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Crave to open second restaurant in Bristol this Spring

Crave, a well-loved independent restaurant from Exeter, is set to open its second restaurant in Bristol this spring, marking the next chapter for the growing brand.

Founded by Sameer Shetty, Crave opened on Exeter’s Quayside in summer 2024 and quickly built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, all-day menus and focus on flavoursome food enjoyed without fuss. Following the success of the first restaurant, the team is now preparing to launch Crave @ 52 in one of Bristol’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

“Bristol has been on my radar for a while,” said Sameer. “It’s...

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Chunk of Devon celebrates awards success

Chunk of Devon is celebrating after maintaining their crown as the UK’s tastiest pasty and pie supplier by scooping a further 10 awards from foodies at the Taste of the West Awards bringing their award tally to 88.

The company, with a dedicated local team of 40 and is based in Ottery St Mary, has won more awards across its range of pies, pasties, pork pies and sausage rolls than any other similar operation in the country. Chunk have always insisted on using real food, ingredients sourced locally, packed with British free range and high welfare meats, fabulous buttery pastry and all...

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Cracking weekend at The Shops at Dartington Food fair

This wonderfully sunny weekend (29th – 30th May) saw The Shops at Dartington’s annual Food Fair back for its sixth year, and what a brilliant bank holiday weekend it was. Attracting a record breaking crowd, over 7,000 visitors flocked to the popular shopping destination near Totnes. Throughout the two days visitors were treated to the county’s fabulous food and drink producers and the opportunity to watch mouth-wateringly good workshops from Devon’s food and drink stars.

Commenting on the success of the Food Fair, managing director of The Shops at Dartington, Barbara King, said: “...

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Devon Restaurant Month celebrates 5th anniversray

It’s that time of year again when Devon restaurateurs come together to celebrate the amazing quality of the county’s food and drink with Devon Restaurant Month throughout the month of June. With special seasonal menus, offers to diners, chef demonstrations and exclusive events, Devon Restaurant Month aims to put the county more firmly on the map for food tourism in the South West and beyond.

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Well Known Cchefs and Drinks Expert Headline The Shops at Dartington’s Food Fair Workshops

  1. Highly recognisable from her appearances on BBC1’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, wine expert Susy Atkins will be headlining the exciting line up of The Shops at Dartington’s interactive workshops and demonstrations at their free Food Fair on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May. Susy will be hosting a lively session showcasing the county’s finest producers and sharing her knowledge on the region’s best drinks including wines, ciders, ales and soft drinks. Make sure you pay a visit to ‘Devon Drinks’ between 12 noon and 1.00pm on the Sunday in the aptly named onsite drinks shop, ‘Devon Drinks’.
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Why food hampers are the perfect gift

Looking for the perfect gift can be a real challenge at times. If you know the person really well, or they have told you exactly what they want, it isn’t so bad, but if you are buying for a relative or acquaintance, you may not have a clue what to buy.

Food hampers are a great gift for many reasons. Everyone loves good food and drink, so a hamper filled with delicious treats will always be welcome, particularly at Christmastime. Hampers from British Fine Foods are a good place to start, as you can create your own food hamper and fill it with goodies you know the recipient will love...

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Urban Burger Celebrates the 'Big Chiefs Weekend'

Join Urban Burger in celebrating one of the most exciting weekends in recent Exeter history.

To celebrate Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Exeter and the Exeter Chiefs battling it out in the Aviva final in Twickenham, we are launching a little competition.

The best social post we get tagged in on the 28th or 29th May to do with the Big Weekend, the rugby final, or popping in for an urban burger, will win dinner for two at Urban Burger followed by cocktails at Urban Underground.

Just check in or tag us on Facebook , tweet us @UrbanBurgerExe or via Instagram @...

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Spreading a Little Sunshine in Exeter

Choccie Bar is calling upon all chocolate lovers to nominate the person they would most like to receive a scrummy box of Choccie Bar Sunshine this weekend.

To celebrate the pending launch of the new Choccie Bar Connoisseurs Club, Exeter's independent Chocolatiers, Choccie Bar of Gandy Street are spreading the love with a box of Chocolate Sunshine for one very special person.

The chocolatiers are appealing for nominations of your dearest unsung heros - anyone that you feel would be lifted and warmed by an outrageous gift of Choccie Bar produce. This is to become a monthly...

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A Feast of Fire at Manna from Devon Cooking School

As the summer approaches, there is no better way to enjoy your food than having it cooked with flames, and Manna from Devon Cooking School’s pop-up Fire Feasts in their newly refurbished outdoor cooking space is a perfect way to get you fired up for summer.

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Salcombe Dairy launches new Retro Raspberry Ripple ice cream

A Great British favourite and a flavour reminiscent of childhood memories on sunny summer holidays at the seaside, Salcombe Dairy has just launched a new retro Raspberry Ripple flavour to their range for 2016. Just launched, Salcombe Dairy’s Raspberry Ripple is made using fresh milk, which arrives to the Salcombe Dairy parlour daily from a local farm and double cream from the creamery. Salcombe Dairy delicately combines juicy raspberry puree with Devonshire Cream ice cream to create the luxuriously creamy yet tangy Raspberry Ripple. Both gluten and egg free, this mouth-wateringly good...

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Hanlons Brewery celebrates double award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:29am

The team at Hanlons Brewery had reason to celebrate twice in April having collected two awards at this year’s Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival.

The Festival, organised by SIBA, and now in its 24th Year, showcases the best beers from all over the West Country and beyond. Hanlons’ Port Stout won a Bronze Award whilst newly bottled Stormstay won a Gold.

Having recently been finalists in both the Exeter Living and Express and Echo business awards the team are rightly proud of their performance.

The Gold award means that Stormstay will be automatically entered into this...

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