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New McDonald's opens in Exeter

A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter opened on Wednesday 4th June.

Following significant investment from local Franchisee David Shawyer, the restaurant is open for dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click & Serve and McDelivery. Opening hours will be 6am – 11pm, seven days a week.

The new 104-seater restaurant has created around 132 new full and part-time jobs for the local community and features table service, self-ordering kiosks, a large outside patio area and a Drive Thru with Smart Digital Drive Thru menu boards.

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Budleigh-based Spiller & Tait win recognition from The Great Taste Awards

The team at Devon based Spiller & Tait are celebrating after their Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea received top praise from the Guild of Fine Food with a 3 Star Gold Award in the 2017 Great Taste Awards, the equivalent of the UK’s Food Oscars for 2017 and a 1 Star Gold Award in the 2017 Great Taste Awards for their Signature Blend coffee.

Known mainly as an on-line coffee brand, Spiller & Tait expanded into tea in 2016 after co-founder Simon Spiller tried Matcha Tea for the first time in London. “I’d never heard of Matcha before and saw it on the menu at a swanky café. I...

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Heavenly Devon Food and Drink Festivals - Ten to try in late Summer and Autumn

From late summer into autumn, South Devon is set to celebrate the region’s extraordinary breath of produce and culinary expertise with a host of fantastic food and drink festivals. From mussels, oysters and crab, to epic cider and beer festivals, South Devon has it all. So, if you’re factoring in a foodie foray between now and the end of October here are ten tasty treats to whet your appetite, courtesy of Visit South Devon. Yum!

1. Rails & Ales Festival, 25th-28th August, South Devon Railway

There can be few more picturesque ale and cider festivals than the South Devon...

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Family fun at the River Cottage Summer Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/14/2017 - 4:59pm

Fun galore awaits children and adults alike as the River Cottage Summer Festival draws near. Taking place across the August bank holiday weekend (26th – 27th August) the Festival offers visitors a packed schedule of family friendly activities and foodie delights. The whole family can enjoy top music acts and great children’s entertainment, all in a beautiful East Devon setting. Children under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult making the Summer Festival a fantastic, affordable day out for the whole family and a perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season.

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How to host the perfect dinner party

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2017 - 3:12pm

Dinner parties are the type of occasion that TV programmes and documentaries love because of their propensity to go horribly wrong. Whether it's fiction or factual, gathering a group of people together with food and drink has the potential for disaster but entertaining family, friends or business colleagues is actually a lot easier than you might think.

If you plan well and don't try to be too clever, you can throw a dinner party that will have your guests talking approvingly about it for months, if not years into the future.

Follow a few simple rules (and remember, rules...

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Countdown to Powderham Food Festival 2017

With just two months to go until Powderham Food Festival returns for a sixth celebration of local food and drink (Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th October), festival organisers Bob Small and Fiona Gofton are hoping 2017 will be the biggest, best and quite possibly the healthiest food festival they have ever hosted.

Set amid the spectacular grounds of Powderham Castle, home to Lord and Lady Devon, Powderham Food Festival is a magnet for foodies of all ages. So, with nature’s autumnal larder full to brimming with delicious fruits and vegetables, what better time to shine a light on fresh,...

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Second limited edition Elmhirst Gin to Launch

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:28am

After a staggering response to the first limited edition Elmhirst Gin, The Shops at Dartington is thrilled to announce a second limited edition Elmhirst Gin which is due to launch on Sunday 6th August 2017.

Officially launched at Dartington Food Fair in May, the 157 bottles of the first edition Elmhirst Gin have already been sold. There has been such demand from The Shops at Dartington’s customers for more of this popular gin, fired by this being the spirit of the moment, that it became apparent that another batch was required.

Barbara King, Managing Director of The Shops...

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The Japanese food revolution comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/07/2017 - 4:00pm

Whether it’s a quick and tasty sushi treat, or an indulgent bowl of ramen noodles, Japanese food is currently one of the most fashionable cuisines in the world.

Not only is Japanese food packed with fascinating new flavours, but it’s also proven to have plenty of healthy properties . And what’s best is that Exeter is in the midst of a Japanese food revolution with innovative restaurants and fun delivery services all helping us get a taste of this captivating cuisine.

Food outlets like Tyepyedong on Sidwell Street exemplify the way that the relaxed dining experience doesn’t...

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Exeter’s Real Food Company to take over Exeter Library Cafe

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Posted: Fri, 07/07/2017 - 12:06pm

Exeter’s Real Food Company will be taking over the running of the popular cafe at Exeter Library, as they expand their presence within the city. The bustling Exeter Library, which has around 2,000 visitors a day, will become home to the Real Food Cafe from Saturday 8th July, providing Library users and city centre shoppers with the company’s well-known variety of wholesome, fresh and ethically sourced food. To make way for the arrival of Real Food, a new kitchen area has been installed within the Library cafe to allow for a fresh food preparation area. The cafe will also provide catering...

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Burts Chips is shaking up the savoury cocktail scene

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Posted: Thu, 06/22/2017 - 8:05am

Crisps and a pint is a tried and tested snacking occasion in the UK, but Burts Chips is encouraging Brits to think outside the crisp packet and enhance their snacking with the latest trend: savoury crisp cocktails.

Fancy a bacon Manhattan? How about a vintage cheddar and spring onion Martini?

The artisan hand-cooked crisp company which is based in Plymouth has created six ‘Burtender’ crisp cocktail recipes available on its website and across social media for fans to try out.

You’ll never look at a humble packet of crisps in the same way again!

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