Food & Drink

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...

Best British Takeaway in the South West: Ten restaurants go head-to-head

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/16/2016 - 8:05pm

Ten restaurants are in the running to be crowned the Best Takeaway in the South West at the 2016 British Takeaway Awards (BTAs).

The BTAs - which are run in association with Just Eat, the world’s leading marketplace for online food delivery - are about celebrating the diverse range of cuisines and rewarding the amazing contribution a nation of takeaway owners make to both their local communities and the UK economy.

Over the last month thousands of food fans in the South West have been voting online and via post for their favourite takeaway. In no particular order, the ten...

Cream of the crop announced at Food & Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s food and drink scene has never been more vibrant and at Monday night’s annual Food & Drink Devon Awards the pinnacle of the county’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers were celebrated. The ceremony, which took place on Monday 10th October at Deer Park Country House Hotel, was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2's Nigel Barden.

This year’s highly prestigious ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant’ was awarded to Torquay’s Old Vienna, with judges noting them as a shining example for sourcing locally and praising...

Exploding Pig

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 10/11/2016 - 10:47am

On October 14 Rusty Pig is taking over Exeter’s Exploding Bakery for one night only, with a special pop up feasting house.

‘Ethical chef’ Robin Rea is taking his food wagon complete with mobile wood fired oven to the bakery and café located right beside Exeter Central Station, where he’ll be serving up the Rusty Pig’s unique take on funky flat bread pizza.

The idea arose after Robin met Exploding Bakery owners Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh at the Magdalen Road Christmas Fair last year, where he was selling his mobile fare. The pair came to eat at Rusty Pig restaurant in...

Powderham Food Festival's most successful year yet

The fifth Powderham Food Festival has been the most successful yet with over 6000 visitors attending the two-day event in the grounds of Powderham Castle, during the first weekend of October.

Online ticket sales for the festival were four times higher than the previous year, showing that more people were planning ahead and booking in advance of the event.

The festival also featured a record number of exhibitors, with over 150 in attendance. This was a mix of local food and drink producers offering all kinds of tasty delights to sample and buy, but also a range of unique...

Quicke’s announced SW Producer of the Year

Devon cheesemakers, Quicke’s, are making space in their trophy cabinet to accommodate their latest addition, after collecting Carol Trewin South West Producer of the Year, at the annual Taste of the West Awards.

Mary Quicke was one of 400 guests in attendance at the ceremony, on Tuesday 4th October. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of Exeter Cathedral, food and drink producers, distributors, restaurant, cafe, pub and hotel owners and speciality retailers enjoyed a four course lunch featuring many of the regions Taste of the West award-winning products. BBC presenter...

New Bank Holiday dates for Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink

Dates for Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2017 have been announced which sees the event move to the Early May Bank Holiday.

The award winning food and drink festival, which celebrates the very best produce of the south west will run from Saturday 29th April 2017 to Monday 1st May, running for all three days of the bank holiday.

An established favourite for all foodies, the festival attracts an international audience with visitors attending from far and wide to buy delicious goodies, watch top chefs in the live Festival Cookery Theatre and get involved in...

Comptoir Libanais opens in Exeter

Lebanese restaurant Comptoir Libanais has opened in Exeter's new Queen St Dining quarter.

To celebrate the arrival in the city, the restaurant is offering 50% off all food when dining from 4pm to 11.30pm, from today (Tuesday 4th October) until Friday 7th October.

As the first Comptoir Libanais in the city, this celebrated Lebanese restaurant brings healthy, fresh and affordable Middle-Eastern food to the South West of England in a vibrant and exciting venue right in the heart of the city centre. Open from 8am to 11.30pm from Monday to Saturday (and until 10.30pm on Sunday...

New Gidleigh chef wins two Michelin stars

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/03/2016 - 2:41pm

Andrew Brownsword Hotels is celebrating following the announcement that Michael Wignall and Gidleigh Park have been awarded two Michelin stars following the release of the Michelin Guide 2017. Having only started at Gidleigh Park in January this year, this is the first year that Michelin has evaluated Michael Wignall’s Gidleigh Park menus, and with great success. Announced today during a star studded event held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology at Savoy Place, London, the ceremony was the first time the awards had been announced at a live event since The Michelin Guide Great...

The Stable to open at Queen St Dining

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:37am

The Stable restaurant is set to be next to open in Exeter’s Queen St. Dining and has marked the occasion by putting two vintage caravans on the roof.

The Southern restaurant, opening Thursday 29th September, will be the fourth to open in Exeter’s new dining destination, following the successful unveiling of Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and Absurd Bird.

The Exeter restaurant will be the 16th branch of this Southern-based pizza, pie and cider chain. With locations in neighbouring cities, Bristol and Plymouth, it is sure to be a popular choice with Exeter diners....

The Terrace announces Exeter opening date

The Terrace, Queen Street Dining’s flagship and most eagerly anticipated venue, has announced it will be opening its doors for the first time on Friday 30 September from midday. The two-story multi-million-pound development promises to bring a heady blend of great food and drink, live music and DJ’s. Set across two floors including the rooftop terrace, its owners hope it will fast become the go-to venue for those seeking a sophisticated place to dine, drink or enjoy a night out. The rooftop features cathedral views and a stylish design. Customers can expect an adventurous menu with...

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