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New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Honouring a Local Icon: Dottie’s Restaurant Brings Heart and Heritage to Hotel Indigo Exeter.

Hotel Indigo Exeter is delighted to announce the launch of Dottie’s, a new restaurant inspired by one of Exeter’s most beloved historic figures, Dorothy “Dottie” Holman. Opening its doors to the public on 21st November 2025, Dottie’s invites guests to experience a chef-led journey through local flavours, thoughtful service, and the timeless pleasure of good company.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Dottie’s offers a space where guests can pause, indulge...

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Second limited edition Elmhirst Gin to Launch

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...

The Japanese food revolution comes to Exeter

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...

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

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...

Burts Chips is shaking up the savoury cocktail scene

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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River Cottage Summer Festival promises a packed programme of events

River Cottage has announced dates for its annual Summer Festival, over the August Bank Holiday, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in all of the delights River Cottage has to offer and even camp onsite at the famous farm.

The jam-packed programme of events includes food masterclasses, live music and family-friendly festival fun.

River Cottage founder, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall said: “Our River Cottage Festivals are the highlight of the year for the whole team, probably because it gives us a...

Eat safe this summer!

Teignbridge is backing a new campaign which aims to help people better understand the ‘4Cs’ of food hygiene: Chilling, Cooking, Cleaning and avoiding Cross-Contamination.

Over the summer months, the Food Standards Agency is raising awareness about safe summer food and it gets underway with Food Safety Week starting on Monday 19 June 2017.

New research indicates that people in the South West could be putting themselves and their families at risk of food poisoning through a lack of knowledge about how to treat food, especially in the summer months when people tend to have...

5th Okehampton Food and Music Festival

The 5th Okehampton Food and Music Festival will take place on Saturday 24 June.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2017 Festival will provide even more music, a wide range of foods and special events and a fun evening of music.

A highlight of the day will be recipe demonstrations by award-winning chef, Damian Wawrzyniak. This will take place in The Charter Hall, Market Street.

Okehampton’s streets will be filled with food and drink vendors, street-food stalls and musicians.

Stalls will be open from 9.30am-3pm and musicians will be performing from...

Hat Trick of awards for The Grapevine Brewhouse

Summer brings award success to the shores of Exmouth with the Grapevine Brewhouse, on site brewery Crossed Anchors and resident Ruby Kitchen all winning regional awards.

At the Taste of the West Awards Crossed Anchors won four GOLD product awards for their craft beers. Paddy O’Riordan said “ We are over the moon with these awards, it’s our first year of mainstream production and to win four such important awards is a huge endorsement of our beer, its great news for the brewery and also for Exmouth”

Ruby Kitchen, in residence at the Grapevine, also won a Taste of the West...

Entries open for 2017 SW Chef of the Year

The 2017 prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition is open for applications.

The highly anticipated culinary contest is the only one in the UK with the aim to find the very best regional talent from not one but five categories including professional and young professional chefs, students and apprentices, junior cooks under 16 years and home cooks.

The South West’s culinary reputation has long been lauded, shaped by its bountiful lands and coastline that create outstanding produce and in turn inspire an increasingly long list of home grown Michelin starred chefs...

Dessert options for your next celebration

A celebration is a time to gather and have fun. It’s about being together and acknowledging a special moment.

However, with every party comes a checklist of what needs to get done; one of the major tasks to tackle is the menu. Here are a few dessert options for your next celebration that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.

Cupcake Tower

Cupcakes are a cute alternative to one large cake. They come in all different flavors, and this includes having various frosting choices. Plus, they’re individually wrapped so everyone can just grab one whenever they’re ready and take...

Food & Drink

New Dottie's Restaurant Opens in Hotel Indigo, Exeter

Second limited edition Elmhirst Gin to Launch

The Japanese food revolution comes to Exeter

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

Burts Chips is shaking up the savoury cocktail scene

River Cottage Summer Festival promises a packed programme of events

Eat safe this summer!

5th Okehampton Food and Music Festival

Hat Trick of awards for The Grapevine Brewhouse

Entries open for 2017 SW Chef of the Year

Dessert options for your next celebration

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