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A Taste of Zen: Suki Cafe Elevates Exeter’s Food Scene with New Matcha Soft Serve Menu

Exeter is fast becoming a true foodie lover’s destination. With its diverse range of cuisines and innovative independent restaurants, the city offers residents and visitors alike a genuine taste of the good life. Now, there is a vibrant new reason to explore the city’s historic heart: Suki Cafe has officially launched its highly anticipated matcha soft serve menu.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the High Street, just a five-minute stroll from Exeter Cathedral, on Waterbeer St, Suki Cafe is a quiet, unassuming gem. For over a year, it has delighted locals with a unique...

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Food Drink Devon Awards shortlist announced

After months of blind tasting, deliberation and judging, the shortlist of finalists for the 2018 Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club on Monday 8th October hosted by food and drink broadcaster, Nigel Barden.

Entries from across the county included 250 products, 63 producers, 75 hospitality and 28 retail establishments judged by experts from the industry.

Barbara King, chair of Food Drink Devon since 2016, is thrilled with the quality of food and drink brought to the...

It's hip, hip, POH ray for Exeter's newest restaurant!

As this is a restaurant review you would be forgiven for thinking that I would start with the food.

That, of course, makes perfect sense but what is put on your plate does not a meal-eth make.

The ambience, the décor, the music can all make or break a dining experience, but one of the biggest influences for me is the staff.

And that is a big concern for a lot of restaurant owners in Exeter… because there just isn’t enough talent to go around.

Having knowledge of just how difficult recruitment currently is made our visit to the city’s newest eaterie, Poh,...

Exeter Chiefs kick off the season with launch of Special Edition Salcombe Gin

Saturday 1st September is a big day for the Exeter Chiefs, as the team take on Leicester at Sandy Park in the first game of the Gallagher Premiership season. For fans and spectators, there’s an extra reason to celebrate, as the 1st sees the launch of the new Exeter Chiefs Special Edition Gin in association with Salcombe Gin.

The new Exeter Chiefs Gin is in honour of the team, which has been on a seven-year winning streak and will compete this season for the European Rugby Champions Cup. This Special Edition Gin is Salcombe Gin’s multi-award winning ‘Start Point’, presented in an...

Lympstone Manor to host celebratory Protégé Dinner

On 19 September 2018, Lympstone Manor will be hosting its inaugural Protégé Dinner event to celebrate the talented chefs who have trained under celebrated British chef Michael Caines during their formative years.

Each of the eight hand-selected protégés will be joining Michael from across the UK and Ireland to create a collaborative eight-course tasting menu in his Michelin-starred kitchen.

All of these chefs now hold the accolade of running their own kitchens at properties including the Grove of Narberth, Ballyfin Demesne and Kentisbury Grange.

The collaborative...

Devon Fire & Spice Festival turns up the heat at Powderham

Last weekend, the beautiful deer park of Powderham Castle saw traders and visitors revelling in the Chilli and BBQ festival fun. Overlooked by the Castle, the grounds were filled with the bright colours of the festival flags and gazebos, and many visitors took to wearing colourful sombreros to keep off the sun.

Caterers provided a great variety of food, from Moroccan to pizza, and traders from near and far brought their chilli sauces, marinades, hot smokers, cheeses, ceramics, brownies, chilli plants and more, which saw the public leaving with bursting bags of goodies.

The...

Six More National Awards for Exeter's Good Game

Good Game in Devon have won six national awards for their organic and non-organic charcuterie at the first British Charcuterie Awards, hosted by BBC Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace.

Competing against an impressive 400 other charcuterie entries created by 100 producers from across the UK, Good Game won four silver and two bronze awards for their range of cured meats, sausages and game.

These entries were judged blind by 20 leading food, retail and hospitality experts including head judge John Gower, who founded New York’s Charcuterie Masters, as well as Great British...

Barbecue and Chilli Festival comes to Devon

The Devon Fire and Spice Festival comes to Powderham Castle on 18th & 19th August for a celebration of barbecuing, chillies and spice. This fiery weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, set between the castle ramparts and the Exe estuary, and this themed food festival will focus on hot sauces, spice rubs and mixes, chilli plants, barbecues, smokers and barbecue sauces, with plenty for the non-chilli lover too.

For those with a competitive nature, the organisers are encouraging entries into the barbecue competition on the Saturday, where teams compete...

Silver success for Rusty Pig

Ottery St Mary’s Rusty Pig brought home two silver medals in the British Charcuterie Awards.

The Yonder Street restaurant and charcuterie producer entered Hog’s Pudding and Pancetta featuring locally produced, ethically farmed pork.

The judges included Bake Off’s Prue Leith and food writer Henrietta Green with Head Judge John Gower of Quiet Waters Farm.

Rusty Pig owner, Robin Rea said: “We’re pleased to receive recognition for the quality of our charcuterie at such a prestigious event.

“Our range of charcuterie has proved popular in the South West, and to be...

Discover adventure hotspots in the South West with Burts Chips

This summer, Devon snack brand Burts Chips is on a mission to help tourists and residents of the South West discover adventures and activities around the area – and is giving shoppers the chance to win prizes too! As a well-known local South West brand, Burts wants to help add some adventure to the summer season by creating inspiring snackable experiences with ideas including everything from exploring hidden beaches to visiting National Trust and English Heritage sites. Between 16th July – 9th September, by simply visiting the Burts website you can find all sorts hand-picked South West...

Details of the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail revealed at exclusive pre-launch event

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses have come together to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Food and drink producers, retailers and restaurateurs gathered at an exclusive event at Exeter Cookery School to find out more about the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail. Created by Visit Exeter, the trail aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

The pre-launch event saw an...

Food & Drink

A Taste of Zen: Suki Cafe Elevates Exeter’s Food Scene with New Matcha Soft Serve Menu

Food Drink Devon Awards shortlist announced

It's hip, hip, POH ray for Exeter's newest restaurant!

Exeter Chiefs kick off the season with launch of Special Edition Salcombe Gin

Lympstone Manor to host celebratory Protégé Dinner

Devon Fire & Spice Festival turns up the heat at Powderham

Six More National Awards for Exeter's Good Game

Barbecue and Chilli Festival comes to Devon

Silver success for Rusty Pig

Discover adventure hotspots in the South West with Burts Chips

Details of the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail revealed at exclusive pre-launch event

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