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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...

June is Devon Restaurant Month

Throughout the month of June, hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés across Devon join forces to offer diners one-off deals, special seasonal menus, chef demos and exclusive events as part of Devon Restaurant Month. Now in its fourth year, Devon Restaurant Month aims to put the county more firmly on the map for food tourism in the South West and beyond.

Michael Smith, chairman of Food & Drink Devon, is proud to be associated with the campaign: “Devon Restaurant Month provides Devon’s outstanding restaurants with an opportunity to showcase their products to a foodie market keen on...

Devon blueberry chutney handpicked by M&S

The imaginative Blueberry Brothers have launched a new spicy, handmade Blueberry Chutney, one of only 25 products selected by Marks & Spencer for their unique range of branded artisan products. These are now available to purchase in 350 stores, foodies nationwide will be able to savour the subtle blueberry flavour of this luxurious, rich purple chutney.

Exeter's first pop-up wine bar opens

Thanks to Exeter City Council's "pop up" scheme the city now has it's first pop-up wine bar at 87 South Street.

Project Vino ( www.projectvino.uk ) aims to bring as wide a selection of wines from across the globe to enjoy over the next few months.

Previous 87 South Street pop up Sancho's Room is now in permanent premises in nearby Fore Street, showing how the concept of trial running businesses for even a short while can help make to leap to a more permanent fixture on the Exeter street scene.

Open from 12 noon through to 22.30 everyday of...

Jessica makes Le Cordon Bleu semi finals

Out of nearly 100 applications, Jessica Abigail from Exeter has been selected to attend the semi finals to fight for her place at Le Cordon Bleu London as scholarship winner. The UK’s leading culinary school has only one place for a winning candidate to study for a Diplôme de Cuisine, followed by a three month Diploma in Culinary Management. Jessica said:: “I am shocked and very happy, I feel so grateful and honoured that Le Cordon Bleu London chose me to go to the semi-final. I know that this is the start of my culinary journey.” The prize is worth in excess of £35,000 and includes...

Stand to attention at Fresha

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 04/03/2015 - 9:09am

The Fresha kitchens are being run with military precision with the arrival of new catering manager Neil Lyons.

Neil joins the Fresha team after 23 years in military catering, which saw Warrant Officer Class 1 Lyons cooking for members of the Royal Family including the Queen, the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and Princess Diana before moving on to become a Catering and Management Instructor at the Army School of Catering.

“During my time in the military I travelled around the world and found myself cooking for the Royals when they paid visits to various army barracks in...

Poltimore Transforming Lives project

A project for people in recovery to help restore an historical and cultural house near Exeter has just been given a funding boost from Public Health England, signalling a major step forward in its aim to transform both the house and the lives of vulnerable people in and around the city.

The £45,000 funding will enable the expansion of pilot work at Poltimore House which is already delivering tangible benefits to people in recovery from substance misuse or mental health issues.

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for public...

Guide showcases best dining in the SW

"After last year’s good summer, and the easing up of the recession, we’re heading into an exciting new era of top quality dining in the South West," says two Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines of Gidleigh Park, and chairman of the Trencherman’s Guide’s editorial board.

"With consumers increasingly viewing the South West as an exceptional food destination, we chefs are feeling buoyant and confident in developing the dining scene further. And nothing showcases what’s going on in the South West dining scene as successfully as The Trencherman’s Guide."

For 23 years The...

Clive's award-winning Gluten free pies

Buckfast Organic Bakery, makers of Clive's Pies has been selected as a Winner in the World Food Innovation Awards 2015 in the Best Free From Product category with their delicious Clive's Gluten Free Pies.

Clive’s has been making gluten free pies for customers across the UK for many years, and now the Devon bakery has been catapaulted into the spotlight by winning the Best Free From Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2015.

Sally Carson, Clive’s Managing Director said “The team were thrilled to be finalists and whilst exhibiting at the International Food and Drink...

Pop-up Pub returns to Exeter Street Food

Fans of an alfresco spring pint will be delighted to hear that Exe Valley Brewery and Exeter Street Food are bringing back their much loved Pop-Up-Pub from Easter weekend onwards.

Selling award winning real ales made by Exe Valley Brewery in Silverton, and traditional Devon ciders from Venton’s Cider in Clyst St Lawrence, the Pop-Up-Pub’s uniquely friendly and welcoming atmosphere has made it a popular addition to the Exeter Street Food Market in the Guildhall over the past few summers.

Part of the Pop-Up-Pub’s appeal (other than the opportunity to enjoy an excellent pint...

Local groups take part in Community Energy Feast

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 03/22/2015 - 10:07pm

Regen SW, a centre for sustainable energy expertise based in Exeter, hosted a community energy feast last weekend to celebrate the volunteers and groups working tirelessly to establish community energy projects in the region. These projects are being set up to benefit local communities and generate income to make them more vibrant and sustainable places to live.

The evening’s food was prepared by the Pickle Shack – which is dedicated to using only the freshest, yummiest, local ingredients – and for this meal they sourced food from farms and suppliers using renewable energy. The...

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