, the once ‘one-man-band’ marketing agency has blossomed into a strong team of professionals, working hard to shout about the bustling business and event scenes that Exeter boasts. The pairing of the Festival and Dirty Martini may seem like a natural fit to many. After years of working with local hospitality hotspots, Dirty Martini has branched out into representing a range...

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7 Foods That Taste Better During Spring

Spring is almost here. As the earth renews itself during the season of regrowth, mother nature blesses us with abundant gifts in the form of colorful flowers and delicious fruits and vegetables. This gives us the perfect opportunity to revive our bodies by leaving behind the rich and heavy winter foods, and embracing all things light and fresh.

To help you get ready for the season of renewal, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite foods that taste better during spring.

1- Asparagus

Rick in vitamins K and B, copper, selenium, and many other essential nutrients,...

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Double award win for Salcombe Gin

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 02/15/2020 - 10:47am

South Devon based Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) is celebrating two impressive award wins in less than a week. In the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' category at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, the Salcombe Gin School was awarded the highest accolade of 'Gold'. The celebrations continued at the Food Reader Awards on Monday when SDCo. was presented with the 'Best Drink' award.

Commenting on the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, Howard Davies, co-founder of SDCo. says: "We're incredibly proud of this award, it's a fantastic honour for the Salcombe Gin School....

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The best Asian restaurants in Shoreditch

When it comes to Asian food, Shoreditch has no shortage of options. Whether you’re after some aromatic Indian curries or the sour, saltiness of Filipino food, this London district has you covered This list takes you on a culinary journey to all corners of Asia without having to leave Shoreditch.

Here is a breakdown of five Asian cuisine options that are guaranteed to satisfy while you’re in London.

Filipino

RAPSA - 100-102 Hoxton St.

For the best Filipino cuisine not only in Shoreditch but in all of London, you’ve got to try RAPSA. The menu features creative takes...

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Rockfish gets planning go ahead for Drill Hall restaurant conversion in Sidmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/08/2020 - 6:24pm

Rockfish’s planning application for the redundant Drill Hall building on Sidmouth seafront was approved by the Local Planning Authority’s Development Management Committee (DMC) at a meeting on Tuesday 4 February 2020.

The legal agreement for the sale of the property to Rockfish, which was conditional upon Rockfish securing planning permission, can now be concluded and Rockfish will now take on the building from the council

As landowner of the former Drill Hall, East Devon District Council has been working closely with Rockfish who are its preferred developer for the site,...

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Top five trending vegan foods

Did you taken on the veganuary challenge? Well, you’ll be pleased to hear that switching to a plant-based diet no longer means missing out on the best comfort food around. Veganism is on the rise, and that means that vegan dishes just keep getting better.

Whilst Veganuary is the perfect opportunity to try vegan foods, it doesn’t have to end now. However, Garcinia Cambogia pure can help with appetite and weight management.

Trying these exciting vegan food dishes will help keep your vegan diet interesting - from scrumptious vegan grilled cheese sandwiches to the juiciest...

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