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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...

Killerton Kitchen restaurant strikes gold

The Killerton Kitchen restaurant has won gold in the prestigious ‘Taste of the West’ awards celebrating fantastic local food and drink in the South West.

The judges were highly impressed with the food and service, putting the restaurant on par with other’s in Devon such as the River Exe Cafe and Two Bridges.

Killerton is the only National Trust property to have a full-service bistro restaurant where diners can enjoy high-quality, home-cooked dishes and afternoon teas. Special evening fine-dining events are held once a month.

Changing seasonal menus include...

Steak, seafood and cocktails at Circa 1924

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:04pm

Circa 1924, a new restaurant located just off Exeter High Street at 6 Northernhay Place, is set to take the city’s culinary scene by storm with its 1920s-inspired steak and seafood house and ‘moonshiner’ speakeasy cocktail bar.

Formerly Harry’s Grill Bar, Circa 1924 is owned by two local lads, Rob Weeks and James Waddington, who searched for months for premises that would allow them to combine their love of food and drink in a building with a vintage twist.

James explains: “After both spending time living away from the area, we couldn't help but notice that our...

Win a luxury Devon Hamper at Mid Devon Show

Exeter and Crediton based law firm Veitch Penny, is giving this year’s Mid Devon Show visitors the opportunity to win a luxury Devon hamper.

The Veitch Penny team will be one of the many local businesses exhibiting at the Mid Devon Show on Saturday 25th July. At the event they’ll be running a free prize draw with the chance to win an Artisan Feast luxury hamper from Purely Devon Hampers.

Entry is simple – just visit the Veitch Penny stand and fill in one of the entry forms. The winning name will be drawn the same day at 5pm.

This is the second year that Veitch Penny...

Old Malt Scoop Inn opens to acclaim

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Sun, 07/19/2015 - 8:10am

The people of Lapford turned up in their hundreds to welcome the new landlords of the Old Malt Scoop Inn when it re-opened for business.

The freehold of the historic pub has been acquired from Punch Taverns by Linda and Trevor Voaden and they have set about a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment.

In just two weeks the couple have stripped the pub and created a very comfortable and contemporary environment while retaining many of the original features that remind you that the building is an historic Grade II listed property.

The ‘Scoop’ now boasts...

Kids eat free at Cafe Rouge

Authored by jacobseal
Posted: Fri, 07/17/2015 - 6:40am

Keeping kids happy in the school holidays can be a struggle, but Café Rouge is just about to make things a whole lot easier for mums and dads with the launch of its fresh new children’s menu on 21 July.

Summer kicks off with an offer for children to eat free between 22 July and 31 July* (T&C’s apply), and after 31 July Café Rouge is launching three courses and a drink for just £6.95. Using only the finest ingredients served in a stylish and relaxed environment, Café Rouge’s carefully designed menu has been created to tickle even the pickiest youngsters’ taste buds.

To...

Boom! Devon pies get a twist with a kick

Two of Devon’s most celebrated, artisan food producers have joined forces to create a new range of fiery gourmet pies. Available in the delicious flavours Tikka Tarka and Lady Naga, these novel pies are bursting with carefully blended spices guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. A contemporary take on two traditional favourites, Okehampton’s Okemoor along with curry specialists, Boom Kitchen have created the perfect marriage between two of the nation’s most popular dishes. Not only are these pies delicious, they have just been awarded the highly commended Taste of the West Gold and Silver awards.

Parents call for revamp of kids menus

New research from restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk, reveals that the majority of British parents (78 per cent) believe there are a lack of food options offered to their children at restaurants, with the same unhealthy options like chicken nuggets and pizza continuing to appear on most children’s menus.

According to the findings, 59 per cent of British parents said they thought the food offered to kids in restaurants is unhealthy, dull and needs to be re-imagined.

Instead, 69 per cent felt restaurants put all of their focus into creating enticing adult menus...

Nourish Festival makes a triumphant return to Bovey Tracey

Nourish festival of food, craft and music, Bovey Tracey Music: Fri Sat 5 September Food & Craft: Sat 5 Sept

Following the commercial and critical success of the first Nourish Festival last year, Bovey Tracey will once again host some of the region’s top food producers and craft makers, alongside a programme of nationally and internationally renowned musicians.

The Nourish Food Fair will fill Bovey's high street with some of the best producers from the South West on Sat 5 September. As well as the regular Bovey Farmer’s Market, the length of the High Street will be...

Concern for dairy farmers grows

The law firm behind the campaign to protect West Country milk producers – Support South West Dairy Farmers – is warning that the continuing drop in retail milk prices can only put further pressure on the industry.

Last week, Sainsbury’s announced that it is reducing its prices for one pint and two pints of milk to 45p and 75p respectively. It stressed that this will not mean a reduction in the price paid to farmers, which remains ring-fenced.

This was followed by news that one of the country’s biggest dairy processors, Arla, is cutting the price it pays to farmers by 1.18p...

Torquay’s Bistrot Pierre does Bastille

Tuesday 14 July will see Torquay's Bistrot Pierre celebrating La Prise de la Bastille, the French national day.

In recognition of this historic date in the French calendar the bistrot staff will be dressing up in French inspired outfits and cooking up a vibrant party atmosphere - as well as its usual mouth-watering French dishes.

General Manager Beau Clarke says the evening promises to be one of the highlights of the summer: “La Fête de la Bastille is a national celebration in France. It’s a great opportunity for us to celebrate French culture and passion for good food.”...

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